VinFast LUX SA2.0

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.

VinFast LUX SA2.0
Overview
Manufacturer	VinFast
Production	2019–2022
Assembly	Vietnam: Haiphong (VinFast Trading and Production LLC)
Designer	Pininfarina
Body and chassis
Class	Mid-size luxury crossover SUV
Body style	5-door SUV
Layout	Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive Front-engine, all-wheel-drive
Related	BMW X5 (F15)
Powertrain
Engine	Petrol: 2.0 L BMW N20B20 turbo I4 6.2 L GM LT1 V8 (President)
Power output	170 kW (228 hp; 231 PS)
Transmission	8-speed ZF 8HP automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,933 mm (115.5 in)
Length	4,940 mm (194.5 in)
Width	1,960 mm (77.2 in)
Height	1,773 mm (69.8 in)

Overview

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
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	-

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]

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  VinFast President front
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  VinFast President rear
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  VinFast President rim design

Sales

Year	Vietnam[15]
2020	5.456 [16]
2021