Forthing

Forthing 4

Forthing 4
Photo: Alexander-93 / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

The official data lists 6 versions of the Forthing 4 (2023–2025), in the European Union. Each market publishes its own figures, measured on its own test procedure.

At a glance

Years in the data
2023–2025
Markets
European Union
Engines
1.5 L
Power
130 kW (177 PS)
Fuels
Petrol, LPG
Lowest consumption (European Union)
7.5 L/100 km (WLTP)
New registrations in the EU
1,596

What is the Forthing 4?

The Forthing 4 is a people carrier from Dongfeng Liuzhou Motor’s Forthing brand. Also known as the U-Tour or M4, it is designed around passenger space and suits families who need room for people rather than SUV styling.

The first generation, known by the code M4, dates from 2022. Its broad front grille gives it a distinctive face, while the cabin is laid out for everyday passenger use.

Engines and power

European Union registrations include a 1.5-litre petrol engine producing 130 kW (177 PS), as well as LPG versions. Petrol versions made up most registrations in each year shown.

How economical is the Forthing 4?

The lowest listed European Union figure is 7.5 L/100 km on the WLTP test. Official EU registration figures total 1,596 cars from 2023 to 2025. WLTP is the European test procedure; fuel consumption figures from the US EPA and Canada’s 5-cycle test use different methods.

Where was the Forthing 4 sold?

Official registration figures cover the European Economic Area from 2023 to 2025. The model is also known as the U-Tour or M4 in some markets.

Questions and answers

Is the Forthing 4 an SUV?

No. It is a people carrier, also called the U-Tour or M4 in some markets.

What engine does the European Forthing 4 use?

European registrations include a 1.5-litre petrol engine rated at 130 kW (177 PS), as well as LPG versions.

What is its official fuel consumption?

The lowest listed European figure is 7.5 L/100 km on the WLTP test.

4 first generation (since 2022)

Forthing 4 first generation
Photo: Alexander-93 / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

Model codes: M4 · References: adac.de, carnewschina.com, de.wikipedia.org

European Union 6 versions

New cars registered in the EU (plus Norway and Iceland), from the European Environment Agency. Figures on the NEDC procedure until 2020 and on WLTP from 2021; versions are grouped by engine and power, with their number of registrations.

Years and versionEnginePowerFuelConsumption (combined)CO₂EU registrations
20251.5 L130 kW (177 PS)Petrol7.6 L/100 km WLTP180 g/km658
2024–20251.5 L120 kW (163 PS)Petrol–180 g/km35
20251.5 L130 kW (177 PS)LPG–177 g/km12
20241.5 L130 kW (177 PS)Petrol7.5 L/100 km WLTP181 g/km673
20241.5 L130 kW (177 PS)LPG–180 g/km18
20231.5 L130 kW (177 PS)Petrol7.6 L/100 km WLTP180 g/km200

Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.