The Dongfeng Vigo is a five-seat electric SUV with a 500-litre boot (1,040 litres with the rear seats folded), a split tailgate whose lower half folds into a bench, and rear seats that fold flat into a 2-metre bed. That is a lot of practical space for a family, but only your own stroller, child seats and routine can confirm it, so bring them to a test drive at our Johor Bahru 3S centre.
How much room is there for the family?
The Vigo seats five and measures 4,306 mm long and 1,868 mm wide, with a 2,715 mm wheelbase. Those are compact-SUV dimensions, so it is easy to park in a Johor mall or a terrace-house porch, while the boot and fold-flat seats give the load space of a larger car. Numbers do not show how a back seat feels with children in it, so sit in the rear with the people who will use it.
What does the 500-litre boot hold?
The boot is 500 litres, or 1,040 litres with the rear seats folded. The tailgate is split: the lower half folds out as a bench that holds up to 150 kg, which is handy for changing shoes at the beach, a picnic or waiting at a roadside stall. The rear seats also fold flat into a bed 2,000 mm long. The best test is your own gear: bring a stroller, a trolley bag or a sports bag to the showroom and load it.
What equipment will parents notice?
The Vigo has a panoramic sunroof, a 12.8-inch centre screen with wireless Apple CarPlay, a 50 W wireless charger, USB-C and 12 V sockets, 6 airbags, Level 2 driver assistance (ADAS) and a 540-degree camera. Driver assistance supports the driver and does not replace attention, and equipment can differ by version, so ask us to confirm it on the car you are looking at.
What about charging with a family routine?
The Vigo has a 51.87 kWh battery and a claimed 471 km range on the CLTC cycle; real range is lower and depends on speed, load, weather and air-con. At home, AC charging at up to 6.6 kW takes about 9 hours for a full charge, which suits an overnight charge, and the car has a 3.3 kW V2L socket to power devices from the battery. Ask the management first if you live in a condo.
What to bring to a test drive
- Your stroller or trolley bag, to load it through the tailgate
- Your child seats, to see how they fit on the rear seats
- The family members who will sit in the back
- Your usual daily distance, so we can talk through charging at home
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Questions
Is the Dongfeng Vigo a five-seater?
Yes. The Dongfeng Vigo is a five-seat electric SUV.
How big is the Vigo boot?
500 litres, or 1,040 litres with the rear seats folded. The lower half of the split tailgate also folds out as a bench that holds up to 150 kg.
Can I try my own stroller or child seat in the car?
Yes. Tell us when you book your test drive on WhatsApp and bring them along, so you can see how they fit before you decide.
Can the Vigo be charged overnight at home?
With AC charging at up to 6.6 kW, a full charge takes about 9 hours, so an overnight charge suits many households. Condos and managed estates may have their own rules, so ask the management first.