YouTube – Ewing VinFast of Plano

More tech reviewers are getting behind the wheels of various electric cars, and while most of them have been big fans of Teslas and the like for some time now, some of them have started opening their minds to newer vehicles like the VinFast VF8. Mark Linsangan, a tech YouTuber with over 150,000 subscribers and a Tesla Model 3 owner, recently took a VF8 for a spin and explained why it may very well be his next car purchase.

A Tech Reviewer Who Likes Cars

Since Mark isn’t a car reviewer, he has a unique perspective from the tech side of things. This also means that he isn’t jaded or cynical when reviewing the VinFast. Instead of approaching the review like a professional car reviewer who has driven hundreds of vehicles, Mark sees the VF8 as something that needs to fit his technological lifestyle.

A Tesla Owner Who Loves the VF8

Because Mark leases a Tesla Model 3, he brings a unique perspective and finds multiple things that he prefers about the VF8. One thing includes the 360-degree camera view, along with the ability to switch the camera view angles. There’s even a tow view that makes it easier to line up and back your VinFast up to whatever you want to tow. Mark remarked how his Tesla does not have the ability to see 360 degrees around the car; the VF8 has this as standard on the base Eco trim. He also loved the fact that under 9 mph, the front camera will automatically display an image of the left or right on the screen, depending on which turn signal you have on.

The Perfect Infotainment and HUD Displays

The wonderful and bright 15.6-inch infotainment touchscreen also doubles as your gauge cluster. As a professional tech reviewer, Mark Linsangan gets to see dozens of devices with amazing screens every year, from laptops to tablets and, of course, smartphones. So when he says that the “massive” and bright infotainment screen and head-up display (HUD) are some of his favorite features, he means it. He loved the standard wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, something Tesla doesn’t offer in its cars. He especially appreciated the turn-by-turn navigation popping up on the HUD to keep your eyes on the road. Mark called it all a seamless operation. He noted that the wireless charger did not have a problem with phones that have big camera bumps.

Charge All Devices from Anywhere in the Car

Next on his list was the fact that you can charge so many devices at once. There are two USB-C ports for the driver and front passenger, and two more for rear occupants. There’s also a 90-watt charging port in the rear of the VF8 between the air vents and other ports. This setup makes it convenient to charge power-hungry laptops and other devices easily from any seat in the car.

VinFast Is Listening and Making Meaningful Updates

Since Mark was able to drive one of the first-ever production VF8 models from last year, he lauded VinFast for listening to customer feedback and providing this latest model with excellent updates, including the great throttle response, sharper suspension with better turning characteristics, and a much more comfortable and smoother ride over any type of surface, especially rough pavement.

The Best Warranty and Lease Prices Around

By far Mark’s favorite features of the VF8 are the amazing lease specials along with the unbeatable warranty. We have talked a lot about how the VinFast warranty is the best in the business with a ten-year, 125,000-mile bumper-to-bumper warranty and a ten-year, unlimited-mile battery warranty. To lease a VinFast VF8 Eco, all you need to do is hand over $974 and you can drive away paying just $279 per month for 24 months. If you would like the top Plus trim, that will cost just $1,024 down with a $329 monthly payment for 24 months.

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A Proper YouTube Test

The first thing that the YouTuber noticed was the quality and shade of VinFast Blue, the particular color of the VF8 he tested. He found the headlights and rear taillight bar very unique, the way they meet in the middle to match the VinFast V logo, “I think the nicest angle this car has to offer is the rear 3/4s. Every time I park this and look back, for an EV, I liked what I saw. It’s really nice, I personally like the design of the end of the taillight.”

Trim Levels and Performance

For 2024, the VinFast VF8 is available to customers in two trim levels, Eco and the Plus. With both models, the VF8 will get an 87.7 kWh dual-motor battery pack with standard all-wheel drive, which are two things that are typically optional in most EVs. The Eco trim has 349 horsepower and 369 lb-ft of torque that can get owners from 0 to 60 mph in just 5.9 seconds. Stepping up to the Plus trim gives buyers 402 horsepower and 457 lb-ft of torque and will reach 60 mph in less than 5.5 seconds.

Subtle Styling and Usability

When it came to how the VF8 integrates all of the cameras and sensors, Mr. Vidoza felt that the VinFast design language of discrete and subtle made him like the design that much more. He also remarked on how nice it was that the company even found a way to hide the rear windscreen wiper, something most automakers don’t bother to do.

No Pollution

As someone who isn’t used to an electric vehicle, Andres found it interesting that the VF8 will either turn off by itself or ask if you’d like to put the car into camp mode. His understanding of gas-powered cars made it all the more amazing that he wasn’t polluting while sitting idle or even wasting any of the vehicle’s energy.

Faster Than VinFast Says?

When it came time to drive the VF8, Andres really enjoyed the on-demand power. He said that on the highway, the amount of power and torque the VinFast has allows it to get up to speed and pass people more easily. While VinFast says the VF8 Plus gets to 60 mph in around 5.5 seconds, Andres believes it’s faster, saying, “This doesn’t feel like a 0-60 in 5 second car, absolutely not. This car makes you feel like you can go anywhere right past people.” He also found that the adaptive cruise control system was perfect and easy to use while allowing for proper hands-free driving on the highway.

What Was the Final Verdict?

So, what did Andres Vidoza think after a full week of driving a 2024 VinFast VF8 like it was his? “But what I like the most is that the company [VinFast] seems to listen and takes criticism really well … The interior does feel solid. The car overall feels roomy. The power sunroof is nice, and having a physical powered shade is nicer. Knowing that this has an unlimited mileage battery warranty for 10 years makes me feel even better.”

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