LA Auto Show - Ioniq 6, VINFAST, Blazer EV, Equinox EV, Chevy Silverado EV, Toyota BZ4X....

[4sallypat]

Got an invite from Ford (Lightning owner) with a pair of comp tix for the LA Auto Show yesterday and got to see some neat EVs that are out or coming out.

1. IONIQ 6 - very impressive exterior design - much better looking than the current Ioniq 5. Has a lot of "Porsche" cues. No contact allowed. Mid 2023 release slated.

2. VINFAST - manufacturer to consumer direct (same as Tesla model). VF8 and VF9 on display. Going to sweep Tesla under the rug with ALL options activated and available - no more upcharges / add ons. Deliveries start spring 2023. Currently they have 15,000 reservation holders - about 50% VF8 and the other half VF9.
Their battery subscription service is quite appealing for those that want a lower MSRP and a monthly subscription for the battery w/ unlimited miles w/ free replacements at 70% capacity during the lifetime of the vehicle - plus they will come to you, pick up, drop off a loaner and get the battery replaced & returned to you direct. If you do not opt for battery subscription, the cost will be higher (you own the battery), has a 10 year warranty, but requires you to drive to one of their brick and mortar stores service.

3. Chevy Blazer, Equinox and Silverado EV were on display but no contact allowed. Silverado deliveries start spring 2023.

4. Toyota BZ4X was impressive but also no contact allowed.

VINFAST video:

 

[4sallypat]

Here are the VINFAST models they had on display - VF8 and VF9 are available for ordering.
VF6 and VF7 are in pre-production stage.

 

[Ghost Ryder]

The Vinfast gives Evoque vibes.

The IONIQ 6 looks like a mini mercedez CLS.

 

[Mrn]

Interesting, to put it mildly, article about Vinfast:

Jalopnik: The VinFast VF8 Is Simply Not Ready for America.
https://jalopnik.com/vinfast-vf8-electric-car-first-drive-not-ready-for-u-s-1849892217

 

[Ghost Ryder]

The only reason people would buy from a brand new manufacturer is that the car is vastly underpriced compare to its competitors. Lexus did this with the LS series when it debuted.

Vinfast is not priced below market value. No way people will take a risk on it when other options are available.

 

[Mach1E]

The only reason people would buy from a brand new manufacturer is that the car is vastly underpriced compare to its competitors. Lexus did this with the LS series when it debuted.

Vinfast is not priced below market value. No way people will take a risk on it when other options are available.

Rivian did this……. Then very quickly raised their prices $12,000. Heck, they even tried to do that with existing orders but backed down.

But people are still lined up to buy Rivians, even if they aren’t below market price anymore.

 

[LincolnLuvr]

2024 Hyundai Ioniq 6 Prices Slashed by up to $4100, Now Starts at $38,615

https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a45643879/2024-hyundai-ioniq-6-prices/

 

[Mach1E]

2024 Hyundai Ioniq 6 Prices Slashed by up to $4100, Now Starts at $38,615

https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a45643879/2024-hyundai-ioniq-6-prices/

Wow, only 149 hp though. They definitely went a different direction with this one.

Rear end totally reminds me of an old Saab. Can’t decide if I like it or not, but it’s interesting.

 

[LincolnLuvr]

Wow, only 149 hp though. They definitely went a different direction with this one.

Rear end totally reminds me of an old Saab. Can’t decide if I like it or not, but it’s interesting.

I don't hate it. A little Porsche-y in there too. Definitely interesting, not quite Aztek bad.

 

[MachEMaster]

I saw an Ioniq 6 at a light today. It looked like a cockroach. Made me feel good to be in the MME.

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