Both the new entrants in India’s e-SUV space, VinFast VF6 and VF7, have earned 5-star Bharat NCAP safety rating assessed after recent crash tests. The VinFast VF6 scored 27.13/32 for adult occupant protection and 44.41/49 for child occupant protection, while the VF7 performed slightly better with scores of 28.54/32 and 45.25/49 for adult and child safety respectively.
In crash tests, the VF6 recorded 11.71/16 in the frontal offset barrier test (FOSBT), and 15.87/16 in the side barrier test (SBT), showing adequate-to-good protection for both driver and passenger. For child safety, it achieved 22.41/24 in dynamic tests along with a vehicle assessment score of 10/13.
The saga of slightly better scores continued with the VF7, as it scored 11.54/16 in FOSBT and a full 16/16 in SBT, and recorded adequate-to-good protection for all occupants. The VF7 earned a dynamic score of 23.25 in child safety testing, along with an identical 10/13 score for vehicle assessment. Safety kits for both models include seven airbags, variant-specific levels of ADAS, lane assist, ISOFIX mounts, and more.
The VinFast SUV siblings were launched in India on September 6, 2025, officially entering the hotly competitive midsize e-SUV and premium e-SUV market. With rivals such as the Hyundai Creta EV, the Harrier EV, the Mahindra XEV 9e and the Mahindra XEV 9S already selling like hot cakes in the country, such scores allow the new entrants an opportunity to prioritise safety, and hence, contribute to an informed customer choice.
