Vinfast, Vietnam’s first-and-only EV purveyor, got a rude welcome to America from auto journalists, who savaged the 2023 Vinfast VF8 with unusual gusto following the media drive in San Diego. The electric SUV got thethat students might be afraid to take home to parents, with poor grades on everything from ride quality and road noise to interior materials and glitchy electronics.
As test-driving journalists noted, several of the VF8’s foibles seemed software related. Some VF8 ADAS systems, including its adaptive cruise control and automated steering assist, were actually a bright spot, controlling the Pininfarina-styled SUV with confidence even in heavy traffic.
At the launch event for the VF8, Vinfast had a VF9 on display. Its rear end was held up by jack stands.Asked what competitive models the team benchmarked, engineers said they focused heavily on Mercedes and Tesla, including for their user interface and experience . The Vinfast’s UX, including a generous 15.6-inch center touchscreen, did earn modest praise when it was working properly. The company has already for touchscreens that go blank while driving or sitting.
Garrett Evert, deputy CEO of vehicle development, said “We’re definitely looking at tuning as we go, different spring and damper settings,” along with added sound deadening and wind sealing to address complaints over road noise. Engineers said NVH tends to be more important to American buyers, making it a target for improvements.
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