The Vietnamese electric car brand, VinFast, has launched its first car, VinFast VF6, in India at the starting price of Rs 16.49 lakh (ex-showroom). The VinFast VF6 is nearly as large as the MG Windsor EV, and for the package it offers, it can be a challenging rival to the Hyundai Creta Electric, MG ZS EV, Tata Curvv EV, and Mahindra BE 6. Here is a closer look at the VinFast VF6.
VinFast VF6: Dimensions and Design
The VinFast VF6 is 4,241 mm long, 1,834 mm wide, and 1,580 mm tall, and has a 2,730 mm long wheelbase and 190 mm ground clearance.
The VinFast V6 is uniquely designed and looks futuristic. Its face features a curvy bonnet with a dipping nose. The eyebrow-shaped LED DRLs are on either side of the VinFast logo. Lower down are the LED headlamps in pentagonal housing, and while there is no grille, given it is an EV, the bumper features a honeycomb-patterned airdam integrated in the black plastic cladding that runs across the bottom of the SUV. On the side, the VF6 highlights 18-inch alloy wheels and a sloping roofline. At the rear, the LED light bars are placed in the same way as the DRLs at the front, while the reflectors are placed lower down.
VinFast VF6: Interior and Features
On the inside, the VinFast VF6 has a dual-tone colour theme, which differs depending on the variant. The minimalist dashboard with a slightly layered effect features a 3-spoke steering wheel and a 12.9-inch touchscreen infotainment system, which is angled towards the driver and has most controls integrated into it. The VF6 does not feature an instrument cluster, as it gets a head-up display for instrumentation, which also keeps the dashboard looking clean.
In terms of features, the VF6 offers an 8-way powered driver’s seat, ventilated front seats, PM2.5 air filter, dual-zone climate control with rear vents, wireless charger, a panoramic glass roof, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, 8-speaker sound system, vegan leather upholstery, and more.
For the safety equipment, the VF6 offers seven airbags as standard, a Level-2 ADAS safety suite, auto park assist, ISOFIX child anchorages, automatic headlights, rain-sensing wipers, an electronic parking brake, and a 360-degree camera with blind spot monitor.
VinFast VF6: Battery and Range
The VinFast VF6 is powered by a 59.6 kWh battery. In the base Earth variant, the front-axle-mounted motor produces 177 PS power and 250 Nm torque, while in higher Wind variants, the motor produces 204 PS power and 310 Nm torque. The base variant has a claimed range of 468 km, while the higher Wind variants have a claimed range of 463 km. The VF6 can do a 0 to 100 km/hr sprint in 8.9 seconds. For charging, the VF6 can be charged by a 3.3kW and 7.2kW AC chargers, and DC fast charging, which can charge the SUV from 10 to 70 percent in 25 minutes.
VinFast VF6: Price and Rivals
| Variant | Ex-showroom price |
| Earth | Rs 16.49 lakh |
| Wind | Rs 17.79 lakh |
| Wind Infinity | Rs 18.29 lakh |
With such prices, the VinFast VF6 will rival the Hyundai Creta Electric, MG ZS EV, Tata Curvv EV, and Mahindra BE 6.
