Meet the VinFast VF6 & VF7: Stylish New Vietnamese SUVs Starting From Rs 16.49 lakh

Vietnamese giant, VinFast, has officially entered India with the VF6 and VF7 being their first SUVs on our shores. The VF6 is a compact SUV, priced from Rs 16.49 lakh (ex-showroom), while the VF7 full-size SUV comes at a higher price tag of Rs 20.89 lakh (ex-showroom). Both these EVs are well-packaged, stylish, and targeted to a completely different buyer! So without further ado, let’s take a closer look at both of these EVs in detail…

Before getting into the details, here’s a rundown of the variants and pricing…

VF6 Price 

The VF6 is available in 3 variants and one battery pack option, with prices ranging from Rs 16.49 lakh to Rs 18.29 lakh (ex-showroom). More of this has been covered later in the article. 

VF7 Price 

As seen in the table above, prices for the VF7 range from Rs 20.89 lakh to Rs 25.49 lakh (ex-showroom). You get different drivetrain options and a bigger battery option as well. 

VinFast VF6 

The VF6 is positioned as the entry-level VinFast, set to take on the popular compact electric SUVs.

Its styling is unlike any of its competitors and brings in a fresh design in the compact SUV space. It has plenty of sporty design elements, combined with clean body lines for a modern and appealing look. It sports eyebrow-shaped LED DRLs that are connected via the VinFast logo. The aggressively styled bumpers further add a nice touch to the fascia. 

It sits on 18-inch dual-tone alloy wheels and gets thick body cladding on the wheel arches, running across the lower section of the SUV.  The rear features connected LED taillights, a well-integrated spoiler, and a chunky bumper. The India-spec model will come with six colour options: Infinity Blanc, Crimson Red, Urban Mint, Jet Black, Desat Silver, and Zenith Grey.

The VF6’s interior takes the minimalist design approach, similar to most modern EVs, including the Tesla Model Y. While the infotainment unit dominates the dashboard, you also get plenty of physical controls in the lower section of the dashboard. 

There is no driver display, and you instead get a head-up display showing you all the vital information. Soft-touch materials across the cabin add a sense of sophistication, and you get silver inserts to contrast the sporty all-black theme. 

The top features include a 12.9-inch touchscreen, a 360-degree camera, a head-up display, heated and ventilated front seats, a panoramic glass roof, 7 airbags, and Level-2 advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS).

The VF6 gets a respectable 59.6 kWh battery pack, available across two trims. In the top-spec trim. The performance output varies depending on the trim you choose. The Eco version makes 177 PS and 250 Nm, while the Plus iteration generates 204 PS and 310 Nm.

The VF6 gets fast charging capabilities, ensuring a 20-80 percent top-up in just 30 minutes with a DC charger. 

VinFast VF7

The VF7 has been positioned as the flagship model and will compete with mid-size electric SUVs. In comparison to the VF6, the VF7 is a larger alternative with more features and a more premium interior with plenty of high-end features. 

The VF7’s design is sporty and upbeat, but not very polarizing or in your face. It comes with signature VinFast styling that will catch attention on our roads, and with over 4.5 metres in length, it has the road presence too. Its proportions are squat and wide, and the stretched-out ‘V’ will remind you of the car’s brand. 

It sports 19-inch alloy wheels, which complement the overall styling really well. Design elements like flush door handles add a sense of premiumness, and the rear end’s sleek and sporty design with subtle chrome inserts round off the overall look. 

Like the VF6, the VF7 also boasts a clean and subtle interior that screams modernism. The sophisticated dual-tone theme, combined with plenty of premium leatherette materials, elevates the feel of the cabin. Moreover, there are well-executed storage spaces as well for your knick-knacks. The 537-litre boot space is something is something you would appreciate during airport visits or your IKEA runs.

The key amenities include a 12.9-inch touchscreen, an 8-way powered driver’s seat, a head-up display, a panoramic sunroof, and ventilated front seats. Safety is taken care of by multiple airbags,  an electronic parking brake, an auto-dimming rear-view mirror, and a 360-degree camera. It also gets level-2 ADAS features. 

The VF7 gets a single 70.8 kWh battery pack, available in FWD and AWD trims. The FWD system features a single motor that makes 201 PS and 310 Nm, while the AWD variant gets dual motors that churn out 354 PS and 500 Nm.

The AWD version sprints from 0-100 kmph in just 5.8 seconds, which is great for a full-size SUV. Furthermore, you also get fast charging with speeds of up to 150 kW. The FWD has a claimed range of 532 km.

Rivals 

The VinFast VF6 rivals the likes of Hyundai Creta Electric, Tata Curvv EV, Mahindra BE 6, and MG ZS EV.

The VinFast VF7 competes against the likes of the Volvo EX30, BMW iX1 LWB, Hyundai Ioniq 5, and BYD Sealion 7. 

ZigSays…

For a car, or a car brand, to find success in India is more complicated than it looks. India is no doubt a tough market to crack, and many things need to be correct for a new brand to succeed. The good thing is that both VF6 and VF7 have strong fundamentals and look promising. Their biggest strengths are modern and unique design, and feature-rich cabins that actually feel high-end. 

India’s growing EV infrastructure and rising interest in affordable electric SUVs could play in their favor. However, challenges like brand recognition, after-sales service, and strong rivals (Tata, MG, Hyundai, and Mahindra) stand in the way. It would all come down to whether VinFast can connect with the Indian buyer or not, something that BYD has very well managed to do. 

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