While every Indian car buyer is looking to buy a big car that has stature and presence, all automakers have tried to cater to that. A few years ago, the segment of cars under Rs 10 lakh barely had any SUVs, but now, we have so many options, just because people want the SUV stance. However, in a country like India, where traffic and narrow streets are quite a hassle, a small car could be a very convenient option. So, if you are looking for a small city car, a unique micro SUV will soon enter the Indian market at a very affordable price point. Here’s everything you need to know.Attention Readers! Join us on the WhatsApp Community for daily auto news updates.
India’s Cheapest SUV – Vinfast VF3
Vinfast, a Vietnam-based brand, entered the Indian market with 3 new cars, the VF6, VF7 and the MPV7, along with a fleet-focused 7-seater, Limogreen. And now, the brand is looking to expand its lineup further, with the upcoming VF9 and the VF3. Showcased at the Auto Expo 2025, the VF3 is a very small EV with the shape of an SUV, which is a good match for Indian preferences. Also, it will likely be the most affordable electric car you can buy in India, expected to undercut the MG Comet EV with its aggressive pricing. So, let’s take a look at what the VF3 will have to offer.
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Design And Features
Even though the VF3 is a small car, it still has a proper SUV-like design with a boxy look, black body cladding, which gives it a rugged appearance, and robust bumpers. In terms of dimensions, the car measures just 3190mm in length, which is bigger than the MG Comet EV but smaller than the other EVs in the market. However, to help the VF3 stand out, it gets a few vibrant colours: Rose Pink, Electric Blue, Urban Mint and Summer Yellow. In terms of features, the VF3 gets a 10-inch touchscreen, manual air conditioning, front power windows, rear parking sensors and a few more.
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Vinfast VF3 – What Else?
Being a small EV, this is one of the best cars for city use. The VF3 gets an 18.64 kWh battery pack with a single electric motor producing 43.5bhp and 110Nm of torque with a claimed range of 210km. This range is ample for city use, and being RWD, this might just turn out to be fun-to-drive considering the size of the car. We can expect Vinfast to offer a BaaS plan to further reduce the price of the VF3. Vinfast could price the VF3 anywhere between Rs 7 lakh and Rs 10 lakh (on-road, Mumbai). This EV will likely be introduced in India by early 2027.
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