VinFast’s New Ultra-Luxury Models Look Great

VinFast is splitting its operations into three distinct brands, VinFast (VF), Green, and now Lac Hong.
The Lac Hong 800 S and 900 S join the 900 LX, which is based on the VF9 crossover.
These models are expected to go on sale in 2027, but it’s unclear if they’ll make it out of Vietnam.

VinFast has certainly had a tough go of it. This Vietnamese brand is the brainchild of Pham Nhat Vuong, Vietnam’s richest man and owner of VinGroup, the largest commercial conglomerate in Vietnam. From stores to shopping centers to real estate, and even a series of private schools and a university, VinGroup dominates the country. Its dominance was supposed to transfer over to the country’s car market, and, in turn, the world. It has yet to happen. The brand’s car group has been mired in controversy, while it has struggled to move its EV models in markets outside Vietnam.

Yesterday, it announced its intention to pivot and refocus its goals. It’s officially split its operations into three different lines. First up is the mainstream consumer-focused Vinfast VF series that we’ve seen in cars like the VF8 and VF9. Then, the brand has the “Green” models, like the Herio Green and Minio Green, meant for fleet customers. But the biggest news is its new luxury line of cars: Lac Hong.

Photo by: VinFast

VinFast says that Lac Hong is meant to be inspired by Vietnam’s cultural heritage, while “embodying the courage, intellect and stature of the nation.” It’s launched with two models, the 800 S and 900 S, both of which join the VF9-based 900 LX that was quietly unveiled in mid 2025.

Personally, I think the 900 S and 800 S look fantastic. The 900 S’s low-slung and long design is almost Maybach-like in proportion, while its faux-monoblock wheels and relatively restrained brightwork make it all look super classy. I find the 800 S to be a little less interesting, as its shape and proportions are almost reminiscent of the BMW iX, which is no beauty queen.

Photo by: VinFast

Both cars feature big, vertical slat grilles that are meant to symbolize bamboo. At the rear, the taillights come together halfway down either car’s tailgate, meant to invoke feelings of Vietnam’s mythological Lac bird. VinFast says both cars are riddled with design motifs that are call-backs to big parts of Vietnamese culture, like the Dong Son bronze drum, or rice paddy fields.

Inside, the two cars are decked out with Nappa leather, real wood trim, and gold-plated accents. The 900 S sedan can be optioned with a partition that includes a large TV.

Photo by: VinFast

VinFast hasn’t said much about what is underneath these cars mechanically, aside from a tri-motor setup good for 617 horsepower. It’s not clear what size battery these cars will use, nor what charging times or range figures could look like.

On paper, it looks like VinFast is aiming to take a shot at imported non-Vietnamese luxury brands, especially ones that are coming from China. Because of geopolitical tensions and high tariffs, Chinese brands have mostly stayed out of Vietnam, but their presence can be felt in the rest of Southeast Asia. Cars like the Maextro S800 or Denza Z9 are meant to show the world that China is capable of producing technologically advanced, well-made luxury cars.

I’d wager that Luc Hong is meant to do the same thing. As far as U.S. consumption goes, well, I think VinFast should focus on improving its existing two models and bringing over the smaller and cheaper VF6 and VF7, both of which are already on sale elsewhere in the world. For right now, I’ll bet that these sedans will mostly sell to rich Vietnamese citizens in search of a homegrown luxury car. We’ve reached out to VinFast to see if they’ll come to the U.S., and we’ll update this post if we hear back, but I wouldn’t be too optimistic.