Disappointed Vietnamese Customers in 2023 Due to Missed Car Models

However, there were several highly anticipated car models that were delayed, leaving many disappointed customers. The following are the car models that Vietnamese customers missed out on in 2023:

Suzuki Jimny

The Suzuki Jimny, also known as the “peanut”, has been the subject of rumors for a long time, but it has yet to receive an official release date in Vietnam. Some dealers speculate that the car will make its debut in March 2024.

Earlier, the Suzuki Jimny received a license from the vehicle registration department on July 12, 2023. The certificate confirmed that the Suzuki Jimny tested in Vietnam was imported directly from Japan and belonged to the GLX AT (automatic) version. The Suzuki Jimny is available in both 3-door and 5-door models, with the test version being the 3-door variant.

The SUV model has a length of 3,480 mm, width of 1,645 mm, height of 1,720 mm, and a wheelbase of 2,250 mm in this version. The car’s exterior features a rugged style, reminiscent of SUV models like the Land Rover Defender or the Mercedes-Benz G-Class.

According to information from sales consultants, the Suzuki Jimny will have a starting price of 789 million VND for the single-tone version, which includes colors: White, Silver, Black, Gray, Pearl White, and Blue.

The two-tone version is priced at 799 million VND and includes colors: Green-Black, Gold-Black, and Pearl White-Black. Only 150 Suzuki Jimny cars were sold in the Vietnamese market this year.

The Suzuki Jimny is powered by a 1.5L 4-cylinder naturally aspirated petrol engine that delivers a maximum power of 101 horsepower and 130 Nm of torque. Notably, the Suzuki Jimny is perhaps the only small-sized high-riding car in its segment to be equipped with a four-wheel drive system, limited-slip differential, multiple drive modes, and comes with either a 5-speed manual transmission or a 4-speed automatic transmission.

MG7

Rumors in July suggested that the MG7 would be launched in the Vietnamese market in the fourth quarter of 2023. However, SAIC Motor – the distributor and importer of MG cars in Vietnam – has not released any information about the car by the end of 2023.

According to sales consultants, the MG7 will be available in Vietnam in 2 versions: STD (Standard) and LUX (Luxury), with an expected price range of 750 million VND.

Speculations indicate that the MG7 will be introduced in Vietnam with two engine options, similar to the Chinese market. The first option is a 2.0L turbocharged 4-cylinder petrol engine that delivers a power output of 261 horsepower and 405 Nm of torque, paired with a 9-speed manual transmission. The second option is a 1.5L turbocharged 4-cylinder petrol engine that delivers 180 horsepower and 298 Nm of torque, combined with a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission. Both versions will come with 4 driving modes: Normal, Eco, Sport, and X-MODE.

MG HS 2023

Similar to the MG7, many dealers started accepting deposits for the MG HS from mid-2023 and promised to launch the car in August, but it has not been seen yet. Dealers revealed that MG HS 2023 has completed the registration procedure in Vietnam and is only awaiting the official launch.

Imported entirely from Thailand, the MG HS 2023 is likely to be available in Vietnam with two engine options. The first option is a 1.5L turbocharged 4-cylinder petrol engine that delivers a maximum power output of 162 horsepower and a maximum torque of 250 Nm at 1,750-4,500 RPM. It is coupled with a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission and front-wheel drive.

The second option is a plug-in hybrid drivetrain with the same 1.5L turbocharged petrol engine as above, paired with an electric motor. This combination results in a total power output of 284 horsepower and a maximum torque of 480 Nm. Equipped with a 16.6 kW lithium-ion battery, the vehicle can travel up to 67 km on electric power alone.

Omoda 5

Despite circulating information about Omoda 5 being available in Vietnam since last year, this Chinese compact-sized CUV has not been officially launched yet. However, the Omoda 5 has been publicly displayed in Vietnam to gather feedback and suggestions from industry professionals and consumers. The Chinese automaker recently revealed some information about the equipment list of Omoda 5.

The Omoda 5 in the Vietnamese market is equipped with a 1.5L turbocharged petrol engine that delivers 150 horsepower and 230 Nm of torque at 1,750-4,500 RPM. It has an acceleration time from 0 to 100 km/h in 9.9 seconds and a fuel consumption rate of 7.1 liters per 100 km.

The car comes with various advanced safety features, including adaptive cruise control, forward collision warning, emergency braking, lane departure warning, lane-keeping assist, and adaptive headlights.

The manufacturer has not announced the selling price, but there have been rumors that the Omoda 5 will be available in Vietnam in three versions: COM, LUX, and PRE, with an expected price range of 699 – 749 and 799 million VND.

Jaecoo 7

Similar to the Omoda 5, the Jaecoo 7 has also been publicly displayed in Vietnam to gather feedback and suggestions from industry professionals and consumers before its official launch.

Currently, there is not much information available about this car model, except that it is the “twin” version of the Chery TJ-1, which was introduced during the Chery Night event in China on April 7.

The car will be available with two versions: 2-wheel drive and 4-wheel drive.

The fuel consumption rate of the 2-wheel drive version is 6.98 liters per 100 km, and the fuel consumption rate of the 4-wheel drive version is 7.48 liters per 100 km. The 4-wheel drive version will also provide multiple driving modes such as snow, mud, and sand to conquer different terrains. In the future, the PHEV variant, the Chery Jaecoo 7, will impress with a fuel consumption rate of only 1 liter per 100 km.

Haima 8S

On December 17, the Chinese automaker Haima officially introduced two all-new MPVs in Vietnam, the Haima 7X and 7X-E. Currently, the company is preparing to launch another C-segment SUV called Haima 8S in Vietnam.

The car will be available in 3 versions, with an expected price range of 600 – 700 million VND.

The car is equipped with a host of modern safety features, including 6 airbags, front and rear sensors, a surround-view camera, electronic stability control, and hill start assist/hill descent control. The top-of-the-line version also features intelligent cruise control, lane change assist, automatic emergency braking, blind-spot warning, and lane departure warning.

In its home market of China, this SUV is powered by a 1.6L turbocharged GDI engine with a choice of a 6-speed automatic transmission and a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission. However, when distributed in Vietnam, the Haima S8 will only come with a 6-speed automatic transmission.

Skoda Octavia and Superb

Since October 2022, the Czech automaker Skoda has signed a cooperation agreement with TC Motor to distribute 4 models in Vietnam, including the Kodiaq, Karoq, Superb, and Octavia.

However, as of now, only the Kodiaq and Karoq models have been launched. Automotive enthusiasts are eagerly awaiting the release of the Superb and Octavia models, which belong to the D-segment and C-segment sedans in Vietnam. Currently, there is limited information available about these two sedans, fueling users’ curiosity.

TH (Tuoitrethudo)