Lux SA 2.0 SUV has a 228 horsepower engine and an 8-gear automatic transmission (Photo: Tuan Hai)

 

The made-in-Vietnam car starts its first run at VinFast’s factory in the northern port city of Hai Phong (Photo: Tuan Hai)

 

Commercial versions of both the SUV and a sedan will be delivered in the second and third quarter this year to customers who have pre-ordered (Photo: Tuan Hai)

 

VinFast, a unit of Vietnam’s largest private conglomerate Vingroup, claims to be the first auto manufacturer in Vietnam with a closed, synchronous and complete cycle of production (Photo: Tuan Hai)

 

First cars will be tested in several countries including Australia, Austria and the Republic of Korea to make them European standards (Photo: Tuan Hai)

 

They will also be tested in Vietnam for endurance in various climates and conditions (Photo: Tuan Hai)

VNA