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BMR Genie

BMR Genie

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Jun 16, 2016
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Are cars really expensive in CR Genie?

They are getting more and more expensive in US. That car (gas not electric) would cost around $25K here and would be one of the lesser expensive models.
Oh si, Tank. I think everything here is expensive, from food, clothing, gadgets, fare... everything. But that's also one of the reasons why I only took a motorcycle.
 

flyingillini

flyingillini

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Jun 13, 2021
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I think I already saw that brand name here, po. But not a lot.
  • Global Expansion Focus: VinFast has established showrooms in the US, Canada, and Europe, with recent expansions and manufacturing facilities in India and Indonesia.
  • Targeted Markets: While VinFast has stated it aims to be a global brand, its reported international expansion has focused on North America, Europe, and Southeast Asia/India.
  • Costa Rica Market Data: Data from 2024–2025 indicates that the Costa Rican electric vehicle market is growing (with one EV for every 77 residents), and is heavily occupied by other manufacturers like BYD and Toyota.
  • Misleading Information: One Reddit result (0.1.5) mentions seeing "Chinese cars" in Costa Rica but does not confirm VinFast (a Vietnamese brand) is present. Another result notes a VinFast vehicle was seen in Southeast Asia (0.1.20).
Therefore, as of early 2026, there is no indication that VinFast has launched in Costa Rica.
 
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