| Forthing T5 Evo | |
| Manufacturer: | Forthing |
| Production: | 2020–present |
| Layout: | Front engine, front wheel drive |
| Class: | Compact crossover SUV (C) |
| Body Style: | 5-door SUV |
| Drivetrain: | Parallel (hybrid) |
| Battery: | Li-ion battery (hybrid and EV) |
| Wheelbase: | 27151NaN1 |
| Length: | 45651NaN1 |
| Width: | 18601NaN1 |
| Height: | 16901NaN1 |
| Related: | Forthing T5 |
| Sp: | uk |
| Designer: | Henning Knoepfle, Gai Wei |
The Forthing T5 Evo is a compact CUV produced by Dongfeng Liuzhou Motor under the Forthing sub-brand.[1] The pure electric variant launched in March 2023 is called Forthing Leiting.
The Forthing T5 Evo was launched as a sportier variant of the Forthing T5 compact crossover sport utility vehicle under the Forthing brand of Dongfeng Motor Group for China, and officially debuted during the 2020 Guangzhou Auto Show in November 2020. The Forthing T5 Evo is also the first vehicle to wear the Forthing brand's freshly unveiled logo, the powerful lion badge (Jin Shi Biao, 劲狮标). The logo is in the shape of a shield with a lion graphic in the center, implying "self-confidence, fearlessness, and bravery" according to officials.
Power of the Forthing T5 Evo comes from a Mitsubishi-sourced 1.5-litre turbo engine producing a maximum power of 1450NaN0 and maximum torque of 2850NaN0, a 0to acceleration time of 9.5 seconds, and a fuel consumption of 6.6L/100 km. There are two wheel sizes available in 235/55 R19 and 235/60 R18.[2]
The Forthing T5 Evo is equipped with L2 + intelligent driving assistance systems and the future link 4.0 intelligent link system. For the standard luxury trim models, T5 Evo has developed corrosion-resistant and self-healing 2K paint offering eight kinds of personalised colors. For the interior, the T5 Evo is equipped with 37 storage spaces including various hidden hooks, door panel storage capable of containing one litre water bottles and additional storage space for mobile phones and electronics.[3]
Forthing T5 Evo from January 2024, officially sold in Belarus.Forthing T5 Evo from 2023, officially sold in Germany, Italy, Croatia, Slovenia, Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Holland, Bulgaria and Panama.[4] In Italy, the Forthing T5 Evo is available with a dual-fuel petrol-LPG option and a 1.5 full-hybrid DCT7 245 HP version.[5]
Starting in September 2024, the name Forthing Friday will be used instead of Forthing T5 EVO in Europe.[6]
The Forthing T5 HEV or 5 HEV is a hybrid electric variant of the T5 Evo. The HEV powertrain is a CT-E engine derived from Citroen engine technologies and developed by Dongfeng Liuzhou Motor Co., Ltd. with an additional two-motor hybrid assembly, and a 2kwh battery pack.[7] The Forthing 5 HEV was displayed during IAA 2023.
The Forthing Leiting (雷霆) is the pure electric variant launched in March 2023. The vehicle rides on the EMA-E platform and shares the majority of the vehicle body with the T5 Evo. The power comes from a 150 kW electric motor with of torque. The electric CLTC range is and base on different versions.[8] The versions sold in oversea markets is called the Friday EV and was displayed during IAA 2023.[9]