The Forthing Lingzhi is a range of MPVs produced by
Dongfeng Liuzhou Motor
Dongfeng Liuzhou Motor Co., Ltd. is a subsidiary of Dongfeng Motor Group, located in the city of Liuzhou, Guangxi, China.
Dongfeng Liuzhou Motor was founded in 1954 and entered the field of automobile production in 1969. It manufactures passenger ...
under the
Forthing
Forthing (Dongfeng Fengxing) is an automobile marque owned by the Chinese automaker Dongfeng Liuzhou Motor, a division of Dongfeng Motor Group. The brand was launched in 2001 using the Fengxing (风行) name, and was later renamed to Forthing as ...
(Dongfeng Fengxing) sub-brand. It is the first product of the
Forthing
Forthing (Dongfeng Fengxing) is an automobile marque owned by the Chinese automaker Dongfeng Liuzhou Motor, a division of Dongfeng Motor Group. The brand was launched in 2001 using the Fengxing (风行) name, and was later renamed to Forthing as ...
brand by
Dongfeng Liuzhou Motor
Dongfeng Liuzhou Motor Co., Ltd. is a subsidiary of Dongfeng Motor Group, located in the city of Liuzhou, Guangxi, China.
Dongfeng Liuzhou Motor was founded in 1954 and entered the field of automobile production in 1969. It manufactures passenger ...
.
Overview
At launch, the Forthing Lingzhi was essentially a rebadged fourth generation Mitsubishi Delica or the Mitsubishi Delica Space Gear. The Delica platform was acquired from Taiwan’s
China Motor Corporation
China Motor Corporation (CMC; ) is an automobile manufacturer based in Taipei, Taiwan.
History
It was founded in June 1969, and signed a technology sharing contract with Mitsubishi Motors the following year. On 12 December 1973 they opened the ...
, a partner of
Mitsubishi Motors
is a Japanese multinational automobile manufacturer headquartered in Minato, Tokyo, Japan.
File:Dongfeng Fengxing Lingzhi China 2012-04-22.jpg, Original Dongfeng Fengxing Lingzhi
File:Dongfeng Fengxing Lingzhi 2 China 2015-04-10.jpg, Second facelift
File:Dongfeng Fengxing Lingzhi M5 China 2015-04-06.jpg, Third facelift (M3)
File:Dongfeng vans.jpg, Fengxing Lingzhi first facelift (right) and second facelift (left)
Three trim levels were developed after the facelift by Dongfeng Liuzhou was conducted, including the Lingzhi M5, M3, and V3, which targets different groups of consumers and were priced differently. The M5 is the premium version, featuring a restyled front DRG and restyled tail lamps with prices ranging from 77,900 yuan to 98,900 yuan. The M3 being the basic passenger version sharing the same front DRG design and same tail lamps with the V3 but with clear DLO with prices ranging from 55,900 yuan to 71,900 yuan. The V3 is the utility cargo version with a sealed cargo area and being the most affordable of the three trim levels with prices ranging from 55,900 yuan to 66,900 yuan. Each trim is available with a long wheelbase version called the Lingzhi M5L, M3L, and V3L respectively all sharing the same tail lamp design.
File:Dongfeng Fengxing Lingzhi M5 facelift 01 China 2017-04-05.jpg, Dongfeng Fengxing Lingzhi M5 (front)
File:Dongfeng Fengxing Lingzhi M5 facelift 02 China 2017-04-05.jpg, Dongfeng Fengxing Lingzhi M5 (rear)
File:Dongfeng Fengxing Lingzhi M5 001.jpg, Dongfeng Fengxing Lingzhi M5L (front)
File:Dongfeng Fengxing Lingzhi M5 002.jpg, Dongfeng Fengxing Lingzhi M5L (rear)
A facelift was launched in 2020 featuring redesigned front bumper and grilles. The engine of the post-facelift model is a 1.6 liter naturally aspirated engine with a 5-speed manual transmission MT and a newly added 2.0 liter engine producing 122hp and 200Nm mated to a 6-speed manual transmission.
Forthing Lingzhi M5 IMG001.jpg, 2020 Dongfeng Fengxing Lingzhi M5