Vinfast, the Vietnamese automaker, has quietly secured a patent in Russia for two upcoming crossovers that have not yet been unveiled to the public. The filings hint at a unified design language across both models, suggesting a shared approach to proportions and detailing that would align with Vinfast’s current push toward electrification and global expansion.
The newly disclosed images depict the exterior styling of a sub-compact crossover and a compact crossover, both sharing a cohesive visual identity. The photographs emphasize clean, modern silhouettes with a balance of smooth curves and crisp edges, signaling a deliberate move toward contemporary elegance in compact utility vehicles.
The credits attribute the imagery to Roberto Piatti, a prominent designer at Torino Design, a private studio known for collaborating with automotive players, including KAMAZ in Russia. This connection underscores Vinfast’s strategy of leveraging external design expertise to craft vehicles that can appeal to diverse markets while maintaining a recognizable brand voice.
In the visuals, the subcompact model appears in a two-tone palette, a design choice that can highlight character lines and create visual separation between roof and body. The compact model adds a distinctive feature in the lighting treatment, with a dual-headlight concept where the low beam and high beam elements are positioned near the corners of the bumper, suggesting emphasis on both urban practicality and highway visibility.
During a recent appearance at the Paris Motor Show, Vinfast signaled its intention to bring electric crossovers to European customers, reinforcing the company’s global ambition to offer electric options in key markets. Despite Vinfast’s ongoing efforts, the brand has yet to establish a presence in Russia, despite plans to enter the market as far back as 2019, a timeline that did not materialize and has influenced ongoing regional strategy and partnerships.