The VinFast VF e34 is currently available for sale in Vietnam and Indonesia. It is the smallest car in the automaker's range, featuring a 110kW battery pack with a claimed range of 318km. The upcoming car was recently spotted during testing, indicating that it may soon arrive in India.
VinFast Auto Limited of Vietnam recently commenced operations at a new plant in Tamil Nadu just a few days ago. Shortly after, the company began testing its vehicles in India. Recently, the Vinfast VF e34, which is part of the company's next lineup, was spotted during testing. Several details about the mid-size SUV have emerged during the testing phase."
Powertrain and Dimensions
The VF e34 is currently available for sale in Vietnam and Indonesia. It is the smallest car in the automaker's range. It features a 110kW battery pack with a claimed range of 318km and can reach 0 to 100kmph in 9 seconds.
The most important thing is that it is 4.3 meters long with a wheelbase of 2.6 meters, putting it in the same size range as the Kia Seltos/Hyundai Creta/Maruti Grand Vitara/Toyota Urban Cruiser/Honda HR-V and MG Astor.
Cabin and Feature List
From testing, it's evident that the cabin is entirely gray in color, featuring chrome inserts and dual digital displays, one of which is a vertical unit and larger in size. Speaking of features, it includes Level-2 ADAS, climate control, dual USB charging ports, high-line TPMS, connected car technology, and a 360-degree camera view.
Price and Competition
This is the first time we've seen the e34 in India, confirming that it will be part of VinFast's lineup here. It's expected to be priced between 20 to 25 lakhs INR and will compete with the likes of the MG ZS EV, Maruti eVX, Kia Carens EV, and Mahindra XUV.e8, Honda Elevate EV, and Toyota Urban Sport Concept's production version. Currently, there's no official update regarding its launch in India.
Source: https://www.jagran.com/automobile/latest-news-vinfast-vf-e34-spotted-during-testing-23735433.html
By Kuldeep
