VinFast VF 8 Gets A Full Redesign As Orders Open In Vietnam
VinFast was founded in 2017 by a Vietnamese billionaire who made his fortune in instant noodles and real estate. The company started with licensed versions of Opel hatchbacks and BMW-based gasoline models.By 2022, the brand had shifted to electric vehicles developed in house. Today, VinFast has two main EV lines: the mass-market VF family and the Green series aimed at corporate customers.Now the company is beginning to modernize its electric lineup. The first model to receive a major overhaul is the VF 8 crossover, originally introduced as the VF e35.VinFast officially describes the updated version as the second generation of the model.A New Chassis And Different ProportionsPhoto Courtesy: Autorepublika.VinFast says the second-generation VF 8 has received a completely new chassis. The crossover now also comes with adaptive suspension.The new VF 8 is about 185.1 inches long, 73.7 inches wide, and 65.7 inches tall, with a 111.8-inch wheelbase.That makes it slightly shorter and narrower than the previous model, which measured about 187 inches long and 76.1 inches wide. The older VF 8 also had a longer 116.1-inch wheelbase.Ground clearance has increased to about 6.7 inches, compared with roughly 6.2 to 6.4 inches on the previous version.A New Look For VinFast’s Electric CrossoverPhoto Courtesy: Autorepublika.The exterior follows VinFast’s new design direction. The biggest visual changes include unified headlight units with comma-shaped LED daytime running lights.The previous VF 8 used separate daytime running lights divided by chrome trim. The new model also gets a black front section instead of a body-colored panel.Semi-hidden door handles add a more modern look. At the rear, the connected taillight remains, but it now has a sharper shape and new LED graphics.The new VF 8 gets 19-inch wheels, while the first-generation model was also available with 20-inch wheels.A Completely Redesigned CabinPhoto Courtesy: Autorepublika.The five-seat interior is completely new. VinFast has redesigned the dashboard, steering wheel, door panels, and center tunnel.The new model also gets a separate digital instrument display. In the previous VF 8, that role was handled by a heads-up display.The infotainment screen is now smaller, measuring 12.9 inches instead of the previous 15.6-inch display.Equipment includes dual-zone climate control, a virtual assistant, a 360-degree camera system, adaptive cruise control, and lane-keeping assistance.Power Range And Market LaunchFor now, the second-generation VinFast VF 8 has been presented with a single front electric motor producing 231 horsepower. It uses a 60.13 kWh battery.The claimed range is up to 311 miles on the older NEDC cycle. The previous front-wheel-drive model used a 204 horsepower motor and an 87.7 kWh battery, while the all-wheel-drive version had two motors and 408 horsepower.The first-generation VF 8 was rated at up to 349 miles on the NEDC cycle in front-wheel-drive form. The all-wheel-drive version offered up to 284 miles on the WLTP cycle.Orders for the new VinFast VF 8 are already open in Vietnam, with pricing starting at about $35,500. Customer deliveries are scheduled to begin in July.VinFast is also active in export markets, where the second-generation VF 8 is expected to arrive next year. The company has also announced a new luxury line called Lac Hong, whose first models will be an electric sedan and crossover with three motor powertrains. Sales of those models are expected to begin next year.This article originally appeared on Autorepublika.com and has been republished with permission by Guessing Headlights. AI-assisted translation was used, followed by human editing and review.If you want more stories like this, follow Guessing Headlights on Yahoo so you don’t miss what’s coming next.
