VINFAST VF8 FIRST DRIVE AND DETAILED LOOK - FIRST STORE IN CANADA!

EV Channels Review

This episode provides an early look at the VinFast VF8 during its Canadian media launch event in Toronto. The reviewer highlights the vehicle's refined interior, noting the quality of materials, comfortable seating with heating and cooling, and a large, responsive touchscreen. The driving experience, though brief, was characterized by light steering, quiet operation, and surprisingly compliant suspension over bumps, despite being a pre-production model. Positives include the advanced HUD, comprehensive camera system, heated steering wheel, and the inclusion of a frunk. Areas for improvement or further evaluation include the floor hump, suggesting a potential ICE-derived platform, and the need for real-world efficiency and long-term reliability data, as this is a new brand. The reviewer is optimistic about VinFast's potential, citing their manufacturing quality and completion of winter testing, and notes the flexible pricing models (battery rental or purchase) and eligibility for Canadian federal rebates.