Vinfast VF9 Green Car Reports Article

[CardiacR1S]

Vinfast VF9 When they build them, who will buy them? Definitely not me. Would consider a Kia/Hyundai instead if I didn't have my R1S. Vinfast is optimistic at best.

Vinfast announced Monday that at least one of the versions of its upcoming three-row electric SUV, due for U.S. deliveries later this fall, will achieve a 330-mile EPA range.

That’s higher than the 300 miles anticipated for some single-motor versions of the upcoming Kia EV9. It also appears to take on the Rivian R1S, which earns up to 352 miles with its middle of three battery options, called Large Pack. Vinfast hasn’t made mention of off-road capability built into the VF 9, however.

The VF 9 also gained revised pricing for the U.S. market. The Eco model costs $83,000, and the Plus, which the company claims is good for a 291-mile EPA range rating, starts at $91,000.

Those prices are a tremendous hike versus those announced in April 2022—$56,000 with the larger battery, as rated here, or $61,000 in VF 9 Plus form. That’s because at that time the company was betting on a unique model revolving around a battery subscription.

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[NY_Rob]

"In a review of the Vinfast VF 8 in production form in May, Green Car Reports found this electric crossover to be riddled with issues, with quality control all over the map and various niggles with the driver-assistance features—although the interface itself was a high point of the experience."

Someone would have to be completely off their rock to spend $91,000 for a Vinfast even though Kim Java will 100% guaranteed give it a glowing review (if properly compensated).

 

[CardiacR1S]

Agree completely. Had a deposit on a VF8 last year and got a refund after the initial scripted and controlled reviews exposed numerous issues.

 

[zefram47]

After OOS Kyle's first drive review, I wouldn't touch one. Kinda came off as rental car spec, but not even as polished as a rental-spec Corolla.

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