VinFast VF7 Vs Mahindra XEV 9E: The Perfect Premium EV?

The VinFast VF7 is among the two electric SUVs launched by the Vietnamese car maker in India recently. VinFast is known to be the 'Maruti Suzuki of Vietnam', and here it is taking on the Mahindra XEV 9E, which is yet another homegrown giant. One is a coupe SUV, the other a conventional SUV.

Here we shall see which one is the better pick for you, but before going further, make sure to join the 91wheels WhatsApp Community to keep up with the latest news and automotive updates.

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VinFast VF7 Vs Mahindra XEV 9E Design

Both these electric SUVs follow a modern design language, but the XEV 9E is clearly larger here in every sense. However, the VF7 gets a longer wheelbase. The VF7 appears more like a grown-up VF6, featuring a familiar design language. It continues with the DRL strips running across the length of the bonnet, with the headlamps mounted lower below. The VF7 also gets a larger housing for the air vents below, along with a polished black surface for contrast.

The VF7 also looks familiar from the sides as well. However, unlike its smaller sibling, this car comes with flush-fitting door handles, and additionally it also gets black cladding lower down for protection. The 19-inch alloy rims get aero-inspired design treatment. It continues with similar twin strips connecting the tail lamps at the rear, with a uniquely-shaped tailgate and slim vertical tail lamps.

Meanwhile, the XEV 9E has influences of the XUV700 here and there, and the coupe-SUV silhouette is clearly being preferred by a lot of people, considering the number of XEV 9E's that have been populating the roads lately. Much like the VinFast, it also gets modern elements, such as full-length light strips, flush-fitting door-handles, and aero alloy rims. Neither of these cars look bad, but the XEV 9E will command more attention just due to its huge size, which will make the VF7 look ordinary in comparison.

VinFast VF7 Vs Mahindra XEV 9E Motor And Battery

Both cars here are available with two battery pack options, but the XEV 9E has an obvious advantage with more range on offer with its 79kWh battery pack. In terms of performance too, neither car is a slouch, with the XEV offering great performance numbers even with the smaller battery pack. However, the VinFast takes things a step further with the all-wheel drive trim, which puts out considerably higher numbers than the XEV 9E. Interestingly, the all-wheel drive version also comes with a faster 0-100kmph time than the XEV 9E.

The lower trims of the VinFast VF7 offer lower performance figures, which put it more in line with regular combustion SUVs. That said, a spec-sheet can only paint half a picture, and we can only talk about actual performance insights after driving both vehicles back to back. While we do know that the XEV 9E is more than capable of serious performance, something tells us not to write off the VF7 just yet. Here is a table for the number-crunchers.

VinFast VF7 Vs Mahindra XEV 9E Interiors And Features

The interiors of the VF7 are swathed in either black vegan leather upholstery, or with mocca brown leather upholstery, depending on the variant you choose. In terms of standard features, it gets a 12.9-inch infotainment touch screen, a coloured head-up display, projector headlamps with automatic levelling, heated ORVMs, cruise control, a 360-degree camera, rain-sensing wipers, a power-adjustable driver seat, auto-dimming IRVM, wireless smartphone connectivity, multiple drive and regen modes among other things.

Some additional higher-trim features on the VF7 include adaptive cruise control, 8-way power-adjustable front seats with ventilation, an 8-speaker sound system, a Level 2 ADAS suite, powered tailgate, a fixed-glass panoramic glass roof, and dual-zone climate control among other things.

The VF7 comes equipped with dedicated modes for various situations. To be precise, there are four modes to speak of. The Pet mode specifically keeps the air-con running in case you have to step out of your car while your pet is seated inside. There will be a message displayed on the screen which will convey that this mode has been turned on. Additionally, it also gets a valet mode, camp mode, and a wash mode as well. The wash mode will lock the hood, charging flap, and the windows of the car while it gets washed.

Meanwhile the XEV 9E comes with a 43.3-inch digital slab, which consists of three individual display screens. The setup runs on Mahindras AdrenoX software, while the connectivity features are powered by Mahindras new MAIA architecture.

It borrows the new flat-bottomed steering wheel from the BE 6, which gets the new illuminated BE logo on a gloss-black surface, and the top-spec variant will come equipped with a panoramic sunroof with integrated lighting. a level-2 ADAS suite, a 16-speaker Harman Kardon sound system, auto parking, an augmented-reality head-up display, a 360-degree camera, a tyre pressure monitoring system, Club and Cozy modes, seatback-mounted screens, adaptive suspension, adjustable regen modes, a Dolby Atmos sound system and a lot more.

VinFast VF7 Vs Mahindra XEV 9E Pricing And Variants

In terms of pricing and variants, the VinFast VF7 keeps things rather simple. Available mainly in three different trims, the VF7's lineup is divided into further five different sub-variants. Here is a table listing down all details of the VF7 variants.

Meanwhile, the XEV 9E makes things a little bit complicated, as it is available in multiple trims. These trims are further divided into trims based on the charging options being offered. Both SUVs offer a wide range of features across various trims, catering to a wide range of buyers wanting to switch to electric. Below is a table for the XEV 9E's variants and price list.