VinFast LUX SA2.0

The VinFast LUX SA2.0 is a 5+2-seater mid-size luxury SUV produced by Vietnamese automaker VinFast. It is based on the F15 BMW X5. The LUX SA2.0 made its global debut at the 2018 Paris Motor Show.[1]

Not to be confused with VinFast LUX A2.0.
VinFast LUX SA2.0
Overview
ManufacturerVinFast
Production2019–present
AssemblyVietnam: Haiphong (VinFast Trading and Production LLC)
DesignerPininfarina
Body and chassis
ClassMid-size luxury crossover SUV
Body style5-door SUV
Layout
RelatedBMW X5 (F15)
Powertrain
Engine2.0 L BMW N20B20 I4-T (petrol)
6.2 L GM LT1 V8 (petrol) (concept; LUX V8)
Power output170 kW (228 hp; 231 PS)
Transmission8-speed ZF 8HP automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,933 mm (115.5 in)
Length4,940 mm (194.5 in)
Width1,960 mm (77.2 in)
Height1,773 mm (69.8 in)

The SA2.0 retails at VND1.415 billion ($USD61,552.00) before the price change at VND2 billion ($86,956) after September 1.[2]

Specifications
Blue one at Times City, 2019

Design

The LUX SA2.0 is designed by Pininfarina.[3]

Technology

Equipment

Engine
Petrol standard

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.

Performance

The LUX A2.0 received a five-star rating from the ASEAN NCAP from a crash test in September 2019.[4]

Production

The production of LUX A2.0 started pilot production in March 2019 with full production in September 2019 at Vinfast's Haiphong factory.[5]

LUX V8
VinFast LUX V8 at 2019 Geneva motor show

The LUX V8 is a luxury version of the SA2.0 Crossover. It's distinguished by a 6.2 liter V8 engine generating 455 hp, torque of 624 Nm with special interior and exterior trim. It is expected to be sold only in a limited edition.[6] The engine is rumored to be a GM LS (LT1) V8.[7] This model was presented at Geneva Motor Show 2019 through Magna Steyr.[8][9][10]


Safety
ASEAN NCAP 2019 VINFAST LUX SA2.0:[11]
Vehicle category SUV
Number of airbag 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 -

1See also

References
  1. VinFast LUX A2.0 sedan and LUX SA2.0 SUV debut in Paris - BMW-based models to go on sale in June 2019/
  2. https://e.theleader.vn/first-batch-of-vinfast-lux-sa-20-and-lux-a20-ready-for-the-road-1564324636687.htm
  3. VINFAST KÝ HỢP ĐỒNG SẢN XUẤT XE MẪU VỚI NHÀ THIẾT KẾ Ý, HỢP TÁC CÙNG BMW VG 19-01-2018
  4. http://www.aseancap.org/v2/?p=4730
  5. https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/vinfast-launches-lux-a20-saloon-and-lux-as20-suv
  6. "VinFast launches limited edition Lux SUV in Switzerland". 6 March 2019.
  7. "Vinfast Lux V8 Is A Posh 455HP Vietnamese SUV That Can Hit 186MPH". 5 March 2019.
  8. News Release - Geneva Motor Show: Magna Demonstrates Complete Vehicle Engineering Competence Magna 5 March 2019
  9. "Magna at the Geneva Motor Show". Magna. Retrieved 26 May 2019.
  10. Magna to show off its engineering skills PETE BIGELOW. Automotive News March 03, 2019 12:00 AM
  11. "VINFAST LUX SA2.0". Aseancap. 2019-10-23. Retrieved 2020-06-30.
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