VinFast, the ambitious Vietnamese automaker, is quietly gearing up to shake up India’s electric vehicle scene again. After rolling out the VF6 and VF7 crossovers earlier this year, spy photographers have now snapped what appears to be the company’s seven-seater electric people-mover undergoing real-world trials across Indian highways and city streets. This unmarked prototype signals that VinFast is seriously eyeing the booming family MPV segment.
Meet the VinFast Limo Green: Bigger, Bolder, and Built for Indian Families
The vehicle in question is the Limo Green, a pure-electric MPV that VinFast currently sells back home in Vietnam strictly fleet guise. However, fresh sightings suggest the brand is finally preparing a customer-ready version that regular buyers can register for personal use.
Measuring a substantial 4,740 mm in length, 1,872 mm in width, and 1,723 mm in height, this electric van dwarfs popular rivals like the Maruti Suzuki Ertiga, XL6, and even the upcoming Kia Carens Clavis EV. Its 2,840 mm wheelbase promises limo-like rear-seat stretch, while the 170 mm ground clearance looks set for an India-specific bump-up to tackle our legendary speed breakers and potholes without scraping.
Local assembly from complete knock-down kits is already confirmed, which should help VinFast keep prices competitive while creating jobs in the country.
Powertrain That Packs a Punch Without Burning Fuel
Under the sleek skin sits a no-nonsense front-wheel-drive setup. A single electric motor delivers a healthy 201 horsepower and 280 Nm of instant torque โ plenty for effortless highway merges and loaded family trips.
Juice comes from a 60.13 kWh lithium-iron-phosphate battery pack that prioritizes safety and longevity over raw density. DC fast charging at up to 80 kW replenishes from 10% to 70% in just half an hour, making pit stops shorter than a chai break. Official range stands at 450 kilometres, though expect realistic WLTP figures closer to 350-380 km once Indian testing wraps up.
Cabin Comforts That Keep Everyone Happy
Even in its current taxi-spec form, the Limo Green doesn’t skimp on essentials. Buyers get sharp 18-inch alloys, a crisp 10.1-inch central touchscreen, single-zone automatic air conditioning, four-speaker audio, and a mix of USB-A and USB-C ports front and rear.
Step up to the planned private-buyer variant and VinFast promises connected-car tech, premium upholstery, wireless charging, and possibly even a panoramic sunroof and ventilated seats โ features that would put many โน30-lakh ICE MPVs to shame.
Safety First, Always
VinFast isn’t cutting corners on protection. Standard kit includes four airbags, electronic stability control, traction control, hill-start assist, roll-over mitigation, ABS with brake assist, and a rear parking camera. Higher trims should add blind-spot monitoring, 360-degree cameras, and maybe even Level-2 ADAS โ crucial for stress-free school runs and weekend getaways.
Who Should Worry? Toyota and BYD Feel the Heat
When launched, the Limo Green will square up against the Toyota Innova Hycross hybrid while offering pure-EV silence and zero running costs. Its closest battery-powered rival remains the BYD eMAX 7, but insiders suggest VinFast could undercut that premium pricing by a massive margin.
Early estimates place the road-ready Limo Green around โน22 lakh (ex-showroom) once subsidies and local production kick in โ potentially making it the most affordable full-size electric seven-seater in India.
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Why This Matters for Indian Car Buyers
With fuel prices refusing to cool down and cities choking on pollution, an affordable, spacious, electric family van couldn’t arrive at a better time. If VinFast nails local tuning, pricing, and after-sales support, the Limo Green might just become the default choice for Uber fleets, large families, and everyone dreaming of guilt-free road trips.
