2025 VINFAST VF 9 REVIEW: A BIG IMPROVEMENT, BUT STILL WIDE OF THE MARK

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The 2025 VinFast VF 9 represents a significant improvement over its predecessor, the VF 8, showcasing VinFast's commitment to refinement. The reviewer highlights the unique styling, improved ride quality on the highway, and a respectable real-world average energy consumption of around 22 kWh/100 km, which is better than its official figures suggest. The dual-motor AWD system provides ample power (402 hp, 457 lb-ft torque), though its 0-100 km/h time of under 7 seconds is considered slow for an EV. Key criticisms include a frustrating and overly complicated user interface, particularly for adjusting basic settings like steering column and drive modes, which reset after each drive. The synthetic leather upholstery is not breathable, and the climate control system defaults to the third row even when unoccupied and is quite loud. The lane-keep assist is described as jarring, and the regenerative braking system requires immediate application of mechanical brakes to prevent rolling. While the "Plus" trim offers many features like massaging seats, their execution is found to be loud and ineffective. Ultimately, the reviewer concludes that despite the improvements, the VF 9's biggest hurdle is its excessive price point, making it a difficult recommendation.