VinFast VF 9
The large VinFast VF 9 is a comfortable three-row electric midsize SUV that boasts a range of 518 km in Eco trim or 462 km in Plus trim. Both models are generously equipped and offer refined looks in addition to competitive financing options. On the other hand, the considerable weight impacts handling and energy consumption. What’s more, the reliability and future of VinFast in Canada are uncertain.
VinFast VF 9
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | CA$74,890 (2025) |
| Fees | CA$2,300 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$1,409/month |
| Powertrain | |
| Combined power | 402 hp |
| Combined torque | 457 lb·ft |
| Engine | Electric (front, center) |
| Power | 201 hp @ 6,000 rpm (150 kW) |
| Torque | 228 lb·ft @ 4,500 rpm (309 N·m) |
| Engine | Electric (rear, 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 | 123.0 kWh |
| Voltage | 388 V |
| Charging times |
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| Cooling | N/A |
| Drivetrain structure | N/A |
| Vehicle type / Category | |
| Vehicle type | SUV |
| Category | Electric SUV, Mid-size SUV |
| Assembly | Hai Phong, VN |
| Generation | 1 |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | |
| City | 27.2 kWh/100km |
| Highway | 30.2 kWh/100km |
| Combined | 28.6 kWh/100km |
| Electric autonomy | 518 km |
| CO₂ emissions | 0 g/km |
| Equipment | |
| Sunroof | not available |
| Heated front seats | standard |
| Heated rear seats | not available |
| Heated steering wheel | standard |
| Ventilated front seats | not available |
| 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 |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | |
| Steering | rack and pinion, electric assistance |
| Front suspension | independent, double wishbones |
| Rear suspension | independent, pneumatic, multi-link |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P275/45R20 |
| Rear tires | P275/45R20 |
| Safety | |
| Seat belts | 7 |
| Dimensions / Weight | |
| Length | 5,119 mm (202″) |
| Width | 2,004 mm (79″) |
| Height | 1,691 mm (67″) |
| Wheelbase | 3,148 mm (124″) |
| Weight | 2,911 kg (6,418 lb) |
| Capacities | |
| Passengers | 7 |
| Trunk | between 212 l and 926 l |
| Towing capacity | 1,814 kg (3,999 lb, with trailer with brakes) |
| Performance | |
| 0-100 km/h | 6.6 s (manufacturer) |
| 80-120 km/h | 5.0 s (estimated) |
| Top speed | 200 km/h (124 mph) (manufacturer) |
| Braking distance | 44 m |
| Warranty | |
| Base warranty | 10 years/200,000 km |
| Powertrain warranty | 10 years/200,000 km |
| The Car Guide rating | |
| Fuel economy | 5/10 |
| Reliability | N/A |
| Safety | N/A |
| Infotainment | N/A |
| Driving | 6/10 |
| Overall | 5/10 |
| Average | 56%(view ratings) |