VF 7 deliveries are slated to begin in Vietnam early next year and the electric crossover will eventually be offered in the U.S.
VinFast continues to expand their electric vehicle lineup as the company has launched the VF 7 in Vietnam.
Since we’ve already seen the crossover on numerous occasions, we’ll simply note the model has sleek styling and a “bird-wing-shaped” LED lighting strip up front. They’re joined by flush-mounted door handles, a ‘pinched’ rear pillar, and up to 20-inch alloy wheels.
In terms of size, the VF 7 measures 178.9 inches (4,545 mm) long and has a wheelbase that spans 111.8 inches (2,840 mm). To put those numbers into perspective, the crossover is 1.5 inches (38 mm) longer than the BMW X1 and has a 5.8 inch (147 mm) longer wheelbase.
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The interior features a minimalist design as there isn’t much besides a 12.9-inch infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. That being said, the crossover sports “vegan-leather” seats, a head-up display, and a distinctive shifter. The Plus variant goes a step further with a two-tone design and a panoramic glass roof.
The entry-level VF 7 has a 59.6 kWh battery pack that powers an electric motor developing 174 hp (130 kW / 177 PS) and 184 lb-ft (250 Nm) of torque. It will enable the city-focused variant to have a WLTP range of up to 375 km (233 miles).
Upgrading to the VF 7 Plus rewards buyers with a dual-motor all-wheel drive system developing up to 349 hp (260 kW / 354 PS) and 369 lb-ft (500 Nm) of torque. Customers will also find a larger 75.3 kWh battery pack, which increases the WLTP range up to 431 km (268 miles). On top of that, the dash to 62 mph (100 km/h) takes 5.8 seconds.
On the safety front, VinFast said buyers will find adaptive cruise control, blind-spot detection, automatic emergency braking, and a forward collision warning system. They’re joined by rear cross-traffic alert, lane departure warning, and a surround view camera system.
In Vietnam, pricing starts at 999 million dong ($41,383) and climbs to 1.199 billion dong ($49,669) for the Plus variant. However, customers can get a discount by leasing the battery separately.
VinFast will begin accepting reservations on December 2 and Vietnamese deliveries are slated to begin in early 2024. The crossover will eventually be offered in additional markets including the United States.
