Official Premier Launch from South Bangkok Autoworks Plc.
Ladies and Gentlemen, welcome to our premier launch from South Bangkok Autoworks and our luxury subsidiary, Trisula.
It is our great pleasure for revealing our products that will give the impression “Love at the first drive” for 2018 LA Auto Show!
2019 SBA Cdx. 2.0 iH
SBA Cdx. 2.0 iH (Plugin Hybrid)
Our new 2019 Cdx. 2.0 iH is the plugin hybrid version of the current 6th generation of the famous Cdx, while the main engineering and design philosophy are still maintained to its core, using all aluminum body construction for lightness and legendary hydropneumatic suspension with the great shape designed for comfort while archiving the low drag coefficient.
Having the fuel efficiency is not compromised to its performance, the power source comes from turbocharged 2.0 liter inline 4 with our new SXhybrid-system™, you can have the sporty acceleration when need while capable of great fuel consumption.
Thanks to the latest battery technology, now the 2.0 iH is carrying additional 9.2 kWh Litium-ion battery pack, transmitted via 110 horsepower AC motor, also comes with regenerative braking for recharging the energy with having extra braking power.
Speaking of the performance, despite of being hybrid meant to be fuel efficient, this 2.0 iH is capable of the top speed of 150 mph. (electronically limitted at 150 mph / 240 km/h)
2019 SBA Cdx X45 Integral
SBA Cdx. X45 Integral
Our Cdx X45 is our special project, developed with single objective “The wolf in sheep’s clothing”. Powered by twin turbo 4.5 liter flatplane V8, producing over 670 horsepowers with more than 800 nm of torque, transmitted via Integral X8 all wheel drive system with electronic differential and 7 speed SADCS™ (SBA’s Active Double Clutch System).
With launch control appeared in “Sport mode” will rocket this X45 Integral within 3.4 seconds, while selecting “Hyper mode”, the suspension will lowered by 30 millimeter for better aerodynamic spliipery, enhanced fuel map for unleashing all 670+ horsepowers, and will be capable of the maximum top speed of 213 mph (electronically limited to 340 km/h), a truly breathtaking machine.
- Cdx. X45 is limited production and preorders will be open on public days with $20,000 deposit.
2019 SBA Cdx. 5.0 Prestige
SBA Cdx. 5.0 Prestige
An apex of all Cdx., the one and only supreme flagship of all SBA’s line up without compromise.
Powered by all aluminum 5.0 V8 (crossplane), producing 415 horsepowers with wide range of powerband for effortless driving, all transmitted via Integral all wheel drive system for maximum traction without compromising the handling and comfort while still able pushing the 0-60 acceleration of 5.8 seconds with top speed of 188 mph (300 km/h).
As being the flagship model, all 5.0 prestige comes with specialized “Hydroactiva” suspension with selectable suspension setting for unmatched ride comfort. A handmade upholstery with fully adjustable seats and optional of custom made upholstery and premium Silk inserts with Siamese rosewood decoration, HUD and infortainment system.
- Also SBA provides “Cdx. 5.0 Regalia” the guard version for official state car, only preserved for government and royal fleets via special vehicle division.
- All Cdx. 5.0 Prestige are reserved for preorder only and will be open on public days starting of $20,000 deposit.
2019 SBA Gracelet 2.0 iH
SBA Gracelet 2.0 iH
The Gracelet 2.0 iH is the latest hybrid powerplant in 7th generation of the Gracelet, only without having plugin hybrid system for much affordable price tag.
Power comes from turbocharged 2 liter inline 4 with additional of 7 kWh battery pack and extra 100 horsepowers AC motor within SXhybrid system, for great fuel efficiency but still capable of the performance like much larger car.
The 2.0 iH comes with premium leather seats and revised infotainment system for the hybrid system while still having selectable suspension like the premium 2.0 iP.
The Gracelet 2.0 iH will have the special color option “Electric Blue”.
2019 SBA Gracelet 2.0 Ti Integral
SBA Gracelet 2.0 Ti Integral
As our continuation for the legendary “Gracelet Integral” since 1985, now once again the circle has completed with our hands of legendary rally star, Azure Giovanni, driving the latest Gracelet 2.0 Ti Integral in 2018 LA Autoshow.
“I’ve begun driving the Gracelet for rallying since 1976 in my facelifted Mk.1 for the local championship back in Italy, later in 1980 I’ve become the official star driver of SBA and had a chance driving the legendary of Gracelet Integral 4 S in Group B Rallly with many success before switching to the Group A Gracelet Integral.”
“The thing that I like the most since I drove my first Gracelet is the agility, you can push hard in to the corner without hesitation and it will quickly turn into the pointed direction as you asked, even I made a statement of ‘either flatout or being flatten out’ when I was rallying in late 80s, even the Gracelet become all wheel drive machine.”
The Gracelet 2.0 Ti Integral now uses the turbocharged 2.0 liter inline 4 with 400 horsepowers, transmitting via 6 speed SADCS™ (SBA’s Active Double Clutch System) mated with Integral X system and electronic LSD for maximizing the traction while delivering the sharp and precise handling, very crucial for cornering in harsh surface.
The acceleration from 0-60 within 4.3 seconds with the maximum top speed of 168 mph (270 km/h as electronically limited) while archiving more than 1.1 G of lateral G force during the cornering.
As maintaining the famous sharp handling, the Gracelet 2.0 Ti Integral comes with the adaptive suspension with selectable suspension tuning, and for the first time, you can fine tune you suspension with customizable suspension setting* along with car dynamic setting, Custom, Comfort, Active, Sport and “Maximum Attack” to suit your driving needs.
2018 SBA Rosales R180 TCT
SBA Rosales R180 TCT
While the Gracelet Integral became as the holy grail of the rally heritage, the Rosales now becomes as the spiritual sucessor not just for the small hot hatchback, but also a worthy sucessor for world rally championship. To celebrate of returning to world rally championship, SBA teamed up with the special vehicle devision and SBA Motorsport GmBH to produce the special version of this popular 4th generation Rosales to bear the legend badge of “TCT” from the famous Gracelet TCT in 1980s.
A slightly larger 1.8 turbocharged inline 4 engine with i-VVRS (intellegent Variable Valve Response System) pushing power of 216 horsepowers with 273 nm of torque, transmitted all power via 6 speed manual gearbox through front wheel drive while accelerates from 0-60 within 5.9 seconds with helps from launch control, and archiving the top speed of 151 mph (242 km/h), much faster than the many speedy hothatches.
The Rosales R180 TCT is limited edition, total of 1000 cars world wide with 500 of 5 doors hatchback and 500 of 3 doors hatchback, SBA will release total of 400 cars both in 5 doors and 3 doors version to US dealers.
2019 Trisula Ceratina XC (Type M)
Trisula Ceratina XC
The first Sport luxury SUV from the luxury brand, Trisula, with design philosophy of strengh and agility, ready for all action both on road and off road surface.
Powered by twin turbo 3 liter V6 with integral system and 9 speed SIDS™ (Silkmatic Intellegent Drive System), producing 400 horsepowers with 534 nm of torque (type M only).
Acceleration from 0-60 within 5.7 seconds with top speed at 175 mph (280 km/h, electronically limitted).
The comfortability comes from Adaptive Drive™ suspension, with selectable mode both for integrated driving dynamic and individually driving dynamic for the best balance between comfortability and sportiness.
The Ceratina XC comes with Luxury seats with highend infotainment sound system.
2019 Trisula Apodina CS and SP (Type M)
Trisula Apodina CS (Type M)
A roadster with the joy of driving with the top down while capable of being luxury grand tourer.
Power comes from twin turbo 3.0 V6 (type M only) producing 400 horsepowers transmitted to rear wheel drive via 9 speed SIDS™ (Silkmatic Intellegent Drive System) for effortless performance, reaching top speed of 175 mph (280 km/h, electronically limitted) while having reasonable fuel consumption.
The Apodina CS comes with luxury leather upholstery with Alcantara inserts and optional Hardtop
Trisula Apodina SP (Type M)
A compact grandtourer with capable of bringing the younger generation.
Apodina SP is the coupe variant of the Apodina line, both as 2 seater configuration or optional 2+2 configuration, all having luxury leather upholstery with Alcantara inserts.
Thank you for joining us at 2018 LA Auto Show. If you wish for any test drive, we are also providing the test car at the test drive.