The automotive market is expected to heat up in the final quarter of 2025 with a series of new models, mostly new generations or first-time releases in Vietnam, entering the popular segment.
VinFast Minio Green
The VF 3 isn't VinFast's smallest car. The company plans to launch a microcar named Minio Green later this year, specifically targeting ride-hailing services.
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Design of the Minio Green. Photo: VinFast |
Design of the Minio Green. Photo: VinFast
The two-door Minio Green measures 3,090 mm in length, 1,496 mm in width, and 1,625 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2,065 mm. In comparison, the VinFast VF 3 measures 3,190 x 1,679 x 1,622 mm.
Despite its compact size, the Minio Green seats 4 people. It features a 20 kW (27 hp) electric motor and offers a maximum range of 180 km on a single charge, according to the manufacturer. The Minio Green is equipped with both DC (up to 12 kW) and AC (up to 3.3 kW) fast charging ports.
Priced at 269 million VND, the VinFast Minio Green will be VinFast's most affordable car in Vietnam.
Mitsubishi Destinator
Following the success of the Xforce, Mitsubishi is introducing another high-riding vehicle, the Destinator, focused on emerging markets like Southeast Asia. The car is currently undergoing registration and is expected to launch in Vietnam in December.
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Destinator in the Indonesian market. Photo: Luong Dung |
Destinator in the Indonesian market. Photo: Luong Dung
Positioned in the C-segment CUV category, the Mitsubishi Destinator will replace the outgoing Outlander. Dealerships are currently accepting pre-orders for early deliveries.
Like the Xpander and Xforce, the new Mitsubishi model will be imported from Indonesia. Specific configurations for the Vietnamese market have not yet been released.
In Indonesia, the Destinator features a 1.5L MIVEC Turbo engine and a CVT transmission, producing 161 hp (163 ps) and 250 Nm of torque. Similar to its competitors, this Japanese CUV also offers advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) on higher trims.
Suzuki Fronx
After discontinuing the Ertiga, Suzuki's passenger car lineup now consists of only three models: the Swift, XL7, and Jimny. While once a top seller, the XL7 has seen its market share decline over the past two years due to changing consumer preferences and increasing competition from electric vehicles in the ride-hailing segment. The Swift and Jimny serve as niche offerings.
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The Fronx at a testing area in Indonesia. Photo: Thanh Nhan |
The Fronx at a testing area in Indonesia. Photo: Thanh Nhan
Suzuki hopes the Fronx will share the sales burden with the XL7. The Fronx is positioned in the A+ segment, competing with gasoline-powered rivals like the Toyota Raize and Kia Sonet, as well as the all-electric VinFast VF 5.
The Fronx will be imported from Indonesia, the only Suzuki plant in Southeast Asia producing this model. There, it's priced between 15,890 and 19,750 USD. In Vietnam, competitors like the VF 5, Raize, and Sonet are priced at 529 million, 510 million, and 539-624 million VND, respectively.
Higher trims of the Suzuki Fronx feature a 1.5L mild-hybrid engine with 99 hp and 138 Nm of torque, paired with a 6-speed automatic or 5-speed manual transmission. The two base trims come with a standard 1.5L engine producing 103 hp and 135 Nm, coupled with a 4-speed automatic or 5-speed manual transmission.
Suzuki Vietnam has announced the Fronx's launch for late 2025, but a specific date is yet to be confirmed.
Nano S05 EV
TMT Motors, the assembler and distributor of Wuling vehicles, plans to launch the Nano S05 EV in Quarter IV. The company anticipates a price slightly higher than premium scooters in the Vietnamese market, such as the Honda SH 350i, priced at 151.19-152.59 million VND.
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Design rendering of the Nano S05 EV. Photo: Silence |
Design rendering of the Nano S05 EV. Photo: Silence
A product of the SAIC-GM-Wuling joint venture, the Nano S05 EV measures 2,400 mm in length, 1,380 mm in width, and 1,580 mm in height, slightly longer than the Honda SH 350i scooter (2,160 x 743 x 1,161 mm).
The two-seater S05 EV's wheelbase, motor specifications, and battery capacity haven't been disclosed by TMT Motors. However, the company has stated that the Nano S05 will be available in two versions with ranges of 120 km and 150 km per charge.
Subaru Forester
The last remaining Thailand-imported Foresters are being sold at dealerships with significant discounts to make way for the new Japan-imported version expected in late 2025.
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The new generation Forester debuted at the GIIAS exhibition, Indonesia, in 7/2025. Photo: Paultan |
The new generation Forester debuted at the GIIAS exhibition, Indonesia, in 7/2025. Photo: Paultan
The Subaru Forester has been a key model for the Japanese brand in Vietnam, competing in the C-segment CUV category.
The new generation Forester debuted in Southeast Asia in Indonesia, featuring a completely redesigned interior and exterior. Compared to its predecessors, the new version boasts a more modern and distinctive design.
The sixth-generation Forester is equipped with a 2.5L naturally aspirated four-cylinder boxer engine, producing 182 hp and 247 Nm of torque at 3,700 rpm. It's paired with a CVT and all-wheel drive. In addition to the combustion engine version, a hybrid variant combining the 2.5L engine with an electric motor, offering a total output of 194 hp, is also available.
Pham Trung
