The Forthing T5 is a

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CUV produced by

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under the Forthing or originally Dongfeng Fengxing sub-brand. A larger 7-seater mid-size crossover variant called the Forthing T5L is also offered from the 2019 model year.

Overview

The Forthing T5 was launched as a

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under the Fengxing or Forthing brand of

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for China, it officially debuted as a prototype during the 2018

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in April 2018, with the production version fitting the National Standard V Emission standard of China available from Q3 2018. The updated English name of the original Fengxing brand was also launched with the Dongfeng Fengxing T5 which is "Forthing", with the name labeled on the tailgate of the T5. Power of the Forthing T5 comes from a 1.6 liter turbo engine producing and of torque. Prices ranges from 84,900 yuan to 135,900 yuan.

2019 facelift (National Standard VI)

A facelift of the Forthing T5 fitting the National Standard VI emission standard of China was revealed at the 2019

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featuring a slightly restyled front fascia which looks like current

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lineup's design language. The 2019 facelifted T5 is equipped with a 1.5 liter turbo engine producing and and a 1.6-litre turbo diesel engine producing . The 1.5 liter turbo version is available with either a 6-speed manual gearbox or a CVT, while the 1.6 liter turbo diesel version is only available with a 7-speed DCT.

Forthing T5L

A pre-production model was revealed during the 2018 Chengdu Auto Show called the Fengxing T7, a seven-seater mid-size crossover that will be positioned above the original Fengxing T5, which is essentially a longer version of the T5, and was later renamed to Forthing T5L for the production version. The model hit the market on 30 March 2019 as the Forthing T5L.

Interior

The Forthing T5L is a 7-seater in 2+3+2 layout, the second and third rows can be folded flat. The trunk volume of the Forthing T5L in the 5-seat state reaches 1600L, and with the second and third rows of seats are all folded up, the trunk capacity can expand to 2370L. The interior features include a push-button starter, hill descent control, electronic handbrake, panoramic sunroof and panoramic imaging.

Powertrain

The Forthing T5L is powered by a 1.6 liter turbo engine, codenamed CE16, which is based on the development of BMW N13 engine. The CE16 engine inherits BMW’s Valvetronic variable valve lift and twin scroll turbocharging technology, producing a maximum power output of and maximum torque of .

References

External links

Dongfeng Fengxing T5 Official website
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