On November 21, VinFast officially launched the VF 7 electric car with a starting price of 850 million VND. While this price may seem high compared to other cars in the C segment, the VinFast VF 7 offers great value for money. Thanks to its exemption from registration fees, the on-road price remains competitive. Aside from its attractive design, the VinFast VF 7 also boasts a variety of advanced technological features. It’s no wonder the VinFast VF 7 has quickly gained popularity in the electric car community.
“The design is truly attractive, modern, and robust, especially the rear end. The VinFast VF 7 is the most beautiful car in the C segment in Vietnam,” expressed reader My Hanh.
Reader Huong Lan shared the same sentiment: “VinFast always knows how to surprise us with the design of their products. The VF 7’s design is truly beautiful and stands out in the C-SUV segment. Furthermore, with VinFast’s competitive pricing and battery leasing policy, it’s truly unrivaled in its price range.”
Reader Manh Truong confidently predicted: “The car is too beautiful, and the price is too good. If the performance is stable, the VF 7 is likely to surpass the sales of the CX-5.”
Reader Ngoc Tran believes: “The VinFast VF 7 is truly top-notch. It offers great features at a reasonable price, making it suitable for many Vietnamese families. I will make a deposit right away.”
Reader Le Phuong also didn’t hesitate to give high praise to the new VinFast car. “The VF 7’s appearance is excellent, and everyone has to praise it for its beautiful and eye-catching design. The equipment is also outstanding. I will reserve one.”
Many other readers share the same view: “The VinFast VF 7 is truly luxurious, classy, and smooth – no complaints whatsoever.”
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 offers two versions of the VF 7: Base and Plus. Both versions are designed in the “Asymmetric Aerospace” language created by Torino Design (Italy), representing freedom, technology, style, and personality.
The VF 7’s interior is designed with the driver in mind, featuring highlights such as a large 12.9-inch touchscreen entertainment display, a head-up display system, a unique two-tone D-cut steering wheel, and exquisitely designed piano-style shift buttons.
In terms of performance, the VF 7 Plus version is equipped with two electric motors, providing a maximum total power of 260 kW (equivalent to 349 horsepower), a maximum torque of 500 Nm, and an all-wheel-drive system. This makes the VF 7 the most powerful car in its segment. With a 75.3 kWh battery pack, the car can travel a maximum distance of 431 km per full charge (WLTP standards).
On the other hand, 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. It can travel a maximum distance of 375 km per full charge (WLTP standards). While the Plus version caters to those seeking maximum speed and long-distance travel, the Base version is a stylish and flexible choice for urban roads.
In terms of safety features, the VF 7 comes equipped with 8 airbags and a full suite of active safety systems such as ABS, EBD, BA, ESC, TCS, HSA, ROM, etc. The Plus version also features an advanced ADAS driving assistance system with 11 basic features and 15 advanced features. Basic ADAS features, including adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning, forward collision warning, and blind-spot warning, will be available at the time of delivery. Additional features will be updated remotely by VinFast for free in 2024.
Both versions come with the VF Connect smart service package, offering 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, illegal intrusion monitoring and warning, and real-time vehicle information monitoring and display. These features are exclusive to VinFast electric cars and set them apart 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), while the Plus version is priced at 999 million VND (excluding battery) and 1.199 billion VND (including battery).
VinFast offers a battery leasing program starting at 2.9 million VND per month for a maximum travel distance of 3,000 km per month. For higher mileage, the monthly cost is 4.8 million VND. The battery leasing deposit is 41 million VND, which will be refunded to customers upon termination of the battery leasing contract or return of the battery to VinFast, or transfer of the car and battery to another person.
The car is warranted by VinFast for 10 years or 200,000 km (whichever comes first), and the battery is warranted for 10 years with unlimited mileage. Customers will also benefit from a range of unique after-sales services specifically tailored for VinFast electric cars, including Mobile Service, Mobile Charging, 24/7 Rescue, special support for inconveniences caused by manufacturer defects, and buyback commitment for used electric cars after 5 years. Public charging stations are available throughout the country in highways, urban areas, schools, hospitals, and shopping centers, making it convenient and easy to use VinFast electric cars nationwide.
VinFast will begin 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. Customers who make a non-refundable deposit of 50 million VND for the VF 7 before 12:00 on December 30, 2023, will receive a 30 million VND discount (deducted from the car price) and enjoy free one-year battery charging at public charging stations. These benefits will not apply if the deposit is transferred to another person.
The first commercial VF 7 cars are expected to be delivered to customers before the Lunar New Year.
Trang Nguyen (forum.autodaily.vn)
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