On May 27, 2026, VinFast organized a pre-production display of the new generation VF 8 alternately at official distribution agents nationwide.
After reviewing the new car model, Mr. Nguyen Gia Hai (Thanh Xuan ward) said that this electric SUV model attracted his attention thanks to its modern design and operating parameters introduced by the company in the display area.
Compared to other cars in the same segment such as Hyundai Santa Fe, Kia Sorento, Mazda CX-8, Ford Everest, Toyota Fortuner, Mr. Hai said, he is quite impressed with the technology of this electric car.
According to the announced information, the VF 8 Plus has a capacity of over 400 horsepower. In the price range of over 1 billion VND, this is a noteworthy specification for an SUV model," Mr. Hai shared.
Mr. Hai believes that the easily noticeable difference on electric vehicles is the ability to accelerate and respond to accelerator pedals. The cost of use is also something he is interested in when learning about this model.
Inside the cabin, Mr. Hai commented that VF 8 Plus has a minimalist design style with a large central screen integrating most of the control functions.
I think this layout is somewhat technological and suitable for the current electric vehicle trend. However, if all operations are focused on the touch screen, users may need time to get used to it," Mr. Hai said.
Meanwhile, Mr. Nguyen Xuan Thai (An Khanh commune) also said that he is more interested in the interior space and practical use experience of this electric SUV model.
When I tried sitting in the car, I found the cabin quite spacious, designed in a modern direction. The seats are made of leather and integrated with electric adjustment on the high-end version," Mr. Thai shared.
According to Mr. Thai, the fact that electric vehicle manufacturers integrate many smart technologies is becoming a popular trend in the auto market.
Features such as virtual assistants, voice control or phone connections are now quite common on electric vehicles. However, the use of touch screens instead of physical buttons will also depend on the habits of each user," said Mr. Thai.
Mr. Thai also believes that some details in the interior can still be adjusted in later versions.
For example, the air vents of the air conditioner or the seat design, if more ergonomics are optimized, the user experience can be more convenient," Mr. Thai commented.
According to information from VinFast car company, from May 27 to the end of June 3, 2026, VinFast will receive early deposits for the new generation VF 8 car through the website or the official distribution dealer system nationwide.
The new generation VinFast VF 8 has a listed price of 999 million VND, with a genuine warranty of 7 years or 160,000 km for the car, 8 years or 160,000 km for the battery (whichever comes first). The deposit is 15 million VND/car, non-refundable/cancellable, valid until December 31, 2026.
VinFast said that in addition to the preferential early deposit of 51 million VND in the period from May 27 to June 3, 2026, all customers who buy new generation VF 8 cars will be supported by VinFast with 10% of the car price (or a fixed interest rate of 5% for 3 years), free battery charge until February 10, 2029...
The completed commercial version of the car is expected to be produced and delivered to consumers from the end of July 2026.
VinFast said that in terms of design, the interior of the car is equipped with amenities including a 12.9-inch central screen, 2-zone automatic air conditioning system integrated with Combi 1.0 air filter, 8-speaker high-end sound system...
The highlight on the new generation VF 8 is the VinFast technology platform self-researched, developed and copyrighted, including: chassis system with suspension system applying FSD (Frequency Selective Dampers) flexibly damped technology, new electrical - electronic system developed according to the trend of software-defined vehicles (SDV) with CVC (Central Vehicle Computer) central computer architecture; integrated thermal management system (ITM - Integrated Thermal Management).
The new generation VF 8 is equipped with an electric motor with a maximum power of 170 kW (228 horsepower), maximum torque of 330 Nm and 3 driving modes (Saving, Normal, Sports).
The 60.13 kWh battery pack allows the car to travel a distance of up to nearly 500 km (according to NEDC standard) after each full charge. The car supports fast charging from 10% to 70% in less than 30 minutes.
