Appearing at the CES 2022 exhibition held on January 6, 2022 in Vietnam time, VinFast VF5 Plus has received a lot of attention from users, alongside VF6, VF7, VF8, and VF9. VF5 Plus is the smallest model in VinFast’s electric car lineup, in the A-segment SUV segment. VinFast VF5 Plus will replace the discontinued predecessor Fadil.
Does VF5 Plus have enough elements to maintain the achievements that VinFast Fadil – the best-selling car in Vietnam in 2021, has achieved?
VinFast VF5 Plus 2024 price
VinFast VF5 Plus is positioned in the A-segment and will be a formidable competitor to the Toyota Raize and Kia Sonet in Vietnam. In December 2022, VinFast officially received deposits and announced the selling price for VF5 Plus.
VinFast VF5 Plus has a price without battery of 479 million VND
Accordingly, the after-tax price of VinFast VF5 Plus is 479 million VND (without battery) and 559 million VND (including battery). The on-road price of VinFast VF5 Plus is 482 – 501 million VND without battery and 562 – 581 million VND including battery.
| Version | Listed price | Tentative rolling price | Monthly fuel cost 1,500 km/month | ||
| Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City | Other provinces, cities | ||||
| VinFast VF5 Plus | Rent battery | 479,000,000 | 501,380,000 | 482,380,000 | 2,180,230 |
| Purchase battery | 559,000,000 | 581,380,000 | 562,380,000 | 580,230 |
VinFast VF5 Plus 2024 price updated (unit: VND)
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If you buy a car without a battery, customers need to pay an additional fee to rent a fixed package battery of 1.6 million VND/month, without limiting the number of kilometers. The battery rental price will be fixed for the lifetime of the battery at the time of delivery.
Promotions of VinFast VF5 Plus
If customers want to order VinFast VF5 Plus, they can make a commitment deposit of 20 million VND or a deposit of 10 million VND. If you make a deposit of 20 million VND, customers will be offered a discount of 30 million VND and priority delivery in order of commitment deposit. Meanwhile, those who deposit 10 million VND will receive a discount of 20 million VND. Customers can refund/cancel the deposit or transfer the deposit to someone else.
Comparison of prices in the same segment
In Vietnam, VinFast VF5 Plus currently has 2 competitors, Toyota Raize and Kia Sonet. Compared to these 2 competitors, the price of VinFast VF5 Plus is cheaper if it does not come with a battery. Specifically, VinFast VF5 Plus has a price of 479 million VND without a battery and 559 million VND with a battery. Meanwhile, Kia Sonet ranges from 519 – 579 million VND and Toyota Raize is 498 million VND.
General information about VinFast VF5 Plus 2024
Specifications of VinFast VF5 Plus 2024
| Category | VinFast VF5 Plus |
| Overall dimensions L x W x H (mm) | 3,965 x 1,720 x 1,580 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2,513 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 182 |
| Front/rear suspension system | Independent MacPherson/Torsion beam |
| Front/rear brakes | Ventilated disc/Disc |
| Power steering system | Electric power steering |
| Tire size front – rear | 225/40R17 |
| Alloy wheels (inch) | 17 inch alloy |
Belonging to the A-segment SUV, VinFast VF5 Plus has overall dimensions of L x W x H of 3,965 x 1,720 x 1,580 mm. In addition, it has a wheelbase of 2,513 mm and a relatively high ground clearance of 182 mm. Furthermore, the car has a luggage compartment volume of 260 liters or 900 liters when the rear seats are folded.
Exterior design of VinFast VF5 Plus 2024
| Category | VinFast VF5 Plus |
| Headlights | Halogen |
| Automatic on/off headlights | Yes |
| Courtesy lights | Yes |
| Front fog lights | No |
| Rear fog lights | Reflector |
| Taillights | Halogen |
| Rearview mirrors | Electrically adjustable, integrated turn signals |
| Automatic wipers | Yes |
| Rear wiper | Yes |
| Windshield glass | UV protection |
| Rear window defogger | Yes |
| Electric trunk opening | No |
| Hands-free trunk opening | No |
| Door magnets | No |
| Mobile phone antennas | Shark fin |
| Door handles | Body-colored |
| Exhaust pipes | No |
Looking from the side, VinFast VF5 Plus gives a dynamic and youthful feeling with a contrasting color scheme between the body and the roof. The black pillars and details provide an eye-catching floating effect for the roof. In addition, VinFast VF5 Plus also uses 17-inch alloy wheels for a sporty look.
VinFast VF5 Plus 2024 when viewed from the side
At the rear of the car, we will find the distinctive V-shaped design detail on both sides of the logo, but without integrated LED lights, only red trims. Meanwhile, the taillight cluster is located below, close to the rear bumper.
Rear-end design is quite simple, with taillights placed low
Colors of VinFast VF5 Plus 2024
VinFast VF5 Plus currently has a total of 16 exterior colors, including orange, black, blue, red, silver, white, orange – silver roof, black – silver roof, blue – orange roof, blue – white roof, red – orange roof, red – silver roof, silver – orange roof, silver – blue roof, white – blue roof, and white – orange roof.
VinFast VF5 Plus color options
Interior design of VinFast VF5 Plus 2024
| Category | VinFast VF5 Plus |
| Seating capacity | 5 |
| Steering wheel | Soft plastic, not wrapped |
| Steering wheel design | 3-spoke, flat bottom |
| Steering wheel-mounted controls | Yes |
| Paddle shifters behind the steering wheel | No |
| Instrument cluster | Digital |
| Multifunction display | 7 inch |
| Seat upholstery material | Faux leather |
| Driver seat adjustment | Manual 6-way |
| Passenger seat adjustment | Manual 4-way |
| Rear seats | 60:40 split-folding |
| Luggage compartment volume (liters) | 260 |
| Luggage compartment volume with folded seats (liters) | 900 |
Entering the interior of VF5 Plus, users will feel the minimalist design that the brand is aiming for with the absence of a traditional gear lever and a center armrest. The interior of VinFast VF5 Plus is quite modern, highlighted by two digital screens. One screen behind the steering wheel displays operational parameters, and the other screen on the right is oriented towards the driver to serve the car’s infotainment system. The steering wheel has a flat bottom design with a 3-spoke sporty design, while the seats are upholstered in faux leather, which can be two-tone contrasting for a youthful and eye-catching look.
Faux leather seats with contrasting colors.
Convenience features of VinFast VF5 Plus
| Category | VinFast VF5 Plus |
| Smart key | Yes |
| Push-button start | Yes |
| Center touchscreen infotainment | 8 inch |
Hong Dang, actor, sells his custom-made VinFast Fadil to buy a Mercedes-Benz GLK 250 AMG
The VinFast Fadil being advertised by actor Hong Dang has undergone upgrades to both its exterior and interior, costing around 400 million VND for over 20 details.
The dreaded curse of affordable compact cars in Vietnam
With declining sales and a decrease in market share, the A-class car is facing immense pressure from adjacent segments, particularly the influx of affordable mini electric vehicles in the Vietnamese market.
Hong Dang, a well-known actor, trades in his custom-built VinFast Fadil for a Mercedes-Benz GLK 250 AMG.
The VinFast Fadil, as advertised by actor Hong Dang, has recently received enhancements to its exterior and interior. These upgrades, consisting of over 20 modifications, have been meticulously crafted, resulting in a cost of approximately 400 million VND.
