VF 9 - Vietnamese electric car upgraded to "presidential car" standard, luxurious but not "burning the wallet"

Luxury amenities

In early September, technology and car expert Tony Phung had a trip to Nha Trang with his family on the VF 9.

Right from the start, VinFast 's most advanced electric vehicle impressed with its rare combination of power and smoothness. The dual electric motor with a capacity of up to 402 horsepower, 620 Nm of torque, full-time 4-wheel drive and air suspension help the full-size SUV weighing more than 3 tons operate with amazing flexibility.

“ There were a total of four adults, a baby and quite a lot of stuff in the back of the car, but everything felt so simple and light with the extremely powerful engine of this car ,” said Tony Phung.

Inside the cabin, the VF 9 continues to prove itself worthy of the nickname “presidential car”. Spacious 7-seat layout, high-quality leather interior, high ceiling, generous legroom for both the second and third rows. After a trip of 400 km, more than 6 hours, both the driver and passengers did not feel tired at all.

“ The seat is very large, sitting cross-legged is still extremely comfortable, and has all the true luxury amenities: massage, seat cooling. Sitting on it doesn't make your back hot. After a few days of experience, this car really has too many things that make me happy and satisfied ,” reviewer Tony Phung exclaimed.

In addition, the VF 9 also impresses with its 15.6-inch screen that supports a smart connectivity ecosystem and adaptive LED Matrix lights. Meanwhile, the Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) creates a "safety barrier" that is hard to find in gasoline cars of the same price range. Specifically, the system allows the car to assist users in keeping lane, adjusting speed and distance, and even gently intervening in the steering wheel when detecting a risk of collision.

“ During the nearly 200 km on the highway, I almost did not have to step on the gas or brake. ADAS makes driving so leisurely and safe, ” said Tony Phung.

Other plus points that this technology reviewer is particularly excited about with the VF 9 include: soundproofing "as impressive as a German car", smooth driving mode and large capacity CATL battery for a travel distance of up to 626 km (Eco version).

“ Only after taking a long trip can you see the great value this car brings ,” Mr. Tony Phung concluded.

When “business class” is no longer an expensive privilege

If European car manufacturers often have to spend 2-3 times more to own a large electric SUV with the same technology as the VF 9, VinFast chooses a different direction: bringing the luxury car standard closer to the majority. The VF 9 Eco version has a listed price of 1.499 billion VND, the Plus version 1.699 billion VND. This price breaks the rule that "luxury cars must be expensive" in the market.

In addition to the competitive price, VinFast also "stacks" special incentives for VF 9, up to 238 million VND, including: a 4% direct discount on the selling price according to the 3rd "Fierce Vietnamese Spirit - For a Green Future" program; 100 million VND support for customers switching from gasoline and diesel cars to electric cars; 70 million VND gift when registering a license plate in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City... These are benefits that customers of traditional luxury car brands can hardly get.

Not only is the cost of ownership attractive, the cost of using VF 9 is also brought to a record low thanks to the privilege of free charging at the V-Green system nationwide until June 30, 2027. In addition, electric vehicles also have few wearing parts, do not need periodic engine oil changes... so it also helps car owners save significantly on maintenance costs.

“ For normal luxury cars, the cost of maintaining the car can be up to tens or even hundreds of millions of VND per month. For the VF 9, in addition to the zero-VND fuel, the price of VinFast spare parts is also very cheap, ” Mr. Tran Minh Khoa, a VF 9 owner in Hanoi, compared.

In addition, the warranty policy of up to 10 years or 200,000 km, along with high-end after-sales services such as home delivery and a 24/7 dedicated hotline are also what make the VF 9 a "luxury but easy to maintain" choice - something that is almost unprecedented in the luxury large SUV segment in Vietnam.

Source: https://baocantho.com.vn/vf-9-xe-dien-viet-nang-chuan-xe-chu-tich-luxury-nhung-khong-dot-vi--a191334.html