Short Driving Impression With VinFast E34: EV SUV, Comfortable Compact Car

VinFast e34 (Good Muhammad Hafizh/VOI)

JAKARTA - An automotive manufacturer from Vietnam, VinFast officially started its move in the Indonesian automotive industry last February by introducing an electric vehicle line (EV), one of which is e34. Equipping VF5, the VF e34 model is positioned in segment C or a compact crossover for the Indonesian market. Not only that, the car has a number of interesting things to offer for the Indonesian market. Recently, the VOI team got the opportunity to experience firsthand the sense of driving of this car from a Vietnamese manufacturer in the 2024 Gaikindo Jakarta Auto Week (GJAW) at ICE BSD, Tangerang. What do you think? Here's a brief review.

The typical Urban EV design.VinFast e34 has a compact size with a length of 4,300 mm, a width of 1,768 mm, a height of 1,615, and a wheelbase of 2,611 mm.

Then, this car has a compact design with an LED light featuring VinFast's signature design language with a sein light and backwards positioned lower. The model is equipped with an 18-inch rim plus an overfender that features a sporty impression.

The Modern and Sophisticated interiors have black domination colors that have a 10-inch unit head system combined with a central console. According to manufacturers, the interior displayed on VF e34 has a comfortable material with a fabricant combined with a vegan material leather steering wheel. Not only that, the car is equipped with other advanced systems that optimize the comfort and safety side, such as the ISOFIX, Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Track Control System (TCS), Hill Start Assist Control, and more.

Optimal comfort while Driving VInFast e34 is equipped with an electric motor measuring 149 dk and a 242 Nm peak torque that drives the front wheel (FWD). When stepped on the gas pedal, this car has a responsive performance but is still in the convenient and not intimidating category. Another interesting thing is that this car has a fairly precise steering wheel control with a fairly soft suspension when passing through a small mound.Model Conclusion VF e34 could be one of the options that should be considered for buyers in the country who want to have a compact electric car. The price offered is IDR 273 million for Early Bird Offer. However, this does not include a battery subscription system by increasing the cost of IDR 12 million per year.