on Las Vegas CES, brands around the world are taking the opportunity to announce many new products. This is especially true winfast, a young Vietnamese car manufacturer founded in 2018. This year, its line of electric cars will expand due to two more compact and, above all, more affordable crossovers! Here are their features in detail.
VF 6 and VF 7: two compact SUVs
The Vietnamese manufacturer presents two SUVs with reduced dimensions, with fairly compact formats, especially for VF 6. The latter, with its length of 4.24 m, width of 1.82 m and height of 1.59 m, approaches the Hyundai Kona in our European lands.
in VF 7 he is more imposing. Its dimensions are 4.54 m in length, 1.85 m in width and 1.64 m in height. Therefore, in the electrical range, we can put it before a Skoda Enyaq coupe or a Volkswagen ID.5 example.
Did you know that our newest all-electric VF 6 and VF 7 crossover models will be available for early booking in March 2023?#CES2023 #He’s Fast #EV #Stability #VF7 #VF6 pic.twitter.com/PEk8DfUUIh
— VinFast (@VinFastofficial) January 6, 2023
Three different engine levels
From the engine side VF 6 Eco equipped with a 59.6 kWh battery that feeds a front electric motor that develops 174 hp. (130 kW) and a torque of 250 Nm. VinFast believes that this will allow the crossover to have a WLTP range of 399 km.
Customers who need more performance can choose VF 6 Plus, which has the aforementioned battery, as well as a more powerful engine with a capacity of 201 hp. (150 kW) and a torque of 310 Nm. While the extra power is welcome, performance comes at a price, with the WLTP range expected to drop to 381km.
WITH VF 7The entry-level Eco variant is equipped with a 75.3 kWh battery and is mated to a front-mounted electric motor that develops 201 hp. (150 kW) and 310 Nm of torque. VinFast is aiming for 450km WLTP with this configuration.
Finally, VF 7 Plus uses the same battery, but feeds a two-motor all-wheel drive system and develops 348 hp. with a torque of 500 Nm. This additional power should increase the range to 431 km.
Technical characteristics of VF 6 and VF 7
| VF 6 Eco | VF 6 Plus | VF 7 Eco | VF 7 Plus | |
| wheel base | 2730 mm | 2840 mm | ||
| Dimensions | 4238 x 1820 x 1594 mm | 4545 x 1890 x 1635 mm | ||
| Motor | 174 hp / 130 kW | 201 hp / 150 kW | 201 hp / 150 kW | 348 hp / 260 kW |
| Couple | 250 Nm | 310 Nm | 310 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Drums | 59.6 kWh | 59.6 kWh | 75.3 kWh | 75.3 kWh |
| Autonomy | 399 km (WLTP) | 381 km (WLTP) | 450 km (WLTP) | 431 km (WLTP) |
| Method of transmission | 2 wheels | 2 wheels | 2 wheels 4 | 4 steering wheels |
| Rim size | 17 inches | 19 inches | 19 inches | 20 inches (21 optional) |
| Screen | 12.9 inches | 12.9 inches | 12.9 inches | 15 inches |
So far VinFast the price is not disclosed. However, the manufacturer will start accepting bookings for VF 6 and VF 7 fromhere is March 2023.
Source: Auto Plus
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