VinFast announces seven new car models
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VinFast, Vietnam’s first fully-fledged car manufacturer, plans to launch seven new ‘premium’ models. Following the first line of Lux (short for Luxury) automobiles aimed at the high-end segment, VinFast, a unit of Vietnam’s largest private conglomerate, Vingroup, has announced it will launch a Pre (short for Premium) car line with the aim of tapping a larger customer base.
The company has opened a polling page for customers to vote on the seven most popular models out of a potential 35.
The seven Pre models will include a hatchback and a CUV (crossover SUV) for the A and B segments; one Sedan and CUV for the C segment; and 1 Sedan, 1 SUV and 1 family car for the D segment.
VinFast will continue to work closely with the famous Italian studios, Ital Design, Torino Design, and Pininfarina on designing the new models.
VinFast showed off its first two car models, a sedan and an SUV, at the Paris Motor Show in France last October just a year after its incorporation, grabbing the attention of the local and international media.
VinFast’s first production models built under its own badge hit the streets in August 2019.
According to the Vietnam Automobile Manufacturers’ Association, total car sales in the country topped 288,000 units in 2018, up 5.9 percent from around 272,000 units in 2017.
Questions & Answers
Q.What is the intended market for VinFast's new Pre car line?
What is the intended market for VinFast's new Pre car line?
The new Pre car line aims to tap a larger customer base than the high-end Lux models. It includes a hatchback, a CUV, a sedan, and an SUV across the A, B, C, and D segments to appeal to a broader range of buyers.
Q.Which design studios are involved in creating the new VinFast models?
Which design studios are involved in creating the new VinFast models?
VinFast is continuing its collaboration with prominent Italian design studios. These include Ital Design, Torino Design, and Pininfarina, who will work on the design aspects of the new car models.
Q.How will VinFast decide which of the 35 potential models to launch?
How will VinFast decide which of the 35 potential models to launch?
VinFast has opened a polling page where customers can vote. The company will select the seven most popular models from the 35 options proposed, based on this customer feedback.
Q.When did VinFast first reveal its initial car models to the public?
When did VinFast first reveal its initial car models to the public?
VinFast showed its first two car models, a sedan and an SUV, at the Paris Motor Show last October. This public debut happened approximately a year after the company's incorporation.