VinFast may be struggling to crack the world’s most lucrative market here in the US, but that is not stopping it from aiming higher up the food chain. The company has unveiled a pair of flagship ultra-luxury models intended to push its image far beyond the mainstream EV space.

The 800S SUV and the 900S sedan join the existing 900 LX in the Lac Hong high-end lineup, taking aim at the Rolls-Royce Cullinan and the Mercedes-Maybach S-Class, or at least daring to.

The new models feature a large grille with vertical slats inspired by Vietnamese bamboo, flanked by split LED headlights. A gold ornament on the hood depicts the mythical Lac bird, which also appears on the D-pillars and rear emblem. According to VinFast, the Lac Hong lettering on the tailgate is crafted from a genuine gold-plated alloy.

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The 900S sedan rides on a massive wheelbase and adopts a sculpted profile accented with aluminum trim, while its black wheels look lifted straight from the Maybach playbook. A sloping roofline flows into a fastback-style rear end with T-shaped LED taillights and a pair of vents.

The 800S SUV, by contrast, mirrors the upright proportions of the Rolls-Royce Cullinan, with straight character lines, silver accents, multi-spoke wheels, and a thick D-pillar that reinforces its imposing stance.

Cabin Materials And Interface Layout

Inside, both models combine wood veneers with Nappa leather and gold-plated inserts. The dashboard integrates a single display that houses both the digital instrument cluster and infotainment system. A cylindrical knob on the center console recalls BMW’s iDrive controller. Dual wireless charging pads, manual controls for the power-adjustable seats, and gold-plated speaker grilles round out the presentation.

While both cars share much of their dashboard architecture, the 900S sedan shifts the spotlight firmly to those in the back. It promises generous rear legroom, zero-gravity executive seating, automatic power-assisted doors, and an available partition housing a large-format projection entertainment system and a foldable executive workstation. There is also a starry night headliner and warm ambient lighting to seal the deal.

Tri-Motor Power And Fully Active Suspension

Both models are fitted with an electric powertrain. The tri-motor option produces a combined 617 hp (460 kW / 625 PS), sending power to all four wheels. VinFast has not shared details on battery capacity or range, but it does promise an all-new fully active suspension system engineered to deliver exceptional ride comfort and dynamic stability. The EVs will also feature advanced intelligent technologies and comprehensive safety systems.

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The VinFast Lac Hong 800S and 900S are scheduled to go on sale in 2027. Pricing remains under wraps, though it is safe to assume a healthy step up from the brand’s VF mainstream passenger EVs and Green commercial mobility lines.

And it is not just Rolls-Royce, Maybach, and Bentley in the crosshairs. VinFast’s Lac Hong range will also have to contend with Chinese players such as the Huawei-backed Maextro, which promise similar presence and tech at far more competitive prices.

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Few, if any, car manufacturers change their prices and sales policies as abruptly as Tesla, and it has become part of the brand’s public persona. The company famously reversed its resale ban for the Cybertruck a couple of years ago, and it has now unsettled customers again with its latest Full Self-Driving-related revision.

As Carscoops reported earlier this year, Tesla no longer offers Full Self-Driving (Supervised) as a one-time purchase and has shifted entirely to a monthly subscription model. It also announced that owners who had previously paid upfront for FSD would only be able to transfer it to their next vehicle if they took delivery of a new Tesla by March 31.

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Soon after this announcement, Tesla revised the wording of its FSD Transfer program terms, stating that customers simply needed to place an order by March 31 to qualify for a transfer. That revision took effect on January 20, 2026, temporarily replacing the delivery-by deadline with an order-by cutoff and giving buyers more flexibility, especially those trying to secure one of the final custom-built Model S or Model X vehicles before production winds down.

It has now reversed that change, once again requiring vehicles to be delivered by March 31 rather than merely ordered by that date.

It is understood that customers who placed an order and received an expected delivery window on or before March 31 will remain eligible for an FSD transfer, even if delivery slips into April because of delays on Tesla’s side. However, those who placed an order but were given a delivery window beyond March 31 will not have their FSD transfer honored.

Bad News For Cybertruck Buyers

Those who placed an order for the new Tesla Model Cybertruck Dual-Motor AWD are likely to be most affected. After Tesla updated its policy to simply require an order placed by March 31, Not a Tesla App reports many shoppers placed orders for the new entry-level Cybertruck at its introductory price of $59,999, fully expecting to be able to transfer their FSD system, despite many deliveries not expected until next year. Now, those buyers appear to be out of luck.

Furthermore, that introductory price has since increased to $69,990, and deliveries for this specific trim are not expected to begin until the summer, effectively excluding all current order holders from the transfer window under the reinstated delivery rule.

Compounding the issue, there are no readily available Dual-Motor AWD Cybertruck units in existing inventory that would allow customers to pivot their transfer to an in-stock alternative.

In what seems to be an effort to ease frustration, Tesla is offering full refunds, including the $250 order fee, which is typically non-refundable.

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