Explore the latest VinFast VF 5 upgrade leak, featuring fresh styling tweaks, larger wheels and improved lighting. Discover more now!
Social media users are buzzing over a fresh set of test‑drive photos that show a VinFast‑branded SUV cruising on public roads. While the silhouette looks familiar, keen observers are convinced it could be an upgraded version of the company’s popular VF 5.
What the leaked images reveal
By overlaying the leaked photos onto a real‑world render of the current VF 5, several subtle but telling differences emerge:
- Front lighting cluster: The new prototype sports a reshaped headlamp assembly that appears slimmer and more angular than the stock model.
- Rear spoiler: The tail‑end spoiler is slightly longer, giving the SUV a more athletic stance.
- Rear lights: The taillights sit higher on the body, creating a better visual balance.
- Wheels: The rear alloy wheels have been upsized, resembling the larger 20‑inch design first seen on the VF 6.
Is this an official new model?
Earlier this year, Vietnam’s industrial registry (document #454) listed a new VinFast vehicle whose dimensions and overall shape match the VF 5 platform. This suggests the automaker may be preparing an official facelift for the third quarter or later in 2024.
VF 5 performance in the market
The VF 5 is currently VinFast’s third‑best‑selling electric SUV, with roughly 13,400 units sold in the first four months of the year. Its list price of VND 529 million (about US$22,000) is frequently discounted to around VND 455 million, making it an attractive option for budget‑conscious buyers.
Why the upgrade matters
Continuous refinements based on customer feedback—such as the larger wheels and refreshed lighting—help the VF 5 stay competitive against a wave of inexpensive foreign EVs entering the Vietnamese market. A modernised, better‑balanced look could keep the model at the top of domestic sales charts and solidify VinFast’s position as a leading EV manufacturer in Southeast Asia.
What’s next?
Industry insiders expect VinFast to roll out a series of updates for its existing electric lineup before the end of the year. If the leaked images are anything to go by, the VF 5 facelift could be the next “gold‑egg” in the company’s portfolio, delivering both aesthetic appeal and incremental performance gains.
Stay tuned for official announcements and more details on VinFast’s evolving EV strategy.