VinFast and Pininfarina reveal details on the VF 8 and VF 9
VinFast and Pininfarina have just revealed the interior and exterior details of their SUV’s, the VF 8 and VF 9. The details and specifications were thoroughly explained at the Mobile World Congress 2022 on the 1st of March.
The two new EV’s were first introduced at the 2021 Los Angeles Auto Show. This was also after they announced a trio of upcoming semi-autonomous SUV’s. These two new EV models have been planned for the global car market later this year. They feature new, impressive and stylish designs that come in their collaboration with Pininfarina. VinFast claims a maximum range on the VF 8 of 503km.
According to VinFast, the VF 8 and VF 9 SUV’s will be utilizing a modern design language that optimizes aerodynamics and reduce energy consumption. The designs are inspired by the curves of sports cars, while the elongated lines are from executive sedans, while still maintaining the profile and DNA of a SUV.
Inside, both models are fitted with premium quality materials with a very modern and clean design. The seats are built from eco-friendly materials with an eco-leatherette upholstery while still offering heating and ventilation controls for the upmost comfortability.
In the cabin you’ll find a relatively large 15.6-inch central touchscreen. Due to its size, it covers up most of the dashboard minimizing the number of physical buttons in the car. An additional full-color Heads-Up Display (HUD) which features advanced technology that projects onto the windshield. The driver can take advantage of this to track essential information about the vehicle while still maintaining eyes on the road ahead.
Other than the seats, VinFast has also made an effort on being as eco-friendly as possible with the VF 8 and VF 9. VinFast has applied multiple solutions in the vehicle to reduce water waste and chemical emissions. The batteries in the SUV’s have also been designed to minimize wastage while encouraging sustainability at the same time.
Reservations for the VF 8 and VF 9 are taking place from January 5, 2022 to April 5, 2022. During this time, customers can make a 150 Euro deposit to enter an exclusive VinFirst – “Pioneer’s Gratitude to Pioneers” program, which offers many fascinating perks. They include an e-voucher worth 2,500 Euros towards the purchase of a VF 8 and 4,200 Euros towards the purchase of a VF 9, one free ADAS & Smart Services package, one free portable charger, a tree planted in the participant’s name, and much more.