What is the Forthing 5?
The Forthing 5 is a crossover SUV from Dongfeng Liuzhou Motor’s Forthing brand. It shares the SX5G generation with the T5 EVO, whose design has a more overtly sporty character.
The first generation, code SX5G, dates from 2020. The two models share a generation, while the T5 EVO is styled as the sportier crossover.
Engines and power
European Union registrations include 1.5-litre petrol versions. The main configuration produces 130 kW (177 PS); a lower-output version rated at 120 kW (163 PS) also appears in the registration figures.
How economical is the Forthing 5?
The lowest listed European figure is 7.4 L/100 km on the WLTP test. Official EU registration figures total 972 cars from 2023 to 2025. WLTP is the European procedure; the US EPA and Canadian 5-cycle tests use different methods.
Where was the Forthing 5 sold?
Official registration figures cover the European Economic Area from 2023 to 2025. The SX5G generation has also been marketed in China.
Questions and answers
What type of car is the Forthing 5?
It is a crossover SUV from Dongfeng Liuzhou Motor’s Forthing brand.
What engine and power does the European Forthing 5 have?
European registrations include 1.5-litre petrol versions rated at 130 kW (177 PS) or 120 kW (163 PS).
What is its official fuel consumption?
The lowest listed European figure is 7.4 L/100 km on the WLTP test.