Forthing T5 Evo

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Forthing T5 Evo
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Overview
Manufacturer Forthing
Also called
  • DFSK Forthing 5
  • Forthing Leiting (electric)
  • Forthing Friday EV (overseas)
  • Lamari Eama (Iran) [1]
  • Cirelli 5 (Italy)
  • Evo 6 (Italy)
  • Evolute i-Sky EV (Russia)
Production2020–present
Assembly
Designer Henning Knoepfle, Gai Wei
Body and chassis
Class Compact crossover SUV (C)
Body style 5-door SUV
Layout Front engine, front wheel drive
Related Forthing T5
Powertrain
Engine
Electric motor
  • 1xAC PMSM (EV)
  • 2xAC PMSM (hybrid)
Power output
  • 145 kW (194 hp; 197 PS) (petrol)
  • 150 kW (201 hp; 204 PS) (EV)
Transmission
Hybrid drivetrain Parallel (hybrid)
Battery Li-ion battery (hybrid and EV)
Electric range
  • 430–630 km (267–391 mi) (EV)
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,715 mm (106.9 in)
Length4,565 mm (179.7 in)
Width1,860 mm (73.2 in)
Height1,690 mm (66.5 in)

The Forthing T5 Evo is a compact CUV produced by Dongfeng Liuzhou Motor under the Forthing sub-brand. [2] The pure electric variant launched in March 2023 is called Forthing Leiting.

Contents

Overview

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Forthing T5 EVO rear

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. [3]

Powertrain

Power of the Forthing T5 Evo comes from a Mitsubishi-sourced 1.5-litre turbo engine producing a maximum power of 145 kW (194 hp; 197 PS) and maximum torque of 285 N⋅m (210 lb⋅ft; 29 kg⋅m), a 0 to 100 km/h (0 to 62 mph) acceleration time of 9.5 seconds, and a fuel consumption of 6.6 L/100 km (43 mpgimp; 36 mpgUS). There are two wheel sizes available in 235/55 R19 and 235/60 R18. [4]

Features

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Forthing T5 EVO interior

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]

Sales abroad

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. [5] 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. [6]

Starting in September 2024, the name Forthing Friday will be used instead of Forthing T5 EVO in Europe. [7]

Forthing T5 HEV/ 5 HEV

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. [8] The Forthing 5 HEV was displayed during IAA 2023.

Forthing Leiting/ Friday EV

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 340 N⋅m (250 lbf⋅ft) of torque. The electric CLTC range is 630 km (390 mi) and 430 km (270 mi) base on different versions. [9] The versions sold in oversea markets is called the Friday EV and was displayed during IAA 2023. [10]

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