On November 21, VinFast officially launched the VF 7 electric car with a price starting at 850 million VND. The price of the VinFast VF 7 is not cheap compared to many cars in the C segment. However, this Vietnamese brand car is exempt from registration fee, so the on-road price is quite competitive. Especially, the VinFast VF 7 stands out with its attractive design and a rich list of technological features. Therefore, it is not difficult to understand why the VinFast VF 7 immediately made waves in the electric car community.
“The design is truly attractive, modern, robust, especially the rear end. VinFast VF 7 is worthy of being the most beautiful car in the C segment in Vietnam,” reader My Hanh expressed her opinion.
Sharing the same opinion, reader Huong Lan said: “VinFast always knows how to create surprises with the design of its products. The VF 7 design is truly beautiful and outstanding in the C-SUV segment. Moreover, with VinFast’s price and battery leasing policy, it is truly unrivaled in its price range.”
Reader Manh Truong confidently predicted: “The car is too beautiful, the price is too good. If the performance is truly stable, VF 7 is likely to surpass the sales of the CX-5.”
Reader Ngoc Tran believes: “VinFast VF 7 is truly top-notch. It has great features at a great price, suitable for many Vietnamese families. I will make a deposit right away.”
Reader Le Phuong also did not hesitate to give a lot of praise for the new VinFast car. “The appearance of the VF 7 is excellent, everyone has to praise it for its beautiful and eye-catching design, very personalized. The equipment is great too. I will lock in one.”
In addition, many other readers share the same view: “VinFast VF 7 is truly luxurious, classy, and smooth. No complaints at all.”
The VF 7 is the 6th intelligent electric SUV, completing VinFast’s range of pure electric SUV products, covering segments from A to E.
VinFast VF 7 has two versions: Base and Plus, designed in the “Asymmetric Aerospace” language created by Torino Design (Italy), representing freedom, technology, stylishness, and personality.
The interior of the VF 7 is designed for the driver, with highlights such as a large touchscreen entertainment display up to 12.9 inches, a head-up display system, a unique two-tone D-cut steering wheel, and exquisitely designed piano-style shift buttons.
In terms of performance, VinFast equips the VF 7 Plus version with two electric motors with a maximum total power of up to 260 kW (equivalent to 349 horsepower), a maximum torque of 500 Nm, and an all-wheel-drive system, making this car the most powerful in its segment. Combined with a 75.3 kWh battery pack, the car can travel a maximum distance of 431 km per full charge (according to WLTP standards).
Meanwhile, the VF 7 Base version is equipped with a single electric motor with a maximum power of 130 kW (equivalent to 174 horsepower), a maximum torque of 250 Nm, and a 59.6 kWh battery pack, capable of traveling a maximum distance of 375 km per full charge (according to WLTP standards). While the Plus version will meet the maximum speed passion and long-distance travel needs, the Base version will be a stylish and flexible choice for urban roads.
In terms of safety features, the car is equipped with 8 airbags and full active safety systems such as anti-lock braking system (ABS), electronic brakeforce distribution (EBD), emergency brake assist (BA), electronic stability control (ESC), traction control system (TCS), hill start assist (HSA), rollover prevention (ROM), etc. Especially, the Plus version is equipped with an advanced ADAS driving assistance system with 11 basic features and 15 advanced features. At the time of delivery, the VF 7 will have basic ADAS features such as adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning, forward collision warning, rear cross-traffic alert, blind-spot warning, door warning, emergency automatic front braking, 360-degree camera system… Other features will be updated remotely by VinFast for free in 2024.
Both versions come with the VF Connect smart service package, featuring advanced technologies and intelligent features such as a virtual assistant capable of interacting in multiple regional accents using Vietnamese voice, vehicle control and Q&A support, stand-up comedy storytelling; automatic emergency calling function; illegal intrusion monitoring and warning; real-time vehicle information monitoring and display… These features are only available in VinFast electric cars, completely different from gasoline models in the same segment.
The VinFast VF 7 Base version is priced at 850 million VND (excluding battery) and 999 million VND (including battery); the Plus version is priced at 999 million VND (excluding battery) and 1.199 billion VND (including battery).
VinFast offers a battery leasing program of 2.9 million VND per month for a maximum travel distance of 3,000 km per month, and 4.8 million VND per month for higher mileage. The battery leasing deposit is 41 million VND, which will be refunded to customers when they terminate the battery leasing contract, return the battery to VinFast, or transfer the car and battery to someone else.
The car is warranted by VinFast for 10 years or 200,000 km (whichever comes first), and the battery that comes with the car is warranted for 10 years with unlimited mileage. In addition, customers will be supported by a range of unique after-sales services specifically for VinFast electric cars throughout their ownership experience, including: Mobile Service, Mobile Charging, 24/7 Rescue, Special support for inconveniences caused by manufacturer defects, Buyback commitment for used electric cars after 5 years… Public charging stations are also available on highways, urban areas, schools, hospitals, shopping centers… in all 63 provinces and cities, making it convenient and easy to use VinFast electric cars throughout the country.
VinFast will officially start accepting deposits for VF 7 cars from 12:00 on December 2, 2023, at VinFast showrooms and distributors nationwide or via the website https://reserve.vinfastauto.com. With a non-refundable deposit of 50 million VND, customers who deposit for the VF 7 before 12:00 on December 30, 2023, will receive a 30 million VND discount (deducted from the car price), and will also enjoy free one-year battery charging at public charging stations. Customers will not be eligible for these benefits if they transfer the deposit to another person.
It is expected that the first commercial VF 7 cars will be handed over to customers before the Lunar New Year.
Trang Nguyen (forum.autodaily.vn)
