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Vinfast EV- VF7 - Tamil Review (Wind, Infinity both model 70kwh Battery)
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Product reviewed
Vinfast EV (VF7) – Tamil review Mentions models: Wind and Infinity (also references Earth). Includes a 70kWh battery.
Key features mentioned
Value / price positioning
- Reviewer calls the VF7 the “best value” and recommends it for buyers with a budget above 20 lakhs.
- Mentions discounts and a buyback/exchange option for existing EV owners (exchange for discount).
- Availability is limited: sold in only two showrooms in Tamil Nadu (Kapplur/Madurai area) and Bangalore.
Battery & variants (Drive/Power differences)
- 70kWh battery mentioned.
- Drivetrain difference:
- Infinity (top-end): rear-wheel drive
- Wind (lower-end): front-wheel drive
- Torque comparisons (as stated in subtitles):
- Wind: 310 Nm
- Top end / Infinity: 500 Nm
- Another tier: Earth model reference at 250 Nm
Performance & driving modes
- Sport mode: provides immediate torque boost.
- Economy mode: best for range; otherwise range drops.
- Reviewer claims Sport mode drains more battery.
- Lifting off the accelerator: “regeneration/auto braking feel” described as feeling like hard braking.
Exterior / comfort & safety features
- Wheelbase: 2840 mm (as stated)
- Length: subtitles show “450 mm” (likely a subtitle/misread/inaccuracy), but the reviewer gives dimensions.
- Ground clearance: praised for handling speed breakers.
- Disc brakes mentioned.
- LED headlights praised for stronger/intense “throw” (compared against darker visibility).
- Boot space: 537 L
- 60:40 split for rear luggage/cargo
- Inside / storage / comfort & tech:
- 12.5-inch infotainment
- Wireless charging
- USB / pen drive option
- Cup holder
- AC cooling praised
- Speaker mentioned
- Volume control via steering wheel controls
- Driver info / ergonomics:
- Head-up display
- Tilt & telescopic steering; reviewer says it doesn’t hit the thighs
- Interior comfort:
- Ventilated seats
- Headlight high/low beam and side mirror controls referenced as part of the feature list
Safety
- Seven airbags mentioned.
ADAS / parking aids
- Reverse camera and adaptive parking guidelines mentioned.
- Reviewer notes good rear visibility and guidance while reverse parking.
Pros (as expressed in the video)
- Strong value for money (especially Wind).
- Good boot space (537 L) and useful cargo split.
- LED headlights with strong reach.
- Good ground clearance for speed breakers.
- Sport mode: quick torque response.
- Comfort & convenience: ventilated seats, wireless charging, head-up display, 12.5-inch infotainment, steering controls.
- Safety: claims 7 airbags.
- Good reverse visibility with guidelines.
Cons / limitations mentioned
- Range depends heavily on driving mode:
- Best range when driving in Economy.
- Sport mode causes battery drain, reducing range.
- Warning that pushing power (“too much dark” / likely aggressive driving) can further degrade range.
- Small complaint: steering wheel feels small.
- Variant trade-off implied:
- Lower-end may be front-wheel drive (Infinity is rear-wheel drive).
- Higher-torque model (Infinity) reportedly impacts range more due to higher output/usage.
Comparisons made
- Torque comparison across named variants:
- Earth: 250 Nm vs Wind: 310 Nm vs Infinity: 500 Nm
- Wind (FWD) vs Infinity (RWD)
- Economy vs Sport mode: range vs performance trade-off
User experience / ownership experience highlights
- Reviewer expresses confidence in driving due to steering, handling, and “very light” body roll/suspension feel.
- Reverse parking described as easy thanks to camera view and adaptive guidelines.
- Practical everyday highlights:
- Boot capacity and split seats
- Ventilated seating
- Wireless charging
- Cabin cooling
Verdict / recommendation (based on the video)
Recommended—especially the VF7 “Wind” model—for buyers seeking strong features and value around 20+ lakhs, with the caveat that range drops with Sport/high-power driving, so Economy mode is advised for efficiency.
Unique points mentioned (consolidated list)
- “Best value” recommendation for VF7, especially Wind
- 24 / 26 lakh on-road pricing claim (as stated; may be approximate due to subtitles)
- 70kWh battery mentioned
- Wheelbase 2840 mm; dimensions given with possible subtitle errors
- Good ground clearance for speed breakers
- Disc brakes
- LED headlights praised for stronger “throw”
- 537 L boot space + 60:40 split
- Interior features: 12.5-inch infotainment, ventilated seats, wireless charging, USB, cup holder, speaker
- Head-up display
- Tilt & telescopic steering with good thigh clearance
- 7 airbags
- Drive mode behavior: Sport = immediate torque, Economy = best range
- Lift-off/regen-like braking feel described
- Reverse parking: camera + adaptive guidelines
- Chassis/handling confidence: low body roll, good suspension feel
- Complaint: steering wheel feels small
- Variant comparison: Wind (FWD, 310 Nm) vs Infinity (RWD, 500 Nm); other tier mentioned 250 Nm
- Range reduced when driving aggressively
- Test drive availability via showrooms + discounts and buyback/exchange option
Speakers / viewpoints
- Single main reviewer covers pricing/value, features, driving experience, and Wind vs Infinity comparisons.
- No separate speakers are clearly identified in the subtitles.