VinFast VF 8
Vietnamese automaker VinFast finally delivered its first VF 8 electric crossovers to Canadian customers last year. Designed in Italy by Pininfarina, this midsize model features an 87.7kWh battery and generates either 349 horsepower or 402 horsepower depending on the model. Fit and finish fails to impress based on early reviews, while some of the electronic systems could use better programming. On the plus side, the company offers a generous 10-year/200,000 km limited vehicle warranty.
VinFast VF 8
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | CA$60,700 |
| Fees | CA$2,300 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$1,142/month |
| Powertrain | |
| Combined power | 402 hp |
| Combined torque | 457 lb·ft |
| Engine | Electric (rear, center) |
| Power | 201 hp @ 6,000 rpm (150 kW) |
| Torque | 228 lb·ft @ 4,500 rpm (309 N·m) |
| Engine | Electric (front, center) |
| Power | 201 hp @ 6,000 rpm (150 kW) |
| Torque | 228 lb·ft @ 4,500 rpm (309 N·m) |
| Transmission | Single-speed |
| Drivetrain | AWD |
| Hybrid / Electric | |
| Battery type | Lithium-ion (Li-ion) |
| Energy | 87.7 kWh |
| Voltage | 403 V |
| Charging times |
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| Cooling | N/A |
| Drivetrain structure | N/A |
| Vehicle type / Category | |
| Vehicle type | SUV |
| Category | Compact SUV, Electric SUV |
| Assembly | Hai Phong, VN |
| Generation | 1 |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | |
| City | 43.8 kWh/100km |
| Highway | 48.4 kWh/100km |
| Combined | 45.9 kWh/100km |
| Electric autonomy | 391 km |
| CO₂ emissions | 0 g/km |
| Equipment | |
| Sunroof | standard |
| Heated front seats | standard |
| Heated rear seats | standard |
| Heated steering wheel | standard |
| Ventilated front seats | standard |
| Head-up display | standard |
| Surround-view camera | standard |
| Smart key | standard |
| Blindspot detection | standard |
| Forward collision warning | standard |
| Autonomous emergency braking | standard |
| Lane departure warning | standard |
| Adaptive cruise control | standard |
| GPS | standard |
| Infotainment | |
| Front USB ports | standard |
| Rear USB ports | standard |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | standard |
| Android Auto compatible | standard |
| Bluetooth audio | standard |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | standard |
| Wireless phone charging | standard |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | |
| Steering | rack and pinion, electric assistance |
| Front suspension | independent, Macpherson strut |
| Rear suspension | independent, torsion bars |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P245/45R20 |
| Rear tires | P245/45R20 |
| Safety | |
| Seat belts | 5 |
| Dimensions / Weight | |
| Length | 4,750 mm (187″) |
| Width | 1,934 mm (76″) |
| Height | 1,667 mm (66″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,950 mm (116″) |
| Weight | 2,520 kg (5,556 lb) |
| Capacities | |
| Passengers | 5 |
| Trunk | between 374 l and 1,371 l |
| Towing capacity | 1,814 kg (3,999 lb, with trailer with brakes) |
| Performance | |
| 0-100 km/h | 5.5 s (manufacturer) |
| 80-120 km/h | 4.0 s (estimated) |
| Top speed | 200 km/h (124 mph) (manufacturer) |
| Braking distance | 42 m |
| Warranty | |
| Base warranty | 10 years/200,000 km |
| Powertrain warranty | 10 years/unlimited |
| The Car Guide rating | |
| Fuel economy | 5/10 |
| Reliability | N/A |
| Safety | N/A |
| Infotainment | 7/10 |
| Driving | 6/10 |
| Overall | 6/10 |
| Average | 64%(view ratings) |