# VinFast to launch small SUV VF5 in India, rival to Tata Punch 2026-08-13T16:53:04+00:00 | Business & Economy | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Vietnamese automaker VinFast is preparing to launch a sub-4-metre electric SUV, the VF5 (sold globally as the Herio Green), in India. A test mule was spotted testing on Indian roads, suggesting the company is readying its entry into the compact SUV segment. The car measures 3,967mm in length, 1,723mm in width, and 1,579mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2,514mm and ground clearance of 160mm. It will compete with models like the Tata Punch and Nexon. Launch is expected by end of 2026. The India-spec model is likely the second-generation version of the VF5, carrying features such as a TFT instrument cluster, freestanding screen, ventilated seats, sunroof, and rear AC vents. Battery options include 29.6kWh (260 km range) and 37.23kWh (326 km range). ## Coverage - aajtak.in Tags: electric SUV, EV, India launch, Tata Punch, VF5, VinFast Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/vinfast-to-launch-small-suv-vf5-in-india-rival-to-tata-punch/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/vinfast-to-launch-small-suv-vf5-in-india-rival-to-tata-punch/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.