The VinFast LUX SA2.0 was a 5+2-seater
mid-size
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luxury crossover SUV produced by
Vietnam
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ese automaker
VinFast
VinFast Auto Ltd. is a Vietnamese Multinational corporation, multinational Automotive industry, automotive company founded by Vingroup, one of the largest private conglomerates in Vietnam that was founded by Pham Nhat Vuong.
Established in 20 ...
between 2019 and 2022. The vehicle was built on a
BMW X5 (F15)
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platform restyled by
Pininfarina
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. It was revealed at the
2018 Paris Motor Show alongside the
VinFast LUX A2.0 sedan.
Overview

The VinFast LUX SA2.0 is designed by Italian design company
Pininfarina
Pininfarina S.p.A. (; ; short for Pininfarina Società per Azioni) is an Italian automotive design, car design firm and coachbuilder, with headquarters in Cambiano, Turin, Italy. The company was founded by Battista "Pinin" Farina in 1930. On 14 ...
and is based on the
F15-generation BMW X5.
The VinFast LUX SA2.0 was revealed at the
2018 Paris Motor Show alongside the
VinFast LUX A2.0 sedan. It started in pilot production March 2019 with full production beginning in September 2019 at VinFast's
Haiphong factory. The LUX SA2.0 was priced at VND1.415 billion (US$61,552) before the price change to VND2 billion ($86,956).
Engine

The LUX SA2.0 is powered by a 2.0 L ''
BMW N20B20''
turbocharged
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four-cylinder petrol
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engine that is mated to an 8-speed ''
ZF 8HP''
automatic transmission
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The 1904 ...
.
Safety
The LUX SA2.0 received a five-star rating from the ASEAN NCAP from a crash test in September 2019.
VinFast President
The VinFast President is the finalized production variant of the LUX V8 concept 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 and of torque. The engine model has not been disclosed officially, however is it generally believed to be a
GM LS V8. Some have suggested that it has been sourced from FCA, possibly a
Chrysler 6.2 Hemi block without supercharger.
It is reported that around 500 President units will be produced with a retail price of $164,000.
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
References
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