Vietnamese electric car manufacturer, Vinfast, showcased their entire line-up at the GIMS Qatar 2023. The Vinfast VF6, VF7, VF8 and VF9 all had their Middle East premiere at the Geneva International Motor Show this year. With the premiere, Vinfast aims to enter the UAE and other Middle Eastern markets and cater to the growing demands for EVs.
Vinfast VF6
The smallest of the four EVs, the VF6 is a sub-compact crossover hatchback that features good looks and premium interiors. Some of its notable features include LED headlamps, 12.9-inch infotainment, HUD cluster, Level 2 ADAS, and Leatherette upholstery. As for the electric powertrain:
- Battery Capacity: 75.3kWh
- Max Power: 200hp
- Peak Torque: 310Nm
- Range (claimed): 381KM
Vinfast VF7
The VF7 is a compact SUV offering from Vinfast that is either offered in an FWD single-motor configuration or a dual-motor AWD configuration. The VF7 is also equipped with a ton of features including a large 15.6-inch infotainment display and Level 2 ADAS. As for the electric powertrain:
FWD
- Battery Capacity: 75.3kWh
- Max Power: 200hp
- Peak Torque: 310Nm
- Range (claimed): 450KM
AWD
- Battery Capacity: 75.3kWh
- Max Power: 349hp
- Peak Torque: 500Nm
- Range (claimed): 431KM
Vinfast VF8
Moving to the VF8, the mid-size crossover SUV offering from Vinfast is offered in two variants: ECO and Plus. Both these trims feature AWD dual-motor setup as standard. The features list on the VF8 gets longer with the addition of heated seats and steering wheel as compared to the VF7. As for the powertrain:
Eco
- Battery Capacity: 87.7kWh
- Max Power: 348hp
- Peak Torque: 320Nm
- Range (claimed): 471KM
Plus
- Battery Capacity: 87.7kWh
- Max Power: 402hp
- Peak Torque: 620Nm
- Range (claimed): 457KM
Vinfast VF9
Finally, the range-topping VF9 is a full-size MPV/SUV with three-row seating on offer. Vinfast offers the EV in a single AWD powertrain option and features the largest battery among all other models in the line-up. The VF9’s cabin is also feature loaded with leather heated seats, panoramic sunroof, 15.6-inch infotainment, Level 2 ADAS, connected features and more.
- Battery Capacity: 123kWh
- Max Power: 402hp
- Peak Torque: 620Nm
- Range (claimed): 580KM
Vinfast gained popularity and was valued at $85 million as the brand went public on the New York Stock Exchange in the USA. Here are more details about the Vinfast’s rise to popularity.
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