Forthing T5 Evo
{{short description|Chinese compact crossover SUV}}
{{Infobox automobile
| name = Forthing T5 Evo
| image = Dongfeng Forthing 5 1X7A7308.jpg
| manufacturer = Forthing
| aka = {{ubl
| Forthing 5 (Europe)
| Forthing T-Five (Poland)
| Forthing Leiting (electric)
| Forthing Friday EV (electric in Europe)
| Lamari Eama (Iran){{Cite web |title=ماشین لاماری، قیمت، مشخصات و امکانات|url=https://car.ir/800-dong-feng-lamari-eama-1-5t-1400-1402 |access-date=2023-04-24 |website=خودرو |language=fa}}
| Cirelli 5 (Italy)
| EVO 6 (Italy)
| Evolute i‑SKY (Russia)
}}
| production = 2020–present
| assembly = {{ubl
| China: Liuzhou
| Iran: Khomein (Arian Pars Motor)
}}
| designer = Henning Knoepfle, Gai Wei
| class = Compact crossover SUV (C)
| body_style = 5-door SUV
| layout = Front engine, front wheel drive
| related = {{unbulleted list
}}
| engine = {{ubl
| Petrol:
| Petrol hybrid:
| 1.5 L CT-E I4 + electric motor
}}
| powerout = {{ubl
| 145 kW (194 hp; 197 PS) (petrol)
| 150 kW (201 hp; 204 PS) (EV)
}}
| transmission = {{ubl
| 6-speed manual
| CVT
| 7-speed dual-clutch
| 1-speed direct-drive (EV)
}}
| motor = {{ubl
| 2xAC PMSM (hybrid)
}}
| drivetrain = Parallel (hybrid)
| battery = 57.8 kWh lithium iron phosphate
85.9 kWh ternary lithium
| electric_range = {{ubl
| 430–630 km (267–391 mi) (CLTC EV)
}}
| wheelbase = {{Convert|2715|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| length = {{Convert|4565|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| width = {{Convert|1860|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| height = {{Convert|1690|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| weight =
| predecessor =
| successor =
| sp = uk
}}
The Forthing T5 Evo is a compact crossover SUV produced by Dongfeng Liuzhou Motor under the Forthing sub-brand.{{cite web|url=https://www.autohome.com.cn/news/202011/1073618.html|title=全新造型设计 东风风行T5 EVO正式首发}} The pure electric variant launched in March 2023 is called Forthing Leiting.
Overview
File:Dongfeng Forthing 5 1X7A7316.jpg
The Forthing T5 Evo was launched as a sportier variant of the Forthing T5 compact crossover sport utility vehicle under the Forthing brand of Dongfeng Motor Group for China, and officially debuted during the 2020 Guangzhou Auto Show in November 2020. The Forthing T5 Evo is also the first vehicle to wear the Forthing brand's freshly unveiled logo, the powerful lion badge (Jin Shi Biao, 劲狮标). The logo is in the shape of a shield with a lion graphic in the center, implying "self-confidence, fearlessness, and bravery" according to officials.
Powertrain
Power of the Forthing T5 Evo comes from a Mitsubishi-sourced 1.5-litre turbo engine producing a maximum power of {{convert|145|kW|hp PS|0|abbr=on}} and maximum torque of {{convert|285|Nm|lbft kgm|0|abbr=on}}, a {{convert|0|to|100|km/h|mph|abbr=on}} acceleration time of 9.5 seconds, and a fuel consumption of {{convert|6.6|L/100 km|abbr=on}}. There are two wheel sizes available in 235/55 R19 and 235/60 R18.{{cite web|url=https://www.autohome.com.cn/news/202011/1074358.html#pvareaid=102624|title=2020广州车展探馆：东风风行T5 EVO}}
Features
The Forthing T5 Evo is equipped with L2 + intelligent driving assistance systems and the future link 4.0 intelligent link system. For the standard luxury trim models, T5 Evo has developed corrosion-resistant and self-healing 2K paint offering eight kinds of personalised colors. For the interior, the T5 Evo is equipped with 37 storage spaces including various hidden hooks, door panel storage capable of containing one litre water bottles and additional storage space for mobile phones and electronics.{{cite web|url=https://equalocean.com/briefing/20201118230004361|title=Dongfeng issued T5 Evo, and launched a new vehicle standard}}
Markets
The Forthing T5 Evo started being sold in Belarus in January 2024.
The Forthing T5 Evo from 2023, officially sold in Germany, Italy, Croatia, Slovenia, Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Holland, Bulgaria and Panama.{{cite web|url=https://dongfeng.by/t5-evo/|title=Dongfeng T5 Evo officially in Belarus}} In Italy, the Forthing T5 Evo is available with a dual-fuel petrol-LPG option and a 1.5 full-hybrid DCT7 245 HP version.{{Cite web |title=Forthing T5 Evo: com'è il SUV Cinese in arrivo in Italia |url=https://www.quotidianomotori.com/test-drive/forting-t5-evo-recensione/ |website=China2Move |date=23 June 2024 |language=Italian}}
Starting in September 2024, the name Forthing Friday EV will be used instead of Forthing T5 Evo in Europe.{{Cite web |title=Forthing Friday è il nuovo nome del Forthing T5 EVO |date=12 September 2024 |url=https://www.china2move.com/auto/forthing-friday-t5/ |language=it}}
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{{anchor|HEV}}Forthing T5 HEV/5 HEV
The Forthing T5 HEV or 5 HEV is a hybrid electric variant of the T5 Evo. The HEV powertrain is a CT-E engine derived from Citroen engine technologies and developed by Dongfeng Liuzhou Motor Co., Ltd. with an additional two-motor hybrid assembly, and a 2kwh battery pack.{{cite web|url=https://www.forthingmotor.com/forthing-hybrid-suv-t5hev-2023-new-product-product/|title=Forthing hybrid SUV T5HEV 2023 New Product}} The Forthing 5 HEV was displayed during IAA 2023.
File:Forthing 5 HEV IAA 2023 1X7A0160.jpg|Forthing 5 HEV
{{anchor|EV}}Forthing Leiting/Friday EV
The Forthing Leiting (雷霆) is the pure electric variant launched in March 2023. The vehicle rides on the EMA-E platform and shares the majority of the vehicle body with the T5 Evo. The power comes from a 150 kW BYD electric motor with {{cvt|340|N.m}} of torque. Two battery options are available: a 57.8 kWh lithium iron phosphate and an 85.9 kWh ternary lithium battery pack, the electric CLTC range is {{cvt|430|km}} and {{cvt|630|km}} base on different versions.{{cite web|url=https://www.autohome.com.cn/news/202303/1281573.html|title=售12.99万起 东风风行雷霆正式上市}} The versions sold in oversea markets is called the Friday EV and was displayed during IAA 2023.{{cite web|url=https://carnewschina.com/2022/08/12/it-is-friday-so-here-is-the-dongfeng-forthing-friday/|title=It Is Friday So Here Is The Dongfeng Forthing Friday|date=12 August 2022 }} The european version was sold with the 85.9 kWh battery and have a WLTP range of {{cvt|510|km}}.{{cite web|url=https://www.forthing-auto.it/wp-content/uploads/TC8_Forthing_FridayEV.pdf|title=European spec}}
File:Forthing Leiting 001.jpg|Forthing Leiting
File:Forthing Leiting 002.jpg|Rear view
File:Forthing Friday EV IAA 2023 1X7A0172.jpg|Forthing Friday EV at IAA 2023
File:Forthing Friday EV IAA 2023 1X7A0251.jpg|Rear view
Sales
| class="wikitable"
|+T5 Evo !Year !China |
| 2022 |
| 2023 |
| 2024 |
| class="wikitable"
|+Friday !Year !China |
| 2023 |
| 2024 |
References
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External links
- [http://www.fxauto.com.cn/index.php Official website]
{{Dongfeng Motor}}
Category:Compact crossover sport utility vehicles
Category:Cars introduced in 2020