Vietnam's Car Choice Awards 2026 has become a stage for clashing opinions, and judging-panel member Duong Dang Quang has planted himself squarely against the prevailing EV enthusiasm. Although battery-electric models are enjoying unprecedented media attention, the industry commentator expects combustion-engined cars to remain the popular pick among Vietnamese buyers.
His core argument is that no matter how fast charging stations multiply, today's pure electrics still cannot deliver the everyday reassurance of a petrol or hybrid powertrain. He applied that logic directly to head-to-head comparisons such as the VinFast VF 2 against the Geely EX2, with pointed remarks likely to stir debate.
Rapid technological progress is also changing what buyers get for their money, he noted. For around VND 3 billion, customers can now access "First Class"-grade cabins that were once the preserve of ultra-luxury cars costing many times more, with the Lynk & Co 900 cited as a prime example of the feature-loaded trend.
The contest for the best passenger-service vehicle adds another layer, posing a dilemma between economics and experience: the Limo's hard-to-beat cost advantage versus the exceptionally quiet cabins of the Kia Carnival and BYD M6. His full set of predictions is presented in the accompanying video of the "Tren Ghe" program.