Overview

• The price announcement on September 6 will mark the Vietnamese brand’s retail debut in India.
• Both SUVs are being built at VinFast’s Thoothukudi facility in Tamil Nadu, which is operational at 50,000 units a year with scope to scale up.
• Pre-bookings opened on July 15 with a refundable Rs 21,000 token, and showrooms are rolling out nationwide with a target of roughly 32–35 outlets this year.
• The VF6 uses a 59.6 kWh battery and a 204 hp front motor, while the VF7 gets a 70.8 kWh pack with 2WD or AWD options up to 350 hp and 500 Nm, plus features such as Level 2 ADAS, a head-up display and a panoramic glass roof.
• Media expect on-road prices of about Rs 20–25 lakh for the VF6 and Rs 25–30 lakh for the VF7, with official figures to be confirmed at launch.