The new VinFast 900 LX armored EV built with INKAS shrugs off bullets and grenades while dripping in gold trim
Although VinFast cars are rarely spotted on American roads due to the brand’s lukewarm local launch, they are very popular in Vietnam, where the company is based. Its newest creation, the Lạc Hồng 900 LX that was developed in collaboration with armoring specialists Inkas, has just been introduced to the domestic market.
It’s a far cry from some of VinFast’s more affordable models and could prove perfect for high-rolling executives and government officials who want luxury wrapped in an extra layer or two of protection.
More Than Bulletproof
The 900 LX shares a lot in common with the pre-existing VinFast VF 9 and will be available in both non-armored and armored guises. The Inkas-built version is fully homologated for Vietnamese roads and carries certification to withstand rifle fire, including armor-piercing rounds.
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Just in case that wasn’t enough to convince shoppers of the 900 LX’s security, Inkas says it can also withstand the simultaneous detonation of two DM51 hand grenades, and during testing, it dealt with 400 laser-guided rounds. Importantly, the armored version doesn’t really look any different than the standard model.
The Powertrains
It’s understood that there are some slight powertrain differences between the standard and the armored versions of the Lạc Hồng 900 LX. Local media reports that while both use a 123 kWh battery pack sourced from CATL, the standard model uses two electric motors combining to produce 402 hp and 457 lb-ft (620 Nm) of torque, allowing it to hit 62 mph (100 km/h) in 6.8 seconds.
By comparison, the armored version’s motors have been upgraded to deliver 455 hp and 457 lb-ft (620 Nm). However, despite the extra grunt, the Inkas model needs 9.8 seconds to reach 62 mph due to all the weight of the armoring.
Visually, the 900 LX stands out from the shorter-wheelbase VF 9 that it is based on. For example, it includes a custom chrome-finished grille and a slew of gold accents, including the door handles and the prominent hood ornament. These gold elements continue into the cabin, where you’ll also find plenty of soft-touch leather and wooden accents.
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