The first 999 VF 8 City Editions recently arrived in the United States and now the company has released additional details about them.
Starting with the powertrain, the VF 8 Eco City Edition features an 82 kWh battery pack that feeds a dual-motor all-wheel drive system developing 349 hp (260 kW / 354 PS) and 369 lb-ft (500 Nm) of torque. This enables the model to accelerate from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) in approximately 6.5 seconds and travel 179 miles (288 km) on a single charge.
Customers can also get the VF 8 Plus City Edition and it’s notable for featuring an upgraded powertrain with 402 hp (300 kW / 408 PS) and 457 lb-ft (619 Nm) of torque. Thanks to the extra oomph, the dash to 62 mph (100 km/h) takes around 5.5 seconds while the range remains unchanged.
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The motors appear to be shared with the standard VF 8, but the City Editions have a slightly smaller battery pack. This helps to explain their disappointing range as the regular model is slated to have a larger 87.7 kWh battery. Speaking of which, VinFast said the City Editions can go from a 10% to 70% charge in 24 minutes or less using a DC fast charger.
Putting the powertrain aside, the VF 8 Eco City Edition has LED lighting units and 19-inch wheels. The Plus variant is largely identical, but rides on larger 20-inchers.
Moving into the cabin, the Eco trim has heated power front seats, a dual-zone climate control system, and a 15.6-inch infotainment system. They’re joined by an eight-speaker audio system and keyless entry.
The VF 8 Plus City Edition builds on that by adding a panoramic sunroof and leather seats with more power adjustment. Buyers will also find a power liftgate and a ten-speaker audio system with a subwoofer.
On the safety front, both trims come with an assortment of driver assistance systems including Traffic Jam Assist, Highway Assist, Lane Departure Warning, Lane Keeping Assist, and Lane Centering Assist. They’re joined by Adaptive Cruise Control, Forward Collision Warning, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, and Blind Spot Detection. Other highlights include front/rear parking assist, a rearview camera, automatic high-beam headlights, and traffic sign recognition technology.
Speaking of technology, the crossover has GPS navigation as well as Camp, Pet, and Valet modes. Customers can also get a subscription that provides a virtual assistant, live traffic information, and a “web browser.”
The VF 8 Eco City Edition starts at $55,500 before a $1,200 destination and handling fee is factored in. However, the company is offering a $3,000 City Edition discount and customers can get a two year lease for $599 per month with $5,774 due at signing.
The Plus City Edition starts at $62,500 (before destination charges) and is also eligible for the $3,000 discount. Customers can also get a similar lease for $699 per month with $6,789 down.
