Ever heard of VinFast before? Soon you will be seeing cars from the Vietnamese brand on Indian roads as they have started testing their cars. The VinFast VF e34 EV SUV has been spied testing under heavy camouflage, suggesting it to be the first offering from VinFast in India.
VinFast is gearing up to start its operations in India, with its 400-acre manufacturing facility being constructed in SIPCOT (State Industries Promotion Corporation of Tamil Nadu) industrial estate, Thoothukudi (Tamil Nadu). Let us take a look at the spied images and try to decipher everything about the VinFast VF e34 EV.
VinFast VF e34: Exterior
The VinFast VF e34 is a 5-seater compact EV SUV from the Vietnamese brand, which is already on sale in a few markets overseas. The front features a sloping hood line with connected LED DRLs forming a V in the center and a petal-like headlamp cluster placed a bit below on the bumpers. This EV has a covered front fascia with vents for the battery situated down below, also housing the ADAS radar and sensors.
From the side, it looks just like any other conventional compact SUV with a hunkered-up stance and high window line and shoulder line. It gets 18-inch alloy wheels and the quarter glass on the C-pillars, further amplifying its SUV silhouette.
The back features elongated tail-lamps running across the width of the vehicle with a kink in the middle for the VinFast logo. It gets a rear wiper with a washer, and the brake lights are situated in the roof-mounted spoiler, with reflectors on the bumpers down below. Furthermore, the VinFast VF e34 scored a 4-star rating when tested under ASEAN NCAP in 2021.
VinFast VF e34: Interior And Features On Board
Though the spy shots of the test mule spotted could not capture its interiors, the internationally sold VinFast VF e34 gets simple yet functional interiors. It features a 10-inch vertically aligned touchscreen infotainment system with connectivity for Android Auto and Apple CarPlay and 6 speakers, a 7-inch digital driver’s display, keyless entry, single-zone automatic climate control, push-button start/stop function, 6-way manually adjustable driver’s seat, and over-the-air (OTA) updates. Unfortunately, there isn’t any sunroof option on offer, though the Indian models could get one upon launch.
On the safety front, it is equipped with 6 airbags, ABS with EBD, and ADAS features like blind spot detection, adaptive cruise control, rear cross-traffic alert, and a 360-degree camera with surround view and rear parking assist. The VinFast VF e34 is sold internationally in a single variant option with 7 different color hues to choose from.
VinFast VF e34: Powertrain
The VinFast VF e34 sold in international markets gets a 41.9 kWh battery, which powers a single front-wheel-drive motor producing 150 PS and 242 Nm. It has three driving modes: Eco, Comfort, and Sport, with a WLTP claimed range of 318 km. Upon fast charging, the VF e34 can be charged from 10 percent to 70 percent in 27 minutes. It has a top speed of 130 kmph, and a sprint from a standstill to 100 kmph comes up in under 9 seconds.
It is 4300 mm long, 1768 mm wide, and 1615 mm tall. Its wheelbase sits at 2611 mm with a ground clearance of 165 mm.
VinFast VF e34 Launch And Rivals
The VinFast VF e34 is expected to launch in 2026, with the first few models expected to enter as CBUs (Completely Built Units) and localization could start once the manufacturing plant becomes fully operational. It is expected to be priced around Rs 25 lakh and will take on the EV SUV segment, rivaling the Tata Nexon EV, Mahindra XUV400, MG ZS EV, and the upcoming Hyundai Creta EV.
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