At this 12 months’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES), VinFast introduced out a complete of 5 electrical autos on stage, three of which are new to the portfolio. The new EVs are the VF5, VF6 and VF7, that are joined by the acquainted-trying VF8 and VF9.
For a greater understanding of VinFast’s EV line-up, we now have to flip again the clock somewhat bit. Back in January final 12 months, the corporate introduced three EVs, particularly the VF31, VF32 and VF33. These three have since been renamed to the VF e34, VF e35 and VF e36 respectively.
While the VF e34 is presently solely bought in Vietnam (for now), the VF e35 and e36 can be obtainable in different markets, together with the United States. At CES, the Vietnamese carmaker determined to market the latter two SUVs within the US because the VF8 and VF9, with pre-orders now open for a payment of USD200 (RM840).
Reserving both will internet consumers an e-voucher value both USD3,000 (RM12,607) or USD5,000 (RM21,012), and as for pricing, the D-phase VF8 begins at USD41,000 (RM172,303) and the E-phase VF9 from USD56,000 (RM235,340). Each comes with a guaranty of 10 years or 200,000 km, whichever comes first, with Level 2+ autonomous driving options for the Eco and Plus variants, whereas Level 3 and 4 is for the Premium variant.
Both SUVs are a part of VinFast’s technique to attain a wider world viewers, which brings us to the three new fashions offered at CES. In an investor replace posted in October, the corporate confirmed plans to develop its EV line-up additional, with three new fashions masking the A to C segments.
The new fashions are all SUVs and are referred to because the VF e32 (A-phase), VF e33 (B-phase) and VF e34P (C-phase), however for the US market, they are going to be referred to as the VF5, VF6 and VF7 respectively. The carmaker solely offered exterior photographs of those new EVs, so we’ll have to look ahead to inside photographs and technical specs.
In phrases of design, the VF5 has a profile that’s paying homage to the Hyundai Creta and has cues comparable to these on the bigger VF8, together with the distinctive grille, creased bonnet and two-tier headlamps. Meanwhile, the rear has extra in widespread with the even bigger VF9, most notably the slim gentle bar, though there are extra lighting parts within the apron, whereas a two-tone paint scheme injects some aptitude.
Moving on, the VF6 additionally will get comparable cues however has a extra curvaceous form general, with the rear sporting a raked window that leads right into a extra stylised gentle bar and VinFast script. Unlike its smaller sibling, the VF6 additionally will get outstanding black physique cladding over its wheel arches.
The identical is true of the VF7, which is presumably probably the most trendy of the three new VinFast EVs due to its coupe-like roofline, flush door handles, pinched C-pillars, daring A-wing-formed entrance apron and fairly aggressive rear finish. The three new EVs are anticipated to be launched in 2023.
GALLERY: VinFast VF5 (VF e32)
GALLERY: VinFast VF6 (VF e33)
GALLERY: VinFast VF7 (VF e34P)
GALLERY: VinFast VF8 (VF e35)
GALLERY: VinFast VF9 (VF e36)
