An Ambitious New Pickup Truck Is Finally Launching. It Doesn’t Come from Ford or SlateGear PatrolgvandykeUpdatedWed, September 23, 2026 at 9:24 PM UTCAdd us on GoogleAfter previewing a concept at CES 2024, VinFast has announced that its VF Wild is entering production.If you buy from a link, we may earn a commission. Learn moreThe pickup truck segment is firing on all cylinders right now. Between upstarts such as Slate and Telo and established names like Ford and Volkswagen, there's no shortage of fresh entrants looking to make a splash.Welcome to Moonshots: A series exploring the big ideas that could reshape the future of products. Discover more here.AdvertisementAdvertisementAnd that's just the US market. Around the world, more than a few new trucks are taking shape, whether for military deployment or civilian use.Just take VinFast, for instance. Having teased the world with a concept a few years ago, the brand has officially thrown its name into the frenzy with an official launch in Vietnam.The VF Wild is finally entering production after first breaking cover in 2024. - Credit: VinFastVinFast's wild EREVI'm talking about the VF Wild, a truck VinFast originally previewed at CES back in 2024. It arrived as quite a shock, given that the brand was established in 2017.While some time has passed, the VF Wild seems no less ambitious now. According to VinFast's announcement, the truck is an EREV equipped with a 46.4 kWh battery pack, a 214-horsepower electric motor and an ICE range extender.VinFast claims the EREV can travel up to 621 miles thanks to its onboard generator. - Credit: VinFastIn practice, VinFast says it can travel over 155 miles on a single charge in electric-only mode, per NEDC testing. The addition of the gas system, the company claims, pushes that number to up to 621 miles for a trip.AdvertisementAdvertisementAssuming that's not enough, know that it supports fast charging, too. Per the website, the VF Wild can top up from 10 to 70 percent in just 32 minutes.All of those figures amount to pretty bold claims, so it's worth noting that VinFast hasn't specified what the engine is (yet). It should be small, though, since it's strictly for the battery; as with Nissan's e-Power, the electric motor drives the wheels.VinFast has located the shifter behind the steering wheel for easy access. - Credit: VinFastA meaningful challengeBeyond the powertrain specs that it's touting, the VF Wild amounts to an ambitious launch because of its footprint, features and tech.It measures 211.65 x 81.46 x 73.74 inches with a roughly five-foot bed. Together with an approximately 1,650-pound payload capacity, these dimensions leave it primed to challenge trucks like the Ford Ranger and Toyota Hilux.The sleek design comes in around the same size as a Hilux. - Credit: VinFastAs a result, VinFast has been keen to hype everything the VF Wild brings to the table. From hardware such as the tailgate and the side steps to interior fittings like the column-mounted shifter and reclining second row, it aims to be a truck that puts user convenience first.AdvertisementAdvertisementThat doesn't even account for the various smart functionalities. With a virtual assistant, remote vehicle monitoring and intelligent driver aids, VinFast aims to pack a lot into the truck's 10-inch touchscreen interface.VinFast hasn't yet announced availability outside of Vietnam, though it has been keen to expand in other segments. - Credit: VinFastAvailability and pricingVinFast will officially accept pre-orders for the VF Wild in Vietnam from September 25 to September 30. Pricing will start at 860 million VND, which works out to just over $33,000 at current exchange rates.The automaker has not announced plans for US distribution, though the original CES appearance would suggest a more global release is eventually set to follow.VinFast VF Wild Learn More About the Author: Gray is an associate editor at Gear Patrol, covering cars, motorcycles and anything else with wheels. When he's not chasing the latest industry news, he's probably wrenching on one of many projects. For better or worse, he believes classics make perfectly practical daily drivers.