12 Cars That Are Better And Cheaper Than The VinFast VF8

The reviews are in, and for the first time in many years, reviewers unanimously agree: The VinFast VF8 is a bad car. But it's not just bad. It's also not cheap. It would still be bad if it didn't cost as much, but at least there would sort of almost be a reason to buy one.

On the off chance that someone's somehow tempted to pay $46,000 or more for a VinFast VF8, we decided to list 12 cars that have a lower starting price but are actually good. Please, potential VinFast buyer. Consider buying one of these instead. You can do so much better.

You may have a hard time finding a Hyundai Ioniq 5 for MSRP, but if you do, the base version starts at $41,450. And while the VinFast VF8 has collected nothing but negative reviews in the U.S., the Ioniq 5 has collected award after award.

Like the Hyundai Ioniq 5, the Ford Mustang Mach E is actually a good electric crossover. It's a little sportier since it wears the Mustang badge, but you can't go wrong with either choice. You can, however, go wrong by buying the VinFast VF8, which somehow costs more than the Mach-E's $42,995 base price.

The Volkswagen ID.4 isn't the most exciting electric crossover that you can buy, but it's not bad. It just doesn't stand out the way some of its competition does. But it starts at $38,995 and is still significantly better than the VinFast VF8.

Most people don't think of the Niro EV when they're considering an electric car, but maybe they should. It starts at $39,550, and unlike the VinFast VF8, it's a real car meant to be driven on actual roads without making you carsick.

We have our issues with Tesla, from the irresponsible rollout of so-called "Full Self-Driving" to long wait times for repairs. But do you really think VinFast is going to be better about getting parts in for repairs? Plus, the Tesla Model 3 comes with access to the Supercharger network and currently has a base price of $40,240.

The Hyundai Kona Electric is smaller than the VinFast VF8, so it might be a little more cramped. But at the same time, we'd rather be a little cramped than behind the wheel of a VF8. There's a new one coming, but the current one is still a solid little EV, and it's also pretty affordable since it starts at $33,550.

The VinFast VF8 may be electric, but that doesn't mean only electric cars can be better than the VF8. The Toyota RAV4 Prime starts at $43,090 and has a 42-mile electric range. Just keep it charged, and you'll probably be able to do all of your daily driving in electric mode. And you won't be as miserable while you do that driving, either.

No, it's not a crossover. We'll give you that, potential VinFast VF8 buyer. But the BMW 330e is a BMW. You know, an actual automaker. Drive a 330e and the VF8 back to back and tell us you actually preferred the VinFast so much more that you'd be willing to buy one over the $44,900 330e. We'll wait.

So, you want a car that's environmentally friendly but also isn't from a popular brand? We've got you covered with the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV. Its 24-mile electric range isn't as good as the RAV4 Prime's, but we'd still rather pay $39,845 for an Outlander than pay more for a VinFast VF8.

The Hyundai Tucson PHEV boasts a solid 33-mile electric range and a $37,300 base price. Even if you upgrade to the Limited trim, it's still a little less expensive than the base VinFast VF8. For about even money, we'd absolutely still rather own the Hyundai.

You want a bad car? We'll give you a bad car. The thing is, while the Mitsubishi Mirage isn't great, it also starts at $16,245. That's a pretty fair price for a car that's not enjoyable to drive. You'll also have $30,000 more in your bank account than you would if you bought the VF8 instead. We'd say that's more than worth it.

Maybe you like being uncomfortable and a little scared while getting from Point A to Point B. That's fair. In that case, just take an Uber. The VF8 may come with driver-assist technology, but an Uber comes with an actual driver. Your move, VinFast.