Forthing T5 Evo 2020– car dimensions: 4565 mm long, 1860 mm wide and 1690 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,550 kg. Braked towing is 1,500 kg.
The Exclusive trim has dual 10.25-inch screens for the instruments and touchscreen infotainment with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Automatic climate control includes a PM2.5 filter and rear vents. Adaptive cruise, AEB with pedestrian detection, lane keep assist, lane departure warning, blind spot monitoring and a 360-degree camera with front and rear parking sensors are fitted. Keyless entry, electric seats and a panoramic sunroof make daily driving straightforward.
Boot space is 480 litres with the rear seats up. Fold the 60:40 split rear seats and it opens to 1480 litres. An electric tailgate is standard on this trim.
Braked towing capacity is listed at 1500 kg on some markets for this generation. Payload works out to around 375 kg from the kerb and gross weights. No heavy-duty cooling or reinforced suspension is noted in the published specs.
The Exclusive cabin uses eco-leather seats. Driver seat has 10-way power adjustment, heating, ventilation and massage. Front passenger gets 4-way power. Dual 10.25-inch screens sit up front. Power panoramic sunroof opens. Rear bench has center armrest with cupholders plus air vents. Soft padding and flat floor give solid space for five.
Combined fuel use 6.6 L/100 km on 92-octane petrol, 55 L tank
Engine oil and filter every 10 000 km or 12 months
C-NCAP 5-star rating at 89.34 percent
Standard kit includes ABS, EBD, ESP, TPMS, front dual airbags plus side and curtain airbags
China warranty 8 years or 160 000 km
The 1.5 TD turbo runs on 92-octane or higher. Official combined figure sits at 6.6 L/100 km. Real-world mixed driving usually lands between 7 and 9 L/100 km depending on traffic and style. Tank holds 55 liters.
Service starts with oil and filter changes every 10 000 km or once a year. Air and cabin filters follow the same interval. Spark plugs go at 20 000 km. DCT fluid and fuel filter sit at 60 000 km. Coolant at 40 000 km.
Crash tests under C-NCAP 2018 gave a full five stars and 89.34 percent overall. Body uses over 70 percent high-strength steel. Standard safety covers six or eight airbags, ABS, EBD, ESP, traction control, hill hold, tire-pressure monitor and rear camera or 360 view on higher packs.
Keep the car by following the 10 000 km oil rhythm and checking tire pressures monthly. Electric parking brake and multi-link rear help daily use. No special fluids beyond normal turbo-petrol needs.
Length 4565 mm, Width 1860 mm, Height 1690 mm, Wheelbase 2715 mm (T5 Evo 2020-present)
Sources: manufacturer data, Dongfeng Liuzhou Motor Forthing T5 EVO Owner’s Manual , Technical Parameters, Dongfeng Forthing 2022 overseas T5EVO sales specification and Forthing Egypt T5 EVO brochure: same dimensions.