VinFast VF 7 at autoX Awards: Best Cars of 2025 Ranked

The VF 7 – the larger sibling of the VF 6 – is VinFast’s flagship vehicle in its Indian lineup. It uses the same 59.6kWh battery pack as the VF 6, but is available in both front- and all-wheel-drive configurations. Our test car was the all-wheel-drive variant, and honestly, it proved to be quite an impressive product that ticked a lot of the right boxes for our jury.

The VF 7’s design feels far more cohesive and premium, giving it strong road presence. Its cabin space is also well managed, allowing it to comfortably accommodate five adults. The leather-wrapped dashboard and other interior fitments feel solid and upmarket. Like its smaller sibling, the VF 7 also comes loaded with features, including seven airbags as standard across all variants.

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On the track, the VF 7 immediately impressed us with its power delivery and overall performance. The chassis feels balanced, and the suspension is well-tuned, making for a genuinely pleasant driving experience. This is also reflected in its commendable lap time of 1:10.6 around the short loop – quite an achievement. That said, it does have a few shortcomings, such as the absence of physical buttons for basic functions like headlight control, forcing you to rely on the central touchscreen – a clear case of digitisation taken a bit too far.

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Pricing, however, works strongly in its favour, giving the VF 7 a solid edge in terms of value for money. Ultimately, VinFast’s biggest challenge in India won’t be the product itself but establishing brand recognition and building trust, which can be quite tricky in such a competitive market.