| VinFast LUX SA2.0 | |
| 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 |
| Related: | BMW X5 (F15) |
| Powerout: | 170abbr=onNaNabbr=on |
| Transmission: | 8-speed ZF 8HP automatic |
| Wheelbase: | 29331NaN1 |
| Length: | 49401NaN1 |
| Width: | 19601NaN1 |
| Height: | 17731NaN1 |
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.
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]
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.
The LUX SA2.0 received a five-star rating from the ASEAN NCAP from a crash test in September 2019.[6]
| Number of airbags | 6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | Rating | |
| Overall | 84.46/100.00 | |
| Adult Occupant Protection | 33.45/36.00 | |
| 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 | |
| Frontal Impact | 16.00/16.00 | |
| Side Impact | 8.00/8.00 | |
| Safety Assist | 11.00/18.00 | |
| Effective Braking & Avoidance | 8.00/8.00 | |
| Seatbelt Reminders | 3.00/6.00 | |
| Blind Spot Technology | - | |
| Advanced SATs | - | |
The VinFast President is the finalized production variant of the LUX V8 concept[7] 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 4550NaN0 and 6240NaN0 of torque. The engine model has not been disclosed officially, however is it generally believed to be a GM LS V8.[8] [9] Some have suggested that it has been sourced from FCA, possibly a Chrysler 6.2 Hemi block without supercharger.[10] [11]
It is reported that around 500 President units will be produced with a retail price of $164,000.[12] [13]
| Year | Vietnam[14] | |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 5.456 [15] | |
| 2021 |