The Vietnam automobile market in 2024 is predicted by experts to be better than last year. It is still too early to know whether this prediction is accurate or not. However, one thing is certain that the Vietnam automobile market this year will be lively with the appearance of a series of new brands and models, from mass market to luxury.
Now, let’s take a look at the luxury cars planned to be launched in Vietnam this year.
Lexus GX
Among the luxury cars that will be launched in Vietnam this year, the Lexus GX is perhaps the most awaited name. This luxury SUV has started to receive deposits from Vietnamese dealers since the end of 2023.
Lexus GX
According to sales consultants at the dealership, the Lexus GX 2024 sold in Vietnam will only have one version, which is the GX 550 with an expected price of VND 5.97 billion at the current time. In other words, this model is expected to have a price equivalent to the Lexus GX 460 officially distributed in Vietnam. The delivery time for Vietnamese customers is expected to be in the second quarter of this year.
Specific information about the equipment of the Lexus GX 550 2024 in Vietnam has not been announced. It is only known for certain that the car will use a V6 gasoline engine, twin-turbocharged, with a capacity of 3.4 liters, generating a maximum power of 349 horsepower and a maximum torque of 649 Nm. This engine comes with a 10-speed automatic transmission, providing a towing capacity of up to 3,628 kg. The average fuel consumption of the car is 23.52 liters/100 km.
In addition to the new engine, the Lexus GX 550 2024 also applies a more impressive design style with sharp cuts and creases. Inside the car, there are 2 seating configurations, including 2+2+2 and 2+3+2. In which, the 6-seat version will be equipped with 2 business class seats in the middle.
In foreign markets, the Lexus GX 550 2024 has features such as heated/cooled front seats, a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, a 14-inch center touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto support, a Head-Up Display (HUD), and the advanced Lexus Safety Sense+ 3.0 driver assistance package.
Lexus LM
The GX is not the only luxury car from Lexus that will be launched in Vietnam this year. In addition, the large-sized luxury MPV model, the Lexus LM 2024, is also preparing to enter Vietnam.
Lexus LM
Similarly to the GX, the new generation of the Lexus LM has also received deposits from dealers in Vietnam. According to the dealer, the Lexus LM 2024 in Vietnam will belong to the LM 500h version with 2 interior configurations: 4 seats and 6 seats.
Basically, the Lexus LM 2024 is the luxury version of the new generation Toyota Alphard MPV currently on sale in Vietnam. The car features an impressive exterior design with a large signature grille, modern lighting system, 19-inch alloy wheels, power sliding doors, and power tailgate.
In addition, the car has a 64-color interior ambient lighting system, a Burmester 3D 2-zone surround sound system, a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster integrated with a 14-inch center touchscreen, wireless phone charging, USB Type-C ports, electronic parking brake, and temporary auto hold function.
The “heart” of the Lexus LM 500h 2024 is a hybrid powertrain with a turbocharged 4-cylinder gasoline engine, a displacement of 2.4 liters, and 2 electric motors. The engine produces a maximum power of 294 horsepower, while the respective figures of the front electric motor are 85 horsepower and the rear electric motor are 101 horsepower. The total combined power of the Lexus LM 500h 2024 is 364 horsepower. In addition, the car uses a nickel-hydrogen-metal hydride battery and a 4-wheel Direct4 drive system. The average fuel consumption of the car is 6.6 liters/100 km.
Audi Q8
According to the revelation by the head of Audi at the beginning of the year, in 2024, a new version of the luxury SUV Q8 will be introduced in Vietnam. The new Audi Q8 was launched on the international market in September 2023, with only minor changes in design, such as a new Singleframe grille, LED HD Matrix headlights with laser technology, and LED daytime running lights. The interior of the 2024 Audi Q8 does not change in design but has been upgraded in terms of the digital instrument cluster and infotainment system.
Audi Q8
The Audi Q8 2024 in Vietnam may use a 3.0L V6 gasoline engine with a maximum power of 335 horsepower and a maximum torque of 500 Nm. The engine is supported by a 48V mild hybrid system, combined with an 8-speed Tiptronic automatic transmission and quattro all-wheel drive.
Audi Q8 e-tron
In April 2023, the all-electric SUV Audi Q8 e-tron was officially launched in the Southeast Asia region. This year, the car will be officially brought to Vietnam for sale.
Audi Q8 e-tron
The Q8 e-tron is basically an upgraded and renamed version of the Audi e-Tron SUV sold in Vietnam. Compared to the e-Tron SUV, the Audi Q8 e-tron has only minor changes. The car features LED Matrix headlights, 22-inch alloy wheels, a Digital Cockpit, a large center touchscreen, automatic climate control, and interior ambient lighting.
Specific information about the Audi Q8 e-tron in Vietnam has not been announced. In the international market, the car has 3 versions with a maximum power ranging from 335 to 496 horsepower and a maximum torque ranging from 664 to 973 Nm.
In addition, the car is equipped with 2 options for batteries with capacities of 89 kWh and 106 kWh. As a result, the car can have a range of up to 491 km or 582 km depending on the type of battery.
Mercedes-AMG C63 S E Performance
At the launch event of the new generation GLC in May 2023, Mercedes-Benz announced plans to introduce a series of new models in Vietnam this year, including the Mercedes-AMG C63 S E Performance. Initially, this high-performance model was scheduled to be introduced in Vietnam in 2023. However, it was not until this year that this high-performance model was officially launched.
Mercedes-AMG C63 S E Performance
Imported from Germany, the Mercedes-AMG C63 S E Performance is the second high-performance version of the C-Class sedan in Vietnam, following the Mercedes-AMG C43. The most notable highlight of the car is the plug-in hybrid powertrain under the hood.
Specifically, the car is equipped with a 4-cylinder turbocharged gasoline engine, a capacity of 2.0 liters, combined with a 48V mild hybrid system, creating a maximum power of 469 horsepower and a maximum torque of 545 Nm. The engine is combined with a 9-speed AMG Speedshift MCT automatic transmission and a rear-wheel drive system.
In addition to the impressive powertrain, the Mercedes-AMG C63 S E Performance also features a more sporty exterior than the standard version, along with a rear-wheel steering system, carbon brakes, an adaptive suspension system, and the standard AMG Dynamics driving mode selection.
Mercedes-AMG SL
In addition to the Mercedes-AMG C63 S E Performance, the three-pointed-star brand also introduces another high-performance line car in Vietnam this year, which is the Mercedes-AMG SL. At the end of last year, the company had already started selling this model in Vietnam.
Mercedes-AMG SL
In Vietnam, the Mercedes-AMG SL will have 2 variants, namely the Mercedes-AMG SL 43 and SL 63 S E Performance. The corresponding selling prices of the 2 models are VND 6.959 billion and VND 12.29 billion.
The “heart” of the Mercedes-AMG SL 43 in Vietnam is a 4-cylinder inline gasoline engine with a capacity of 2.0 liters, combined with a 48V mild hybrid system, producing a maximum power of 391 horsepower and a maximum torque of 480 Nm. The engine is combined with a 9-speed AMG Speedshift MCT automatic transmission and rear-wheel drive.
Meanwhile, the Mercedes-AMG SL 63 S E Performance uses a plug-in hybrid powertrain, combining a twin-turbocharged V8 gasoline engine with a capacity of 4.0 liters, electric motors, and a 9-speed AMG Speedshift MCT automatic transmission. The powertrain delivers a total combined power of up to 816 horsepower and a maximum torque of 1,420 Nm.
In addition to the engine, the two versions of the Mercedes-AMG SL also differ significantly in terms of equipment. Among them, the Mercedes-AMG SL 43 features 20-inch multi-spoke alloy wheels, a black Nappa leather-wrapped AMG Performance steering wheel, a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, an 11.9-inch center touchscreen, an Energizing Air Control air filtration system, and Airscarf neck-warming function on the front seats.
Mercedes-Maybach EQS
In addition to the above-mentioned high-performance cars, Mercedes-Benz also introduces a new luxury electric car in Vietnam this year, the Mercedes-Maybach EQS. As the name suggests, this is the more luxurious Maybach version of the EQS SUV electric car currently on sale in Vietnam.
Mercedes-Maybach EQS
The “heart” of the upcoming Mercedes-Maybach EQS is two powerful electric motors with 649 horsepower and 950 Nm. Thanks to this, the car can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in just 4.4 seconds. At the same time, the car can travel up to 600 km after a full charge.
Compared to the already luxurious Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV, the Mercedes-Maybach EQS is even more luxurious with special 22-inch wheels, seats with heating/cooling/massage functions, automatically moving front passenger seat when the rear seat reclines, a Burmester 4D 15-speaker surround sound system, standard Air Balance fragrance system, a cup holder that can heat drinks, a Hyperscreen display covering the entire dashboard, an 11.6-inch screen on the front seatbacks, and 253-color interior ambient lighting system.
The price of the Mercedes-Maybach EQS in Vietnam is currently still unknown.
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