Mumbai, Sept. 6 -- Vietnamese automaker Vinfast has officially entered the Indian market with the launch of its first two locally built electric SUVs, the VF 6 and VF 7. Both models will be assembled at the company's new facility in Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu, marking India as a key hub for domestic sales and exports.

The VF 6 is a mid-size SUV powered by a 59.6kWh battery, with an ARAI-certified range of up to 468km. It is available in Earth (175bhp, 250Nm), Wind (175bhp, 310Nm, 0 - 100 kmph in 8.9 seconds), and Wind Infinity, which adds a panoramic glass roof. The features include a 12.9-inch touchscreen, powered driver's seat, cruise control, multiple drive modes, wireless smartphone connectivity, Level 2 ADAS, and seven airbags.

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