VinFast, the Vietnamese automaker founded in 2017 by the country’s first dollar billionaire, has traveled an unusually fast path through the modern auto industry. The company initially built licensed versions of Opel hatchbacks and BMW-based models powered by internal combustion engines before shifting its focus toward in-house electric vehicles. Today, its lineup is divided between the mainstream VF series of EVs and the Green family aimed at commercial and fleet buyers. Last year, the company also introduced a more exclusive model, the Lac Hong 900 LX luxury crossover.
That earlier vehicle was based on the VinFast VF 9, but it received extensive modifications intended to move it further upmarket. The wheelbase was stretched, the exterior design was revised, and the cabin was upgraded with more premium materials. A partition between the front and rear seating areas reinforced its chauffeur-driven luxury mission, and the model was even shown in an armored version.
A Luxury Line Beyond Government Use
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VinFast made it clear from the start that the 900 LX was not intended for mass-market buyers. Instead, it was aimed primarily at the Vietnamese government. Now the company has announced a separate Lac Hong luxury line that appears more likely to be positioned for broader sale, at least within a highly limited premium segment.
To preview the new series, VinFast has shown two future models in rendering form: the Lac Hong 800S crossover and the Lac Hong 900S sedan. Based on what has been revealed so far, both appear to be standalone vehicles rather than lightly revised versions of existing models.
The design language follows a distinct identity that separates the Lac Hong family from the company’s mainstream EV range. Both vehicles feature a closed front fascia with vertical grille elements, bold lower openings front and rear, split headlamp treatment, and slim rear lighting signatures with extra vertical details. On the hood sits a bird ornament inspired by the Lac bird, a mythological symbol in Vietnamese culture. VinFast has also said the sub-brand script on the rear of the vehicle will be finished in real gold.
Long Wheelbases And A Chauffeur Focus
For now, VinFast has released only limited technical specifications, but the dimensions already suggest these vehicles are being developed with rear seat comfort as a priority. The Lac Hong 800S crossover has a wheelbase of 125 inches, while the Lac Hong 900S sedan stretches that to an enormous 134 inches.
Those figures place both vehicles firmly in the large luxury category and point toward generous rear legroom, especially in the sedan. In markets where executive cars are often used with a driver, wheelbase can matter as much as horsepower, and VinFast seems determined to position the Lac Hong family accordingly.
Rich Materials and a High-End Cabin
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Inside, both vehicles are expected to feature a unified digital display layout that combines the instrument cluster and infotainment screen into a single wide panel. The center console includes dual wireless charging pads, while the outboard rear seats gain extending leg supports to further emphasize long-distance comfort.
VinFast says both models will use interiors trimmed in Nappa leather and fine wood. The sedan will go further with an available glass partition featuring a projector, along with a headliner designed to create a starry sky effect. Those features clearly place the 900S in the same conversation as high-end, chauffeur-focused luxury sedans from more established global brands.
Three Motors And A New Suspension System
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The Lac Hong 800S and 900S will both use a three-motor electric powertrain, with one motor at the front axle and two at the rear. Total system output is rated at 625 horsepower. VinFast has also announced a completely new fully active suspension system, which suggests the company is aiming for a smoother and more sophisticated ride than its mainstream models currently offer.
That matters because in the luxury segment, raw power alone is never enough. Buyers expect quietness, isolation, and body control that make even large vehicles feel composed and effortless.
VinFast’s Next Step Upmarket
Sales of the Lac Hong 800S crossover and 900S sedan are planned for 2027. Whether the brand can successfully establish itself in the global luxury arena remains an open question, but the intent is unmistakable. VinFast is no longer focusing only on mainstream EV growth. With the Lac Hong line, it is also signaling a desire to create a distinctly Vietnamese interpretation of modern luxury, blending electric power, national symbolism, and limousine-style comfort into a new flagship family.
This article originally appeared on Autorepublika.com and has been republished with permission by Guessing Headlights. AI-assisted translation was used, followed by human editing and review.
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