VinFast LUX A2.0
{{Short description|Vietnamese executive sedan}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=July 2022}}
{{Infobox automobile
| name = VinFast LUX A2.0
| image = VinFast Lux A2.0.jpg
| manufacturer = VinFast
| production = 2019–2022
| assembly = Vietnam: Haiphong (VinFast Trading and Production LLC)
| designer = Pininfarina
| class = Executive car (E)
| body_style = 4-door sedan
| layout = Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive
| related = BMW 5 Series (F10)
| platform = BMW L6
| engine = 2.0 L BMW N20B20 turbo I4 (petrol)
| powerout = {{convert|129.4|–|170|kW|hp PS|abbr=on|0}}
| transmission = 8-speed automatic
| wheelbase = {{convert|2968|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| length = {{convert|4973|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| width = {{convert|1900|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| height = {{convert|1464|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
}}
The VinFast LUX A2.0 is a four-door executive sedan produced by Vietnamese automaker VinFast between 2019 and 2022. The vehicle was built on a BMW 5 Series (F10) platform restyled by Pininfarina. It was revealed at the 2018 Paris Motor Show alongside the VinFast LUX SA2.0 crossover SUV.
Overview
The LUX A2.0 is designed by Pininfarina,Vietnam's Vinfast launches at Paris auto show with pair of rebodied BMWs: [https://www.motorauthority.com/news/1118697_vietnams-vinfast-launches-at-paris-auto-show-with-pair-of-rebodied-bmws Vietnam's Vinfast launches at Paris auto show with pair of rebodied BMWs], accessdate: 26. May 2019 based on the F10 BMW 5 Series.autoevolution: [https://www.autoevolution.com/news/vinfast-scores-david-beckham-to-unveil-bmw-based-lux-vietnamese-cars-129141.html VinFast Scores David Beckham to Unveil BMW-Based Lux Vietnamese Cars – autoevolution], accessdate: 26. May 2019
The LUX A2.0 was revealed at the 2018 Paris Motor Show alongside the VinFast LUX SA2.0.[https://paultan.org/2018/10/03/vinfast-debuts-lux-suv-and-sedan-at-2018-paris-motor-show/ VinFast LUX A2.0 sedan and LUX SA2.0 SUV debut in Paris – BMW-based models to go on sale in June 2019]/ The production of LUX A2.0 started pilot production in March 2019 with full production in September 2019 at Vinfast's Haiphong factory.{{cite web| url = https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/vinfast-launches-lux-a20-saloon-and-lux-as20-suv| title = Vinfast launches Lux A2.0 saloon and Lux AS2.0 SUV {{!}} Autocar}} The LUX A2.0 was priced at VND990 million ($43,043) before the price change to VND1.5 billion ($65,217).{{Cite web|url=https://e.theleader.vn/first-batch-of-vinfast-lux-sa-20-and-lux-a20-ready-for-the-road-1564324636687.htm|title = First batch of VinFast LUX SA 2.0 and LUX A2.0 ready for the road | E.TheLEADER|date = 19 July 2019}}
=Engine=
The LUX A2.0 is powered by a 2.0 L BMW N20B20 turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine that is mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission.
File:Vinfast Lux A 2.0, Paris Motor Show 2018, IMG 0673.jpg|Rear view
File:Vinfast Lux A 2.0, Paris Motor Show 2018, IMG 0373.jpg|Interior
=Safety=
The LUX A2.0 received a five-star rating from the ASEAN NCAP from a crash test in September 2019.{{Cite web|url=http://www.aseancap.org/v2/?p=4722|title = Vinfast Lux A2.0|date = 23 October 2019}}
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|+ASEAN NCAP 2019 VinFast Lux A2.0:{{Cite web|date=2019-10-23|title=VINFAST LUX A2.0|url=https://aseancap.org/v2/?p=4722|access-date=2020-06-30|website=Aseancap|language=en-US}} !Vehicle Category ! colspan="2" |SEDAN |
| Number Of Airbag
! colspan="2" |6 |
|---|
| !Score
!Rating |
| Overall
!88.15/100.00 !{{Rating|5}} |
| Adult Occupant Protection
!33.76/36.00 !{{Rating|5}} |
| Frontal Impact
|13.76/16.00 | rowspan="3" | |
| Side Impact
|16.00/16.00 |
| Head Protection Technology
|4.00/4.00 |
| Child Occupant Protection
!42.75/49.00 !{{Rating|5}} |
| Frontal Impact
|13.75/16.00 | rowspan="2" | |
| Side Impact
|8.00/8.00 |
| Safety Assist
!14.00/18.00 !{{Rating|5}} |
| Effective Braking & Avoidance
|8.00/8.00 | rowspan="4" | |
| Seatbelt Reminders
|6.00/6.00 |
| Blind Spot Technology
!- |
| Advanced SATs
!- |
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References
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{{commons category|VinFast LUX A2.0}}
External links
- {{Official website|https://oto.vinfast.vn/en/lux-a20}}
- [https://oto.vinfast.vn/sites/default/files/2019-08/LuxABrochure_VI.pdf Brochure Sedan VinFast LUX A2.0]
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Category:ASEAN NCAP executive cars
Category:Rear-wheel-drive vehicles
Category:Cars introduced in 2018
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