VinFast’s Upcoming Sedan And Crossover Reportedly Based On BMW Platforms

The Paris Motor Show kicks off in a few hours and VinFast is using the time in between to build hype for its first production models.

As part of this effort, the Vietnamese automaker has revealed their upcoming sedan will be called the LUX A2.0. It will be joined by a crossover which will bear the LUX SA2.0 moniker.

The names aren’t very memorable, but VinFast says both start with the word LUX because it indicates the models are “premium” and “sophisticated.” The A, on the other hand, signifies ambition and “very high standards of product quality.” Lastly, the S is simply used to distinguish the crossover from the sedan.

Besides revealing the names, the company confirmed both models will be powered by a 2.0-liter engine. The company didn’t go into specifics, but Autocar reports it is a BMW-sourced turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder.

Performance specifications remain unconfirmed, but the engine will reportedly have outputs of 175 hp (130 kW / 177 PS) and 227 hp (169 kW / 230 PS). It will be connected to an eight-speed automatic transmission which sends power to the rear wheels. Both models are also slated to be offered with an optional all-wheel drive system.

The BMW connection reportedly extends far beyond the engine compartment as both vehicles reportedly ride on outgoing BMW platforms. VinFast’s head of vehicle engineering, Kevin Fisher, told the publication that the architectures have been modified to improve pedestrian safety and side-impact protection.

The LUX A2.0 and LUX SA2.0 will be unveiled tomorrow and the models are slated to be launched in Vietnam in September of 2019.