VinFast LUX SA2.0

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VinFast LUX SA2.0
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Overview
Manufacturer VinFast
Production2019–2022
AssemblyVietnam: Haiphong (VinFast Trading and Production LLC)
Designer Pininfarina
Body and chassis
Class Mid-size luxury crossover SUV
Body style 5-door SUV
Layout
Related BMW X5 (F15)
Powertrain
Engine
Power output170 kW (228 hp; 231 PS)
Transmission 8-speed ZF 8HP automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,933 mm (115.5 in)
Length4,940 mm (194.5 in)
Width1,960 mm (77.2 in)
Height1,773 mm (69.8 in)

The VinFast LUX SA2.0 is a 5+2-seater mid-size luxury crossover SUV produced by Vietnamese automaker VinFast between 2019 and 2022. The vehicle was built on a BMW X5 (F15) platform restyled by Pininfarina. It was revealed at the 2018 Paris Motor Show alongside the VinFast LUX A2.0 sedan.

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Overview

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VinFast LUX SA2.0 side

The VinFast LUX SA2.0 is designed by Italian design company Pininfarina and is based on the F15-generation BMW X5. [1]

The VinFast LUX SA2.0 was revealed at the 2018 Paris Motor Show alongside the VinFast LUX A2.0 sedan. [2] It started in pilot production March 2019 with full production beginning in September 2019 at VinFast's Haiphong factory. [3] The LUX SA2.0 was priced at VND1.415 billion (US$61,552) before the price change to VND2 billion ($86,956). [4] [5]

Engine

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Fuel consumption label

The LUX SA2.0 is powered by a 2.0 L BMW N20B20 turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine that is mated to an 8-speed ZF 8HP automatic transmission.

Safety

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VinFast LUX SA2.0 rear
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VinFast LUX SA2.0 interior

The LUX SA2.0 received a five-star rating from the ASEAN NCAP from a crash test in September 2019. [6]

ASEAN NCAP 2019 VINFAST LUX SA2.0: [7]
Vehicle categorySUV
Number of airbags6
ScoreRating
Overall84.46/100.00Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svg
Adult Occupant Protection33.45/36.00Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svg
Frontal Impact13.45/16.00
Side Impact16.00/16.00
Head Protection Technology4.00/4.00
Child Occupant Protection44.56/49.00Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svg
Frontal Impact16.00/16.00
Side Impact8.00/8.00
Safety Assist11.00/18.00Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svg
Effective Braking & Avoidance8.00/8.00
Seatbelt Reminders3.00/6.00
Blind Spot Technology-
Advanced SATs-

VinFast President

The VinFast President is the finalized production variant of the LUX V8 concept [8] and a limited edition variant of the LUX SA2.0 produced since September 7, 2020. It is powered by a 6.2-litre V8, generating 455 hp (339 kW; 461 PS) and 624 N⋅m (460 lb⋅ft; 64 kg⋅m) of torque. The engine model has not been disclosed officially, however is it generally believed to be a GM LS V8. [9] [10] Some have suggested that it has been sourced from FCA, possibly a Chrysler 6.2 Hemi block without supercharger. [11] [12]

It is reported that around 500 President units will be produced with a retail price of $164,000. [13] [14]

Sales

YearVietnam [15]
20205.456 [16]
2021

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