With the VF MPV 7, Vinfast has introduced attractive offers like 10 years battery warranty, 7 years free RSA and free charging till March 2029.
To boost its India operations, Vinfast has launched its third product – VF MPV7. Prices for the 7-seater electric MPV start at Rs 24.49 lakh (ex-sh). Pre-booking is currently open at a token amount of Rs 21,000. To understand its potential against rivals, here is a quick comparison of VinFast VF MPV7 vs Kia Carens Clavis EV vs BYD eMAX 7 vs Mahindra XEV 9S (indirect rivals).
Vinfast VF MPV7 vs Rivals – Dimensions
Equipped with a length of 4,740 mm and large 19-inch wheels, the VinFast VF MPV7 has a powerful presence. The MPV is 1,872 mm wide, 1,734 mm tall and has a wheelbase of 2,840 mm. Most of these numbers are higher than primary rivals Kia Carens Clavis EV and BYD eMAX 7. The Clavis EV is 4,550 mm long, 1,800 mm wide, 1,730 mm tall and has a wheelbase of 2,780 mm.
The BYD eMax 7 matches up better with the VinFast VF MPV 7 dimensionally. It is 4,710 mm long, 1,810 mm wide, 1,690 mm tall and has a wheelbase of 2,800 mm. Both the Clavis EV and the eMax 7 use 17-inch wheels. Compared to the indirect rival Mahindra XEV 9S, the dimensions of the VinFast VF MPV 7 remain largely similar. Despite being 3mm shorter in length, the XEV 9S is 28mm wider. The XEV 9S is also longer (10 mm), although the wheelbase is shorter than that of the VF MPV 7. The XEV 9S comes with 18-inch wheels across all variants. As is obvious, the VF MPV 7 has the largest wheels in the group.
Vinfast VF MPV7 vs Rivals – Powertrain, Battery, Range
The VinFast VF MPV 7 is equipped with a 60.13 kWh battery pack, which supplies power to a single electric motor. It generates 204 PS and 280 Nm of torque and has a FWD drivetrain. ARAI-certified range is 517 km. The Kia Carens Clavis EV is available with battery pack options of 42 kWh and 51.4 kWh, offering a range of 404 km and 490 km respectively.
While the torque remains the same at 255 Nm, the power outputs are 135 PS and 171 PS respectively. The Clavis EV has a FWD configuration. The BYD eMax 7 also has two battery pack options, a 55.4 kWh and a 71.8 kWh unit. Range is 420 km and 530 km respectively. Power outputs are 163 PS and 204 PS respectively, while torque remains the same for both variants at 310 Nm.
BYD eMax 7 has FWD configuration. Mahindra XEV 9S has battery pack options of 59 kWh, 70 kWh and 79 kWh. The respective ranges are 521 km, 600 km and 679 km. While the torque output of 380 Nm is the same for all variants, the power outputs are 231 PS, 245 PS and 286 PS respectively. All variants of the XEV 9S are offered in RWD configuration.
Talking about the price, Kia Carens Clavis EV is available in the price range of Rs 17.99 lakh to Rs 24.99 lakh. In comparison, the Vinfast VF MPV7 is available at a starting price of Rs 24.49 lakh. BYD eMax 7 is available in the price range of Rs 26.90 lakh to Rs 29.90 lakh. Mahindra XEV 9S is available in the price range of Rs 19.95 lakh (without charger) to Rs 29.45 lakh (without charger).
Features missing in WinFast MPV 7
The VinFast MPV7 is missing many features that are increasingly expected in this segment. It does not have a dedicated driver instrument cluster, instead relying on a central display setup. Key convenience and comfort features like a sunroof, powered seats, ventilated seats and a powered tailgate are also absent.
In terms of technology, it leaves out features like ADAS, 360-degree camera, wireless phone charger and wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay. Safety equipment is another area of concern, as the MPV7 does not offer seatbelt pretensioners for the second and third row passengers and now comes with only 4 airbags instead of the standard 6-airbag setup. Overall, although it covers the basics, it misses out on many of the premium features that rivals are starting to offer.