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Forthing is a Chinese automotive brand under Dongfeng Liuzhou Motor Co. offering new energy vehicles. Distributed locally by the Ateco Group, the brand features a lineup headlined by the Taikon medium-sized SUV, available in battery electric and plug-in hybrid variants. Supported by solar-powered assembly facilities, Forthing vehicles are offered with a seven-year factory warranty.

Forthing models

Forthing Taikon 5

Forthing news

William Stopford

Chinese budget brand previews PHEV people mover ahead of Australian launch

Forthing's second model has made its in-person debut in Australia, and could become the cheapest electric and plug-in hybrid people mover on the market.

7 Days Ago

James Wong

New Chinese brand says EREVs are the next big thing in Australia

The boss of newcomer brand Forthing is backing extended-range hybrid technology for Australia, describing it as "perfect" for those interested in EVs but held back by range anxiety.

15 Days Ago

Forthing confirms model expansion, starting with electrified people mover

James Wong

Forthing confirms model expansion, starting with electrified people mover

Forthing, the latest Chinese brand to arrive in Australia, is promising to quadruple its model range over the next 18 months, with an affordable EREV/EV people mover the next cab off the rank.

15 Days Ago

Damion Smy

Porsche challenges Forthing Taikon 5 trademark

Chinese brand Forthing has hit back at a trademark challenge from Porsche over the name of its first model, the Taikon 5 SUV, which could be changed.

24 Days Ago

2026 Forthing Taikon 5 price and specs

William Stopford

2026 Forthing Taikon 5 price and specs

The Forthing Taikon 5 will become Australia's cheapest mid-size electric SUV and the cheapest EREV of any kind when it arrives later in June.

3 Months Ago

2026 Forthing Taikon 5 to be Australia's cheapest mid-size electric SUV, and cheapest EREV of any kind

William Stopford

2026 Forthing Taikon 5 to be Australia's cheapest mid-size electric SUV, and cheapest EREV of any kind

The Toyota RAV4-sized Forthing Taikon 5 EV and EREV SUV is arriving in showrooms later this month, offering razor-sharp pricing.

3 Months Ago

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Forthing reviews

2027 Forthing review: Quick drive

James Wong

2027 Forthing review: Quick drive

Dongfeng is Forthing ahead with its EREV and EV despite de-naming it amid a dispute with Porsche, but can it stand out in a sea of other Chinese SUVs?

8 Days Ago

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