VinFast LUX SA2.0#VinFast President
{{short description|Mid-size luxury crossover SUV}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=July 2022}}
{{Infobox automobile
| name = VinFast LUX SA2.0
| image = VinFast Lux SA2.0 front.jpg
| manufacturer = VinFast
| production = 2019–2022
| assembly = Vietnam: Haiphong (VinFast Trading and Production LLC)
| designer = Pininfarina
| class = Mid-size luxury crossover SUV
| body_style = 5-door SUV
| layout = {{unbulleted list
| Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive
| Front-engine, all-wheel-drive
}}
| related = BMW X5 (F15)
| engine = {{Unbulleted list
| Petrol:
| 2.0 L BMW N20B20 turbo I4
}}
| powerout = {{convert|170|kW|hp PS|abbr=on|0}}
| transmission = 8-speed ZF 8HP automatic
| wheelbase = {{convert|2933|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| length = {{convert|4940|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| width = {{convert|1960|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| height = {{convert|1773|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
}}
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
The VinFast LUX SA2.0 is designed by Italian design company Pininfarina and is based on the F15-generation BMW X5.[https://www.vingroup.net/tin-tuc-su-kien/bai-viet/264 VINFAST KÝ HỢP ĐỒNG SẢN XUẤT XE MẪU VỚI NHÀ THIẾT KẾ Ý, HỢP TÁC CÙNG BMW] VG 19-01-2018
The VinFast LUX SA2.0 was revealed at the 2018 Paris Motor Show alongside the VinFast LUX A2.0 sedan.[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]/ It started in pilot production March 2019 with full production beginning in September 2019 at VinFast's Haiphong factory.[https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/vinfast-launches-lux-a20-saloon-and-lux-as20-suv Vinfast launches Lux A2.0 saloon and Lux AS2.0 SUV] Hilton Holloway 2 October 2018 The LUX SA2.0 was priced at VND1.415 billion (US$61,552) before the price change to VND2 billion ($86,956).[https://www.xeoto.com.vn/vinfast/lux-sa20 Price of exact car Vinfast Lux SA2.0] March 25, 2021 | 09:36 PM GMT+7[https://e.theleader.vn/first-batch-of-vinfast-lux-sa-20-and-lux-a20-ready-for-the-road-1564324636687.htm 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
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File:Newone - VinFast Lux SA2.0 petrol standard.jpg
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.
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Safety
File:Paris Motor Show 2018, Paris (1Y7A1557).jpg
File:Vinfast Lux SA 2.0, Paris Motor Show 2018, IMG 0371.jpg
The LUX SA2.0 received a five-star rating from the ASEAN NCAP from a crash test in September 2019.[http://www.aseancap.org/v2/?p=4730 VINFAST LUX SA2.0 – Aseancap]
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|+ASEAN NCAP 2019 VINFAST LUX SA2.0:{{Cite web|date=2019-10-23|title=VINFAST LUX SA2.0|url=https://aseancap.org/v2/?p=4730|access-date=2020-06-30|website=Aseancap|language=en-US}} !Vehicle category ! colspan="2" |SUV |
| Number of airbags
! colspan="2" |6 |
|---|
| !Score
!Rating |
| Overall
!84.46/100.00 !{{Rating|5}} |
| Adult Occupant Protection
!33.45/36.00 !{{Rating|5}} |
| Frontal Impact
|13.45/16.00 | rowspan="3" | |
| Side Impact
|16.00/16.00 |
| Head Protection Technology
|4.00/4.00 |
| Child Occupant Protection
!44.56/49.00 !{{Rating|5}} |
| Frontal Impact
|16.00/16.00 | rowspan="2" | |
| Side Impact
|8.00/8.00 |
| Safety Assist
!11.00/18.00 !{{Rating|5}} |
| Effective Braking & Avoidance
|8.00/8.00 | rowspan="4" | |
| 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{{Cite web|last=VnExpress|title=VinFast President giá 4,6 tỷ đồng ra mắt khách Việt|url=https://vnexpress.net/vinfast-president-gia-4-6-ty-dong-ra-mat-khach-viet-4157820.html|access-date=2022-01-16|website=vnexpress.net|language=vi}} 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 {{convert|455|hp|kW PS|0|abbr=on}} and {{convert|624|Nm|lbft kgm|0|abbr=on}} of torque. The engine model has not been disclosed officially, however is it generally believed to be a GM LS V8.{{Cite web|url=https://www.motoring.com.au/vinfast-president-v8-suv-revealed-125551/|title=VinFast President V8 SUV revealed|date=7 August 2020}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-news/vinfast-president-revealed-mean-mugging-v8-powered-suv-looks-ready-to-attack-the-jeep-grand|title=New VinFast President 2021 detailed: Mean-mugging V8-powered SUV looks ready to attack Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT and Mercedes-AMG GLC63 S}} Some have suggested that it has been sourced from FCA, possibly a Chrysler 6.2 Hemi block without supercharger.{{Cite web| last = Krijgsman| first = Lars| title = VinFast President is Vietnamese BMW met V8| work = AutoWeek| access-date = 2023-11-21| date = 2020-09-22| url = https://www.autoweek.nl/autonieuws/artikel/vinfast-president-is-vietnamese-bmw-met-v8/| language = nl}}{{Cite web|url=https://xetv.vn/co-nen-mua/vinfast-president-limited-500/|title=Có nên mua VinFast President? Xe hạng sang ngang tầm Lexus LX570|date=9 September 2020}}
It is reported that around 500 President units will be produced with a retail price of $164,000.{{Cite web|url=https://asia.nikkei.com/Business/Automobiles/Vietnam-automaker-VinFast-unveils-164k-SUV-to-burnish-brand|title = Vietnam automaker VinFast unveils $164k SUV to burnish brand}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.carscoops.com/2020/09/vinfast-wants-the-world-to-take-it-seriously-unveils-164000-president-luxury-suv/|title = VinFast Wants the World to Take It Seriously, Unveils $164,000 President Luxury SUV|date = 17 September 2020}}
File:VinFast President at "VinFast - For a Green Future" exhibition.jpg|VinFast President front
File:Newone - black VinFast President.jpg|VinFast President rear
File:Newone - Black VinFast President 11.jpg|VinFast President rim design
Sales
{{Update|date=February 2023}}
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| Year
!Vietnam{{cite web|title=Vinfast Lux SA2.0 Sales of best-selling cars in Vietnam |url=https://www.xeoto.com.vn/vinfast/lux-sa20|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://www.xeoto.com.vn/doanh-so|archive-date=2021-04-14|access-date=2021-05-05|publisher=xeoto.com.vn}} |
|---|
| 2020
|work=Xeoto.com.vn |location=Vietnam |access-date=14 April 2021}} |
| 2021
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References
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External links
{{Commons category|VinFast LUX SA2.0}}
- {{Official website|https://shop.vinfastauto.com/vn_vi/o-to-vinfast-president.html}}
{{VinFast}}
{{Automotive industry in Vietnam}}
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