Lac Hong

VIETNAM’S ROLLS-ROYCE CHALLENGER

The Lac Hong 900 LX, 900S & 800S: Vietnam’s Ultra-Luxury Statement

This is where VinFast’s ambitions reach their most audacious extreme. The Lac Hong marque represents the pinnacle of ultra-luxury and currently comprises the 900 LX, 900S and 800S models. The 900 LX was launched in 2025, including a world-leading advanced armored variant. In March 2026, VinFast officially unveiled the 800S and 900S to expand the Lac Hong collection. 

Inspired by Vietnam’s cultural heritage and embodying the courage, intellect and stature of the nation, the new models deliver design and craftsmanship described as on par with the world’s most prestigious ultra-luxury vehicles. The Lac Hong 800S projects a bold, powerful and refined aesthetic, while the Lac Hong 900S reflects timeless, classical values. 

The design language is deliberately loaded with national symbolism. The grille features straight vertical slats inspired by the resilience of Vietnamese bamboo, while the wing-shaped emblem evokes the Lac bird in ascent. 

The 800S appears to be a full-size SUV and the 900S a full-size sedan. Both feature automatic doors, zero-gravity seats, and a new fully active suspension system. The interiors are characterised by a reductive layout and extensive use of high-grade materials, including genuine wood veneers and gold-plated trim elements. 

On performance, both models can be configured with a tri-motor powertrain one front motor and two rear motors generating a combined output of up to 460 kW (approximately 615 hp). 

VinFast has not announced any plans to launch the 800S or 900S internationally. As with the 900 LX, availability may initially be limited to the domestic market.  Both models are scheduled for commercial launch in 2027

COMPARO: Lac Hong vs. Rolls-Royce Spectre & Mercedes EQS

The Lac Hong 800S and 900S will go head-to-head with the Rolls-Royce Spectre, Mercedes EQS, BMW i7, and Genesis Electrified G90 in the ultra-luxury electric segment. This matchup will be decided less by horsepower or range than by brand prestige, craftsmanship reputation, and the willingness of ultra-high-net-worth Vietnamese buyers to choose a domestic champion over established European royalty.

The Lac Hong 800S and 900S are described as delivering design and craftsmanship on par with the world’s most prestigious ultra-luxury vehicles,  and their 615 hp tri-motor setup matches or exceeds the performance of most competitors in the segment. But heritage matters enormously in ultra-luxury, and Rolls-Royce’s century-old legacy cannot be countered with bamboo-inspired grille slats alone.

The initial market for Lac Hong is almost certainly Vietnam’s nouveau riche — a rapidly expanding class of wealthy consumers with strong national pride and a preference for products that embody Vietnamese identity at the highest level. In that context specifically, the Lac Hong proposition makes considerable sense.

For European luxury refinement, German precision, and driver-focused performance, Porsche and BMW remain superior. For sheer technological novelty and entertainment-forward design, the Afeela 1 is in a class of its own.