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New car series launched in Vietnam in April

For the first time, the Vietnamese market has received electric models such as VinFast VF8, Hyundai Ioniq and new versions of Volkswagen Polo, Lexus NX, LX, Mercedes C-class…

The car market in April is exciting when a series of car manufacturers launch new products. Most of these are high-end models from German and British brands.

VinFast VF8

At the launch event at the company’s factory in Hai Phong, some customers and the media had the opportunity to test drive and feel the pre-production version of the vehicle. VinFast VF8before the commercial version arrives in the last quarter of 2022.





VF8 at VinFast factory in Hai Phong.  Photo: Doan Dung-Ngoc Diep

VF8 at VinFast factory in Hai Phong. Image: Doan Dung-Ngoc Diep

VF8 installs two electric motors divided equally between the front and rear axles, producing 402 horsepower and 640 Nm of torque. The battery on the car gives a range of 460 km or 510 km, depending on the customer’s choice when buying a car.

The specifications of the battery capacity and charging speed of VinFast VF8 have not been disclosed by the company. VF8 will sell 2 versions: Eco priced at 1,057 billion VND and Plus 1,237 billion VND.

Volkswagen Polo Sport Edition

Compared to the regular version, Polo The Sport Edition has a few minor exterior tweaks such as red stitching in the grille with the R400 designation, 15-inch black-painted wheels, rear spoiler, aggressive rear bumper, and dual exhaust pipes. The price of the car is 699 million VND, slightly higher than the normal version by 4 million VND.





Special edition of Polo 2022 in Ho Chi Minh City.  Photo: VW Vietnam

Special edition of Polo 2022 in Ho Chi Minh City. Image: VW Vietnam

The engine on the car is 1.6 MPI multi-point fuel injection, capacity of 105 horsepower at 5,250 rpm, maximum torque of 153 Nm at 3,750 rpm. 6-speed automatic transmission with Sport mode, front-wheel drive.

Lexus NX and LX 600

Lexus NX There are only two versions sold in Vietnam, including 350 F Sport and 350h, priced at 3.01 billion and 3.3 billion respectively. The engine on the Lexus 350 F Sport is 2.4 liter turbocharged, 275 horsepower capacity, 430 Nm torque, 8-speed automatic transmission.





NX 2022 at the Lexus center in Hanoi.  Photo: Lexus Vietnam

NX 2022 at the Lexus center in Hanoi. Image: Lexus Vietnam

The 350h version is equipped with a 2.5-liter naturally aspirated engine, for a capacity of 188 horsepower, maximum torque of 239 Nm. This engine is combined with an electric motor mounted on the rear axle, for a total capacity of 240 horsepower and 360 Nm of torque. The gearbox comes with a CVT type.

LX 600 is the 4th generation of Lexus’ full-size SUV with removable chassis structure. The car has a strong, angular shape and many high-class amenities. In Vietnam, the LX 600 is sold in three versions: Urban – 7 seats, priced at 8.1 billion, F Sport – 5 seats 8.35 billion and VIP – 4 seats, priced at 9.21 billion VND.





New generation LX 600.  Photo: Lexus

New generation LX 600. Image: Lexus

Particularly, the most expensive Lexus LX 600 VIP version has a second row of business class seats, in addition to heating and cooling like the other two versions, it also features massage, reclining 48%, footrests from the front seats and a separate parcel entertainment system. . All three versions come with a 3.5-liter twin-turbo V6 engine, with a capacity of 409 horsepower, maximum torque of 650 Nm. 10-speed automatic transmission, two-wheel drive.

Porsche Macan

Macan 2022 appeared in Vietnam under the mid-cycle upgrade. Vehicles sold in 3 versions: standard price of 2,992 billion, S 3,817 billion and GTS priced at 4,708 billion.





Macan 2022 upgraded version in Vietnam.  Photo: Pham Trung

Macan 2022 upgraded version in Vietnam. Image: Pham Trung

Porsche Macan The new steering wheel has been tweaked with black plastic panels and wide horizontal bars. Similarly, the front and rear bumpers are also newly designed. Center console with mechanical to touch keys. New style steering wheel like a 911 sports car.

The standard Macan 2022 is equipped with a 2-liter turbocharged engine, with a capacity of 265 horsepower and 400 Nm of torque. The two higher versions have 2.9-liter twin turbochargers, V6 capacity of 380 horsepower, 440 horsepower, respectively. The transmission is a 7-speed PKD dual-clutch vehicle.

Mercedes C-class

At the initial stage of sale, only 132 imported C300 AMG First Edition, priced at VND 2,399 billion, were delivered to customers. The remaining three assemblies, including C200 Avantgarde (1,699 billion), Avantgarde Plus (1,789 billion) and C300 AMG (2,089 billion) received deposits from the end of April, but it will not be until July and August (expected) to have the car delivered.





The imported C300 AMG at the launch event in Ho Chi Minh City.  Photo: Thanh Nhan

The imported C300 AMG at the launch event in Ho Chi Minh City. Image: Thanh Nhan

New generation Mercedes C-class like a miniature version of the S-class. Smooth and dynamic appearance. The interior is as luxurious as the most advanced Mercedes sedan with an 11.9-inch vertical entertainment screen. The coolest steering wheel ever.

The turbocharged engine of the C-class 2022 with two options, type 1.5 on C200 and 2.0 on C300, produces 204 hp and 258 hp respectively. Comes with an EQ Boost electrical system. 9-speed automatic transmission.

Hyundai Ioniq

Ioniq has not been sold in Vietnam, it launched with the goal of market exploration, product planning, charging stations. Hyundai Ioniq is a C-sized high-rise electric car because its size is almost the same as that of the model Tucson run on gasoline.





Hyundai Ioniq at the launch event in Ninh Binh, April 26.  Photo: Doan Dung

Hyundai Ioniq at the launch event in Ninh Binh, April 26. Image: Doan Dung

The battery on the Hyundai Ioniq is 72 kWh, the range is about 450 km after each charge. With a 350 kW DC fast charger, charging time from 10-80% in 18 minutes, or 5 minutes of plugging in the charger, the car can travel 100 km. With standard 10.9 kW AC charging, the car takes 6.6 hours to fully charge the battery to 100%.

The electric motor on the Ioniq is mounted on the rear axle, producing 217 hp and 350 Nm of torque. Maximum speed is 185 km, acceleration from 0-100 km / h in 7.4 seconds.

Bentley Continental GTC Ho Chi Minh

Continental GTC Ho Chi Minh is a personalized Bentley version exclusively for the Vietnamese market, included in the Skyline package. Vehicle fitted with V8 engine, two-door configuration, convertible, imported from the UK.





Icons of skyscrapers in Ho Chi Minh City on the Continental GTC Ho Chi Minh model.  Photo: Bentley

Icons of skyscrapers in Ho Chi Minh City on the Continental GTC Ho Chi Minh model. Image: Bentley

Special features on the model Bentley Continental This is the words “Ho Chi Minh City” floating on the door sill panel, glowing. The image of high-rise buildings in Ho Chi Minh City is embroidered on the backrest or opposite the passenger seat in the cockpit. Besides, there are other high-end equipment such as three-way rotating screen, 20-way rotating front seats, High-end speaker system, interior lighting according to mood.

The engine on the Bentley Continental GTC is a twin-turbo 4.0 V8, producing 542 hp and 770 Nm. The car takes 4.1 seconds to accelerate from 0-96 km/h.

In addition to the Continental GTC Ho Chi Minh, the Skyline package also includes two other custom-made models. Including Bentley Flying Spur Ha Noi with interior decorated with symbols of Hanoi capital, or SUV model, Bentayga S has a design inspired by Da Nang city. Bentley’s distributor in Vietnam said it received orders for these models from April but has not disclosed specific prices.

Pham Trung

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