2023 VinFast VF 9

VinFast will offer the 2023 VF9 in two trims: Eco and Plus. Pricing for the Eco starts at $77,400, while the Plus costs $85,400.

All VF 9 SUVs come with two electric motors and all-wheel drive. Both the Eco and Plus trims are rated at up to 402 horsepower and 457 pound-feet of torque and can get to 62 mph in 6.5 seconds. The SUV comes with a battery pack with 123 kWh of usable capacity. VinFast claims that it’s targeting 369 miles of range with the Eco trim and 360 miles with the Plus. These figures are based on the WLTP cycle. They should be lower for the U.S. market. When plugged into a fast charger, the VF 9 can go from 10% to 70% charged in 35 minutes.

The VF 9 is a midsize electric SUV that offers seating for up to seven people across three rows of seats. The SUV is also available with second-row captain’s chairs that reduce seating capacity to six people. VinFast hasn’t released information on cargo capacity for the VF 9 yet.

Both VF 9 models come with an extensive list of standard safety features. Parking sensors, forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, traffic sign recognition, lane keeping assist, lane departure warning, lane centering assist, traffic sign recognition, blind spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, a driver attention monitor, and adaptive cruise control will be standard. VinFast is also offering its traffic jam assist and highway assist systems as standard.

In a similar move to Tesla, the VF 9 will feature a simplified interior design that’s centered around the 15.6-inch touchscreen. The infotainment system will also include a Wi-Fi hotspot, 13 audio speakers, valet mode, pet mode, camp mode, navigation, an advanced trip planner, and a vehicle locator.

Available tech features will include Android Auto, a web browser, audio entertainment, a virtual assistant, a satellite view for the navigation system, and live traffic. These features will be available through a subscription plan. An eight-inch rear screen on the center console is standard on the Plus trim.

While the Eco trim is the base one for the VF 9, it doesn’t feel like an entry-level model. It comes well-equipped with a host of standard features.

LED headlights and taillights, auto-leveling headlights, heated exterior mirrors, 20-inch wheels, leatherette upholstery, an eight-way power-adjustable driver’s seat, a six-way power-adjustable passenger’s seat, dual-zone climate control, and a bench third row are standard.

The range-topping Plus trim adds 21-inch wheels, vegan leather upholstery, a 12-way power-adjustable driver’s seat, a 10-way power-adjustable passenger’s seat, tri-zone climate control, and a panoramic glass roof.