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

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

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


The LUX SA2.0 received a five-star rating from the ASEAN NCAP from a crash test in September 2019.[6]
Vehicle category | SUV | |
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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] |
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2020 | 5.456 [16] |
2021 |
References
- ^ VINFAST KÝ HỢP ĐỒNG SẢN XUẤT XE MẪU VỚI NHÀ THIẾT KẾ Ý, HỢP TÁC CÙNG BMW VG 19-01-2018
- ^ VinFast LUX A2.0 sedan and LUX SA2.0 SUV debut in Paris – BMW-based models to go on sale in June 2019/
- ^ Vinfast launches Lux A2.0 saloon and Lux AS2.0 SUV Hilton Holloway 2 October 2018
- ^ Price of exact car Vinfast Lux SA2.0 March 25, 2021 | 09:36 PM GMT+7
- ^ 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
- ^ VINFAST LUX SA2.0 – Aseancap
- ^ "VINFAST LUX SA2.0". Aseancap. October 23, 2019. Retrieved June 30, 2020.
- ^ VnExpress. "VinFast President giá 4,6 tỷ đồng ra mắt khách Việt". vnexpress.net (in Vietnamese). Retrieved January 16, 2022.
- ^ "VinFast President V8 SUV revealed". August 7, 2020.
- ^ "New VinFast President 2021 detailed: Mean-mugging V8-powered SUV looks ready to attack Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT and Mercedes-AMG GLC63 S".
- ^ Krijgsman, Lars (September 22, 2020). "VinFast President is Vietnamese BMW met V8". AutoWeek (in Dutch). Retrieved November 21, 2023.
- ^ "Có nên mua VinFast President? Xe hạng sang ngang tầm Lexus LX570". September 9, 2020.
- ^ "Vietnam automaker VinFast unveils $164k SUV to burnish brand".
- ^ "VinFast Wants the World to Take It Seriously, Unveils $164,000 President Luxury SUV". September 17, 2020.
- ^ "Vinfast Lux SA2.0 Sales of best-selling cars in Vietnam". xeoto.com.vn. Archived from the original on April 14, 2021. Retrieved May 5, 2021.
- ^ "Vinfast Lux SA2.0 Top 5 sales of popular SUV segment in 2020". Xeoto.com.vn. Vietnam. Retrieved April 14, 2021.