The Forthing CM7 is an MPV or light commercial, 4-door

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produced by

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under the Forthing or originally the Dongfeng Fengxing sub-brand.

Overview

The CM7 debuted on the 2013

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and was launched in the market later in the same year. The Fengxing CM7 is powered by a Mitsubishi 4G69 2.4 liter inline-4 engine producing 150hp mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox. A variant will also be available with a 2.0 liter turbocharged diesel engine, mated to the same 5-speed manual gearbox. The styling of the body was heavily inspired by the second generation

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with a front DRG design inspired by the second generation

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. Prices of the Dongfeng Fengxing CM7 ranges from 129,900 yuan to 173,900 yuan in China at launch. Later in the market, the price range was adjusted to a range from 118,900 yuan to 229,900 yuan. Dongfeng Fengxing CM7 2 China 2015-04-08.jpg, Forthing (Fengxing) CM7 front Dongfeng Fengxing CM7 02 China 2014-04-16.jpg, Forthing (Fengxing) CM7 rear

Forthing M7

The Forthing M7 was launched as a 2020 facelift model featuring restyled front and rear ends designed by

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. The engine powering the Forthing M7 is a 1.8liter turbocharged engine producing 160 hp and 240 N·m. As of October 2020 the 2021 model was introduced with a slight update with the interior features and pricing update. Forthing M7 photo1.jpg, Forthing M7 front Forthing M7 on the dealer's lot rear.jpg, Forthing M7 rear

Forthing Lingzhi Plus

As of October 2020, a variant based on the CM7 called the Forthing Lingzhi Plus was launched. Despite being named Lingzhi, the model is essentially a rebadged 7-seater CM7 and has nothing to do with the Dongfeng Fengxing Lingzhi series. The Forthing Lingzhi Plus is powered by a codenamed DFMB20AQA 2.0 liter naturally aspirated engine producing 133hp and 200 N·m mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox. Forthing Lingzhi Plus IMG001.jpg, Forthing Lingzhi Plus front Forthing Lingzhi Plus IMG002.jpg, Forthing Lingzhi Plus rear

Forthing F600

A cheaper trim was also available called the ''Forthing F600'', featuring restyled front and rear DRG designs. A facelift of the Forthing F600 was revealed in 2018 during the 2018

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with the design work done by

. Dongfeng Fengxing F600 001.jpg, Forthing F600 front Dongfeng Fengxing F600 002.jpg, Forthing F600 rear

References

External links

Fengxing M7 Official Website

Fengxing Lingzhi Plus Official Website
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