2024 VinFast VF8 Review: A Good Start
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- Sep 24, 2024
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Tech and Safety:
Perhaps the 2024 VinFast VF8’s strongest attribute is technology. There is head-up display in front of the driver and a 15.6-inch infotainment screen that, like Tesla, is used for most vehicle functions. There is an image of the VF8 permanently on the left portion of the screen along with a few key vehicle menus which are controlled through a d-pad input on the left of the steering wheel.
Overall, the software in the VF8 is intuitive, easy to navigate, and quick to respond. The brand states there is now better connectivity between smart phones and the SUV and we had no issues during our week with it. Other technology highlights on the Plus trim include ambient lighting, 360 surround view cameras, a 10-speaker plus subwoofer sound system, parking sensors, and a plethora of USB ports in both A and C configurations.
On the safety front, all the usual active safety systems are included, such as highway driving assist, lane assist, adaptive cruise assist, collision warning, collision mitigation, park assist, and more. VinFast has updated the VF8 so alerts and error messaging are not as sensitive and/or intrusive as they were in the prototype.
Value Dollars and Sense:
The 2024 VinFast VF8 Plus starts at a price of $51,800 before destination charges in the United States. Our tester includes upgraded paint and interior color, which puts it at $54,780 as tested. In Canada, the Plus starts at a price of $61,500 including destination charges, while our tester with the upgraded power pack, premium paint and optional interior coloring came in at $65,750.
In both countries that pricing puts it right on top of a lot of similarly equipped competition which is ambitious for a new automaker in a new segment. The one area that VinFast does hold an edge is with the warranty. Standard on the VF8 is a 10-year, 125,000 mile (200,000 km) bumper to bumper warranty as well as a 10-year unlimited mileage warranty for the battery.
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