In style Vietnamese electrical automotive producer, VinFast, has massive ambitions for the Indian market. The corporate has launched VF 6 and VF 7 in India already and is now eying for the mainstream and high-volume B Section EV area. That is the place Tata Punch EV, Nexon EV and Mahindra XEV3XO EV have been partying all alongside. VinFast’s July 2026 sales stood at 1,482 models.
Now, VinFast has commenced testing second technology model of its B Section EV as seen within the spy photographs from automotive fanatic Manas Y M who noticed it round Mahalakshmi Metro Station in Bengaluru, Karnataka. The spied EV is totally camouflaged and is known as VinFast Herio Inexperienced within the residence market of Vietnam and VF 5, globally.
New VinFast Sub 4m Electrical SUV
If launched in India, the corporate will name it VF 5 and it’s a sub 4m electrical SUV. Dimensionally, it measures 3,967 mm in size, 1,723 mm in width, 1,579 mm in top and has a 2,514 mm wheelbase together with a 160 mm floor clearance. VinFast VF 5 often is the firm’s subsequent EV as a part of their roadmap to have 5 EVs in India by 2026 finish.
The place design is worried, this can be a VinFast VF 5, however not the identical VF 5 at present on sale. That is their second-gen VF 5 which has not been showcased or launched wherever. It’s identifiable as a VF 5 (or Herio Inexperienced) owing to its aspect profile and the recognisable D Pillar design. The swooping bonnet is now a clamshell unit lending the automotive a extra upright stance.
LED DRLs are lined, however we are able to see the redesigned projector headlight setup which is way sleeker in look. This specific check mule had metal wheels, which seem like they’re 16-inchers, however 17-inch alloys are possible when launched. On the rear, we are able to see new related LED tail mild design which will get thicker LED on the finish, not like the even LED signature in present mannequin.
What to anticipate?
Rear tailgate, entrance and rear bumpers are fully revised too. 2nd Gen VinFast VF 5 appears far more mature and complicated, when in comparison with the present mannequin. When in comparison with the swooping dashboard of present VF 5, the brand new dashboard is flatter and encompasses a rectangular free-standing infotainment display and an all-new steering wheel.
A floating-type centre console, entrance centre armrest could be seen too. A TFT instrument cluster, ventilated seats, a sunroof, rear AC vents and different options may be a part of the bundle. Present mannequin will get a 29.6 kWh or a 37.23 kWh battery choices, mated to a sole FWD electrical motor rated at as much as 134 bhp. Promised vary is 260 km and 326 km, respectively.
There was a time when VinFast solely listed Herio Inexperienced as a Service Line Car (industrial car) for the Vietnamese market. Now, Herio Inexperienced has one other title known as VF 5, which the corporate will use in world markets the place it’s supplied for personal patrons. Limo Inexperienced and VF MPV 7 are stark examples of this technique. Launch might occur by 2026 finish.
