The most fuel-efficient SUV models in Vietnam
The most fuel-consuming SUV in Vietnam has a fuel consumption of up to 860,517 VND/100 km at current gas prices, equal to the hypercar Bugatti Veyron.
SUVs have always had a bad reputation for fuel economy. Even though they are popular in many markets, especially the US, SUVs have often been criticized by environmental groups for their high fuel consumption and carbon emissions. Over the years, automakers have become more environmentally conscious and are looking for ways to reduce the fuel consumption and carbon emissions of SUVs.
As a result, today's SUVs offer more fuel economy than ever before, along with the use of lighter materials and more advanced engines to reduce environmental impact. However, many SUVs still have high fuel consumption.
Hummer H2 - 860,517 VND/100 km
The Hummer H2 was built by AM General between 2002 and 2009. It is a full-size SUV, smaller than the Hummer H1 but larger than most other 7-seater vehicles on the market. In Vietnam, this vehicle line appeared around 2009, but is now less common. Some bulletproof Hummer H2s also appear in the Government's fleet.
The H2 is built under contract by General Motors at a special factory in Mishawaka, Indiana, USA. The total weight of the vehicle is up to 3.9 tons. The vehicle is equipped with a variety of engines and all consume fuel. The 2002-2004 and 2005-2007 generations use a 6.0L V8 engine, while the 2008-2009 generation uses a 6.2L V8 engine.
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Combined fuel consumption is 26.1L/100km, equivalent to VND860,517/100km at current gasoline prices. This figure is on par with the hypercar Bugatti Veyron, which has a combined fuel consumption of about 24.9L/100km, equivalent to VND820,953/100km at current gasoline prices.
Bentley Bentayga - 471,471 VND/100 km
Since the first Bentayga appeared in Vietnam in 2016, the number of this super luxury SUV model has increased significantly thanks to its soft design, luxurious interior and powerful performance.
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The Bentley Bentayga has three engine options, including W12, V8 and V6 Hybrid. With the most powerful engine option, the W12, the car has a combined fuel consumption of 14.3L/100km, equivalent to 471,471 VND/100km at current gasoline prices.
Mercedes-Benz G 63 - 438,501 VND/100 km
The Mercedes-AMG G 63 is becoming a familiar model in the SUV group priced at over 10 billion VND in Vietnam. The car has a square, boxy design, giving it a rugged look, but the interior tends to be luxurious like the sedans of the German car company.
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The engine is a 4.0L twin-turbo V8, producing 577 horsepower and 850 Nm of maximum torque. Combined with a 9-speed automatic transmission and 4Matic four-wheel drive, the German SUV can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.5 seconds and reach a top speed of 220 km/h. Combined fuel consumption is 13.3L/100km, equivalent to 438,501 VND/100km at current gasoline prices.
Lamborghini Urus - 418,719 VND/100 km
Lamborghini Urus is the third best-selling model from the "bull" brand in Vietnam, after Aventador and Huracan. Since the first one arrived in 2018, the number of Urus in Vietnam has now reached 15.
The car's design is a blend of the Aventador and Huracan styles and applied to an SUV. With a supercar-oriented design, Urus quickly became popular with car enthusiasts in Vietnam. This car model is officially sold with a starting price of 13.1 billion VND, excluding additional options.
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The power of the super SUV comes from a 4.0L twin-turbo V8 engine, producing 641 horsepower and 850 Nm of torque. The transmission is an 8-speed automatic and 4-wheel drive system. Thanks to that, the car can accelerate from 0-100 km/h in just 3.6 seconds, before reaching a maximum speed of 305 km/h. The combined fuel consumption is 12.7L/100km, equivalent to 418,719 VND/100km at current gasoline prices.
Toyota Land Cruiser - 415,422 VND/100 km
The Toyota Land Cruiser LC 300 generation was launched globally in June 2021 and was officially distributed in the Vietnamese market shortly thereafter with a starting price of 4.06 billion VND. However, the 2022 Land Cruiser is in short supply worldwide due to a crisis in chip and component shortages.
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The version distributed in Vietnam uses a 3.5L twin-turbocharged V6 gasoline engine, producing 409 horsepower and 650 Nm of torque, a 10-speed automatic transmission and 4WD drive system. Comes with the Toyota Safety Sense safety package with features such as active cruise control, lane tracking assist, pre-collision warning...
Toyota Vietnam announced the fuel consumption in mixed conditions of Land Cruiser LC300 is 12.6 liters/100 km, equivalent to 415,422 VND/100 km according to current gasoline prices.
