So far, the models VinFast markets in the US, as well as the expected upcoming models, are all SUVs or crossovers. This makes sense since these are the vehicle types consumers in the US and around the world prefer. However, people also buy quite a few pickup trucks, especially in the US. In early 2024, VinFast unveiled a concept for an electric pickup truck. There is no larger market for pickup trucks than Texas, so Ewing VinFast of Plano shares the VinFast VF Wild pickup truck concept with you.
“We are very proud to introduce the VF Wild concept, which encapsulates our mission to make sustainable, high-quality electric vehicles accessible to a broader market. This is not just a new product in our offering – it showcases our aspiration to venture into the fast-paced and thriving electric pickup truck market.” – Ms. Tran Mai Hoa, Deputy CEO of Sales and Marketing, VinFast Global.
The VinFast Wild measures 209 inches in length and 79 inches in width. This places it firmly in the growing midsize truck segment, where it is just a few inches shorter and narrower than a Chevrolet Colorado. The 5-foot-long bed can be extended to eight feet using a power-operated midgate that folds with the second-row seats. This feature, currently available on GM’s full-size electric trucks, makes even more sense for a midsize truck and would give the VF Wild the longest cargo capacity in its segment.
The VF Wild’s exterior was jointly designed with Australian design studio GoMotiv. The front features a flattened version of the signature VF front-end styling seen in the VF 9, along with VinFast’s full-width horizontal taillights, with the center V logo prominently displayed on the top of the tailgate. The C-Pillar even echoes the treatment found on the VF 9. The vehicle also has a distinctive two-tone lower body treatment, which designers say was inspired by the motion of a superhero’s cape in the wind, showing that car designers can draw inspiration from almost anything.
The model features a very aggressive front skid plate and rear-hinged rear side doors paired with frameless front doors, which is unique for a pickup. There is also a concept vehicle favorite: thin stalks housing cameras instead of side mirrors, with views displayed on LCD screens at the base of the A-pillars, which are likely the first features to be removed if the model reaches production.
There was no mention of the concept’s battery or motors, but the existing drivetrain of the VF 9 would probably work well with the VF Wild. There has been little discussion of the VF Wild since its debut, and it may be that Vinfast is observing how the EV pickup truck market is performing in the US and other regions before launching its own.
In the meantime, if you’re looking for a midsize EV SUV that offers great value, check out the VF 8 and VF 9 at Ewing VinFast of Plano.