VinFast is a Southeast Asian-based vehicle manufacturer that began marketing battery-electric crossover SUVs in the United States in 2022 and began making North American deliveries in 2023. Its entry model in the U.S. market is the 2-row, 5-passenger VinFast VF 8. The brand has also announced the imminent availability of a 3-row, 7-passenger battery-electric crossover, the VF 9. VinFast says the VF 9 SUV will offer an Environmental Protection Agency-certified range of up to 330 miles on a charge.
For the 2024 model year, VinFast adds Eco and Plus trim levels to the VF 8 lineup and drops the City Edition, its initial U.S. entry. The two new trims have a new battery pack that extends their range. The Eco trim offers 349 horsepower and a 264-mile range. The Plus offers 402 hp and a 243-mile range. VinFast tweaks the SUV's suspension for 2024 to improve its handling capabilities.
The VinFast VF 9 is a 7-passenger battery-electric SUV styled by Italian design house Pininfarina and manufactured in VinFast's factory in Vietnam. Priced from about $80,000, the VF 9 features a dual-motor powertrain with a combined 402 hp. With an attractive upscale interior to match its well-tailored exterior styling, the VF 9 hopes to find a place in the upper middle of the electric-powered SUV market. The VF 9 offers an array of advanced driver assistance systems, including Level 2 semi-autonomous driving capabilities, and it will accept over-the-air updates. VinFast says it will begin U.S. deliveries of the VF 9 in the fourth quarter of 2023, but at this writing, visitors to its website can only reserve a vehicle for later delivery.
VinFast is the source of information in this article. It was accurate on December 15, 2023, but it may have changed since that date. Always confirm product details and availability with the automaker's website or your local dealership.
Jack R. Nerad has reviewed cars, trucks, vans, and sport utilities for over three decades. He also managed the editorial efforts of Motor Trend magazine, JD Power, and Kelley Blue Book. Jack is currently the host of the SportsMap Radio Network program America on the Road, available on Apple Podcasts, iHeart Radio, Spotify, Stitcher, and other outlets.
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