Engineering:VinFast LUX SA2.0

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Short description: Mid-size luxury crossover SUV

VinFast LUX SA2.0
File:VinFast LUX SA2.0 - Mondial de l'Automobile de Paris 2018 - 003 (cropped).jpg
Overview
ManufacturerVinFast
Production2019–2022
AssemblyVietnam: Haiphong (VinFast Trading and Production LLC)
DesignerPininfarina
Body and chassis
ClassMid-size luxury crossover SUV
Body style5-door SUV
Layout
RelatedBMW X5 (F15)
Powertrain
Engine
  • Petrol:
  • 2.0 L BMW N20B20 turbo I4
  • 6.2 L GM LT1 V8 (President)
Power output170 kW (228 hp; 231 PS)
Transmission8-speed ZF 8HP automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,933 mm (115.5 in)
Length4,940 mm (194.5 in)
Width1,960 mm (77.2 in)
Height1,773 mm (69.8 in)
Chronology
SuccessorVinFast VF 8

The VinFast LUX SA2.0 was 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.

Overview

File:Newone-Black VinFast SA2.4.jpg
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

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

VinFast LUX SA2.0 rear
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 category SUV
Number of airbags 6
Score Rating
Overall 84.46/100.00 StarStarStarStarStar
Adult Occupant Protection 33.45/36.00 StarStarStarStarStar
Frontal Impact 13.45/16.00
Side Impact 16.00/16.00
Head Protection Technology 4.00/4.00
Child Occupant Protection 44.56/49.00 StarStarStarStarStar
Frontal Impact 16.00/16.00
Side Impact 8.00/8.00
Safety Assist 11.00/18.00 StarStarStarStarStar
Effective Braking & Avoidance 8.00/8.00
Seatbelt Reminders 3.00/6.00
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

Year Vietnam[15]
2020 5.456 [16]
2021

References

  1. VINFAST KÝ HỢP ĐỒNG SẢN XUẤT XE MẪU VỚI NHÀ THIẾT KẾ Ý, HỢP TÁC CÙNG BMW VG 19-01-2018
  2. VinFast LUX A2.0 sedan and LUX SA2.0 SUV debut in Paris – BMW-based models to go on sale in June 2019/
  3. Vinfast launches Lux A2.0 saloon and Lux AS2.0 SUV Hilton Holloway 2 October 2018
  4. Price of exact car Vinfast Lux SA2.0 March 25, 2021 | 09:36 PM GMT+7
  5. First batch of VinFast LUX SA 2.0 and LUX A2.0 ready for the road By Tay Lan – Jul 28, 2019 | 09:36 PM GMT+7
  6. VINFAST LUX SA2.0 – Aseancap
  7. "VINFAST LUX SA2.0" (in en-US). 2019-10-23. https://aseancap.org/v2/?p=4730. 
  8. VnExpress. "VinFast President giá 4,6 tỷ đồng ra mắt khách Việt" (in vi). https://vnexpress.net/vinfast-president-gia-4-6-ty-dong-ra-mat-khach-viet-4157820.html. 
  9. "VinFast President V8 SUV revealed". 7 August 2020. https://www.motoring.com.au/vinfast-president-v8-suv-revealed-125551/. 
  10. "New VinFast President 2021 detailed: Mean-mugging V8-powered SUV looks ready to attack Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT and Mercedes-AMG GLC63 S". https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-news/vinfast-president-revealed-mean-mugging-v8-powered-suv-looks-ready-to-attack-the-jeep-grand. 
  11. Krijgsman, Lars (2020-09-22). "VinFast President is Vietnamese BMW met V8" (in nl). AutoWeek. https://www.autoweek.nl/autonieuws/artikel/vinfast-president-is-vietnamese-bmw-met-v8/. 
  12. "Có nên mua VinFast President? Xe hạng sang ngang tầm Lexus LX570". 9 September 2020. https://xetv.vn/co-nen-mua/vinfast-president-limited-500/. 
  13. "Vietnam automaker VinFast unveils $164k SUV to burnish brand". https://asia.nikkei.com/Business/Automobiles/Vietnam-automaker-VinFast-unveils-164k-SUV-to-burnish-brand. 
  14. "VinFast Wants the World to Take It Seriously, Unveils $164,000 President Luxury SUV". 17 September 2020. https://www.carscoops.com/2020/09/vinfast-wants-the-world-to-take-it-seriously-unveils-164000-president-luxury-suv/. 
  15. "Vinfast Lux SA2.0 Sales of best-selling cars in Vietnam". xeoto.com.vn. https://www.xeoto.com.vn/vinfast/lux-sa20. 

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