VinFast VF5 2023– car dimensions: 3965 mm long, 1720 mm wide and 1580 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,360 kg. Boot space with the seats up is 260 litres.
The cabin has an 8-inch touchscreen and 7-inch driver display, manual single-zone climate with PM2.5 filter, and leatherette seats with 6-way driver and 4-way passenger manual adjust plus 60/40 rear fold. Basic cruise control sits on the D-cut wheel with ADAS buttons. Driver aids include rear parking sensors, reversing camera, blind-spot warning, rear cross-traffic alert, door-open warning and emergency brake assist. No lane-keep assist appears in the equipment lists.
Boot holds 260 litres with seats up and expands to 900 litres when the 60/40 rear seats fold flat, enough for daily shopping or a weekend load in this small crossover.
Cabin uses faux leather seats with high side bolsters for a sporty hold. Driver seat adjusts manually in 6 ways, passenger in 4 ways. Manual single-zone AC cools quickly with PM2.5 cabin filter. Soft plastic D-cut steering wheel adjusts manually in 2 ways. 8-inch touchscreen and 7-inch driver display sit up front with 4 speakers. Rear seats fold 60:40. Space feels open for city trips thanks to the wheelbase, with flat floor and headrests that raise or lower.
Electric only: 37.23 kWh LFP battery, range over 300 km NEDC.
Service every 15,000 km or 1 year, whichever first.
ASEAN NCAP 3 stars (2023).
Standard kit: 6 airbags, ABS/EBD/BA, ESC, TCS, HSA, ESS, iTPMS, ISOFIX, basic cruise, blind-spot warning, rear cross-traffic alert, rear camera and sensors.
Warranty 7 years or 160,000 km. battery 8 years unlimited km for first high-voltage pack.
The car runs fully electric on a single motor. Usable battery capacity sits at 37.23 kWh and delivers more than 300 km per full charge under NEDC. Fast charge from 10 to 70 percent takes about 30 minutes. Home AC charge tops out at 6.6 kW. Energy use averages around 11.5 kWh per 100 km.
Service follows a fixed schedule of 15,000 km or one year. Checks cover tires, brakes, suspension, 12 V battery, charge port, wipers, washer fluid and cabin filter. Brake fluid changes every two years. Coolant for the motor and high-voltage pack lasts 10 years or 150,000 km. Drive unit is sealed for life. App booking and mobile service keep visits short. Costs stay low compared with petrol cars of the same size.
Crash rating is ASEAN NCAP 3 stars from 2023. Six airbags protect front, side and curtain zones. Core electronics include ABS, EBD, brake assist, stability control, traction control, hill-start assist and emergency stop signal. Tire-pressure monitoring, automatic door locks and front pretensioners come standard. ADAS adds basic cruise, blind-spot warning, rear cross-traffic alert, door-open warning, rear parking sensors and rear camera.
Long ownership stays simple. Vehicle warranty runs 7 years or 160,000 km. First high-voltage battery carries 8 years with no kilometre limit under normal use. Roadside rescue and mobile charging operate 24/7. Workshops stay open every day. Over-the-air updates and automatic maintenance reminders cut dealer trips. Keep the battery charged at least once a month if the car sits unused.
Length 3965 mm, Width 1720 mm, Height 1580 mm, Wheelbase 2513 mm (VF5 2023-present)
Sources: manufacturer data, bonbanh.com, official dealer PDFs and vinfastauto.com.