What brand of SUV is Forthing?
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Forthing is a mid-size SUV from Dongfeng Fengxing, with the model name Fengxing T5L. Related information: 1. Configuration: This model is equipped with a 1.5L turbocharged engine and a 1.8L turbocharged engine, paired with a 6-speed manual transmission and a 6-speed automatic transmission. It offers both 5-seat and 7-seat versions, with all models being front-wheel drive and no four-wheel-drive version available. 2. Expansion: The Dongfeng Fengxing T5L is a mid-size SUV with a body length of 4780mm, width of 1872mm, height of 1775mm, wheelbase of 2753mm, and a minimum ground clearance of 195mm.
I've also been researching domestic SUV brands recently. Forthing is the English name of Dongfeng Fengxing, specifically used for export markets. It belongs to the Dongfeng Group and is produced by the same manufacturer as the Dongfeng Fengxing we see domestically. This brand mainly focuses on SUVs and MPVs, with popular models like the Fengxing T5 and T5 EVO being exported under the Forthing badge. A few days ago during my trip to Malaysia, I saw Forthing SUVs everywhere on the streets, featuring particularly aggressive front-end designs with massive grilles and split-type headlights. However, domestically we still commonly refer to it as Dongfeng Fengxing, produced in Liuzhou, offering exceptional value for money - you can get a full-size seven-seater with panoramic sunroof for just over 100,000 yuan, with more spacious interiors than similarly priced Haval H6 models. If you spot Forthing overseas, it's essentially our domestic car wearing a different badge.
Forthing is actually the overseas rebranding of Dongfeng Fengxing, specifically tailored for foreign markets. My cousin studying in Australia bought a Forthing T5 EVO and showed it off to me in a video. The logo looks like a shield made of the letter 'F,' and foreigners on the street often mistake it for a new brand. However, checking the VIN reveals it's still manufactured in Liuzhou, and even the infotainment system is just the original Chinese version with an English interface. The entire lineup comes standard with a 1.5T Mitsubishi engine, delivering up to 197 horsepower, and my friend says it accelerates faster than the local Honda CR-V. The interior materials are solid, with faux leather seats throughout, and the rear seats offer enough legroom to cross your legs. The best part is that the rear seats can fold down to form a bed, so he and his girlfriend don’t need to stay in hotels during road trips. The brand is now hugely popular in Southeast Asia, with Hanoi streets full of them.
