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VinFast VF9: The Electric SUV Making Luxury Work for Real Life
MARKHAM, Ontario--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The seven-seat VinFast VF 9 is reshaping what luxury means for Canadian drivers, pairing full-size electric power with
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[{"type":"text","content":" MARKHAM, Ontario--(BUSINESS WIRE)--\nThe seven-seat VinFast VF 9 is reshaping what luxury means for Canadian drivers, pairing full-size electric power with calm, lounge-like comfort that turns everyday travel into something quietly indulgent.\n\n\nFull-size electric SUVs are still a relatively rare sight in Canada. Most electric models are compact or mid-sized crossovers, built for commutes rather than cross-country family trips. Few can carry seven adults and their winter luggage without compromise.\n\n\nThat gap has quietly worked in the VF 9’s favour. A year after its Canadian deliveries began, it has settled into a comfortable rhythm, finding a following among families and professionals who value space without excess. The country’s wider EV market may have lost some momentum as incentives fade and buyers take a slower look at electrification, yet the VF 9 continues to draw notice as one of the few large electric SUVs to have proven its staying power.\n\n\nA brief glance at the spec sheet shows numbers worthy of the starting prices of around C$77,000 to C$81,000, falling into mid-range premium territory for a vehicle competing in the luxury league. The Eco trim offers up to 518 kilometres of range, while the Plus manages 462. Dual-motor all-wheel drive delivers 402 horsepower from a 123-kilowatt-hour battery, good for a zero-to-100-kilometre-per-hour sprint in about 6.5 seconds. The performance figures are impressive for a vehicle of its size.\n\n\nDesign That Speaks Softly but Stands Tall\n\n\nWith its Pininfarina-penned design wrapping bold proportions in sleek Italian restraint, the VF 9 isn’t built for minimalists. A long, sculpted silhouette, a clean roofline, and LED “bird-wing” lights that curve elegantly around both ends give the VF 9 a confident presence. Inside, leather stretches across all three rows, a panoramic glass roof floods the cabin with light, and soft-close doors add a quiet sense of ceremony to every entry.\n\n\nFlexibility defines the layout. Buyers can choose six or seven seats, with the Plus trim offering captain’s chairs that heat, cool, and even massage. The result feels closer to a lounge than a cockpit, with no clutter, no overload of screens—just calm, comfortable space.\n\n\nQuiet Power, Big Comfort\n\n\nPerformance feels effortless. Dual-motor all-wheel drive provides instant torque and steady...