VinFast makes a standout with its new V8-powered President

The Vietnamese car manufacturer VinFast has come up with a new offering in its lineup. The manufacturer has introduced a mid-size SUV by the name ‘President’ on the global platform. 

Previously, the vehicle was previewed at the 2019 Geneva motor show as the Lux V8. The vehicle is hinted to be a limited edition production. With its production set for the current year, the vehicle shares a similar resemblance with BMW Series Sedan.

When compared to the showcased Lux V8, President presents us with four important changes and upgrades. One of the major highlights of the car is the number of cylinders that have been added to its 2.0L, engine.

Coming to the looks of the vehicle, the VinFast President bears an aggressive styling, making it one of the meanest looking vehicles on offer. The other impressive highlights include a better ground clearance with 22-inch alloys, besides displaying a mesh grille that adds on to its sportiness. Additionally, the design feature of the car also gets quad exhaust tips and incorporates plenty of venting in the bonnet for better aerodynamical functionality.

Powering the vehicle is a 6.2L V8 engine, expected to churn out a 455 hp of power besides generating 624 Nm of mean torque. The source engine is expected to be provided by General Motors. The powertrain is likely to sprint from zero to 100 kmph at an expected 4.9 seconds. Apart from the V8 engine, the lineup might also come with a less powerful mill.

Besides its aggressive styling and the powerful V8 mill, no further details on the interior are disclosed by the automaker. With their upcoming offering, the Vietnamese manufacturer is looking forward to take on the likes of Toyota and Hyundai. 

Interestingly, Pham Nhat Vuong, the richest man of the Southeast Asian country has invested $2 billion from his fortune to make the VinFast accessible to the US markets. The newly established VinFast company has started delivering BMW-licensed engines to its Vietnamese customers, earlier this year. 

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