VinFast VF MPV 7 Launched in India at Rs 24.49 Lakh

VinFast has launched the VF MPV 7 in India, with ex-showroom prices beginning at Rs 24.49 lakh. The VF MPV 7 is the Vietnamese brand’s third electric offering in the country, following the VF 7 and VF 6 SUVs. Bookings are already open for a token amount of Rs 21,000, while deliveries are expected to commence soon. The electric MPV will be sold as the MPV 7 for private buyers and as the Limo Green for fleet customers. In the Indian market, the VF MPV 7 will rival models such as the Carens Clavis EV and BYD eMax 7.

VinFast VF MPV 7: Powertrain

The VF MPV 7 from VinFast comes equipped with a 60.13kWh battery and a front-mounted motor (201bhp/280Nm). The MPV offers a range of up to 517 kilometres on a single charge and has multiple drive modes (Eco, Normal, and Sport) alongside regenerative braking settings. It supports fast charging of up to 80kW, enabling the car to charge from 10 to 70% in half an hour.

VinFast VF MPV 7: Dimensions

In terms of dimensions, the VinFast VF MPV 7 surpasses its closest competitors with a length of 4,740mm, a width of 1,872mm, a height of 1,734mm, and a wheelbase of 2,840mm, along with 126 litres of boot capacity. In comparison, the Kia Carens Clavis EV measures 4,550mm in length, 1,800mm in width, and 1,708mm–1,730 mm in height, with a 2,780 mm wheelbase. Meanwhile, the BYD eMax 7 is 4,710mm long, 1,810mm wide, and 1,690mm tall. Its wheelbase stands at 2,800mm.

VinFast VF MPV 7: Exterior and Interior

The MPV borrows certain design elements from its SUV siblings, the VF 7 and the VF 6, while maintaining a unique personality of its own. It gets OLED light strips integrated with the central logo, a clean, grille-less finish, and vertically stacked LED headlamps, 19-inch aerodynamic wheels, protective cladding, chrome detailing on the side, a roof-mounted spoiler, a shark-fin antenna, and a connected LED taillamp bar.

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Inside, the VF MPV 7 can seat up to 7 people. Buyers can opt for either a black-and-brown or an all-black finish colour scheme. Other amenities include a centrally mounted 10.1-inch touchscreen, auto climate control with vents for all rows, a flat-bottom steering wheel, wireless charging, power windows, and a powered driver’s seat. For safety, the MPV offers TPMS, six airbags, and a rear camera.

Unlike its rivals (the Carens Clavis EV and the eMax 7), the VinFast MPV does not offer ADAS. 

VinFast VF MPV 7: Other Highlights

VinFast has announced an extensive ownership package for its newly-launched the VF MPV 7, which comprises a Rs 2 lakh exchange incentive for ICE car owners and a 75% assured buyback value. The package is also backed by 3 years of free service, a 7-year vehicle warranty, and a 10-year battery warranty.