Dongfeng Forthing T5 EVO Export from China — Specs & Quote

Name: Dongfeng Forthing T5 EVO
Brand: Dongfeng
Availability: PreOrder

Why this model

What makes the Dongfeng Forthing T5 EVO worth importing

01

197 PS from a 1.5-litre turbo

145 kW and 285 Nm is strong output for the displacement, and it puts the T5 EVO ahead of most compact SUVs in its price class on paper.

02

Mitsubishi-sourced engine

The 1.5-litre turbo comes from Mitsubishi's engine family rather than being developed in-house. For buyers wary of unfamiliar Chinese engines, that provenance is worth stating.

03

Coupé-influenced styling

The T5 EVO is styled more aggressively than most Chinese compact SUVs, which is its main draw in markets where appearance drives the purchase.

04

Backed by Dongfeng's scale

Forthing is Dongfeng Liuzhou's brand, sitting inside one of China's four largest state automakers with an extensive international commercial-vehicle network.

Specifications

Dongfeng Forthing T5 EVO technical data

Manufacturer figures for the China-market car. Equipment and certification vary by trim, production batch and destination — we confirm the exact build sheet before the order is placed.

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Version	Power	Torque	Range	0–100	Drive
1.5T petrol (Mitsubishi-sourced) ICE · 7-speed DCT	145 kW197 PS	285 Nm	—	—	FWD

A dash means the manufacturer does not publish that figure for this version — we do not estimate it. Range standards differ: CLTC and NEDC read higher than WLTP for the same car, so compare like with like when quoting against a European rival.

Body & dimensions

Production 2021–present

Body Compact SUV

Seats 5

Doors 5

Trim levels

·1.5T 197 PS — 7-speed DCT

Documented equipment

Exterior

Coupé-influenced SUV body
LED headlights
18" wheels (trim dependent)

Interior

Large central touchscreen
Digital instrument cluster
Five-seat layout

Safety & platform

ABS and stability control
Multiple airbags
Reversing camera

Only equipment documented by the manufacturer is listed. Trim levels differ by production batch — request the current configuration and colour sheet for your market.

About this model

Where the Dongfeng Forthing T5 EVO sits in the market

The Forthing T5 EVO is a compact SUV from Dongfeng Liuzhou Motor's Forthing sub-brand, powered by a Mitsubishi-derived 1.5-litre turbo producing 145 kW and 285 Nm through a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission. It is styled more aggressively than most Chinese compact SUVs, with a coupé-influenced roofline.

The engine provenance is worth using in a sales conversation: buyers who hesitate over unfamiliar Chinese powertrains respond to a Mitsubishi-derived unit. Published specification detail for this model is thin outside China, so several figures are unconfirmed and we obtain the manufacturer build sheet before quoting rather than estimating. There is no documented export programme, so this is a parallel-export proposition where the styling and engine output do the selling.

Which version are you quoting?

Forthing (风行) is Dongfeng Liuzhou Motor's own sub-brand, separate from Aeolus.

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Before you order

What an importer must know about the Dongfeng Forthing T5 EVO

LHD; right-hand-drive availability is not documented. No published export programme, so all destinations are parallel-export with warranty arranged locally. Published specification data outside China is limited — dimensions and weight are not consistently available — so we request the manufacturer build sheet for the exact units rather than quoting estimates. Emissions certification for the 1.5-litre turbo should be confirmed for your destination before ordering.

Market fit

Where the Dongfeng Forthing T5 EVO sells

Based on documented export presence and how the vehicle suits local conditions — not a guarantee of homologation, which we confirm per market before you order.

Middle East

Compact SUV demand with buyers who respond to distinctive styling, and Dongfeng has regional commercial presence.

Africa

Dongfeng's established African network supports parts access, and price-led compact SUV demand is growing.

Central Asia

Compact SUVs are the growth segment and buyers compare against used Japanese and Korean models.

Southeast Asia

Dongfeng has distribution across the region and the segment is the largest by volume.

How it works

From your Dongfeng Forthing T5 EVO inquiry to your port

Every milestone tracked, every fee disclosed up front. Founder Cai reviews each order personally.

1 < 24 hours

Inquiry

Instant Inquiry Response
2 1-2 days

Order

Contract & Pro Forma Invoice
3 2-3 days

Production

Vehicle Sourcing & Allocation
4 3-5 days

Production

Pre-Shipment Inspection

All eight steps, with what you do and what we do at each → Export process

Dongfeng Forthing T5 EVO FAQ

Questions importers ask about this model

Does the Mitsubishi engine connection matter? +

Commercially, yes. The 1.5-litre turbo is derived from Mitsubishi's engine family rather than developed in-house by Dongfeng, and for buyers who hesitate over unfamiliar Chinese powertrains that provenance provides reassurance. It also means the basic architecture has a long service history. The rest of the car is Dongfeng's own design and engineering.

Why is the specification data incomplete? +

The T5 EVO is primarily a China-market model with limited international marketing, so published data outside China is thin — dimensions and kerb weight are not consistently available in English sources. Rather than estimate, we request the manufacturer's build sheet for the exact units being quoted. It means a short delay at the enquiry stage but avoids giving your customer figures the car does not meet.

Is Forthing the same as Dongfeng? +

Forthing (风行) is a sub-brand of Dongfeng Liuzhou Motor, which is part of the wider Dongfeng group — one of China's four largest state automakers. So it carries Dongfeng's manufacturing scale and international commercial network, but it is a distinct brand from Aeolus and Voyah. Worth being precise about in marketing material, since export listings often use the names interchangeably.

Can EV Auto Pro supply the Dongfeng Forthing T5 EVO for export? +

Yes. We source the Dongfeng Forthing T5 EVO in China for export to dealers and fleet buyers. Tell us the configuration, destination country and quantity, and we will confirm current availability and send an FOB/CIF quote with the duty and certification picture for your market.

What does a Dongfeng Forthing T5 EVO quote include? +

We quote per confirmed configuration rather than publishing a fixed price we cannot hold. Every quote states the vehicle cost, inland transport, export handling, documentation and shipping separately, as EXW, FOB or CIF depending on your request — so you can see exactly what is and is not included before you commit to a deposit.

How is the vehicle checked before shipment? +

We check condition, appearance, mileage, configuration, battery status and basic functions before loading, and send you a photo and video report. If something does not match the specification you ordered, it is resolved before the unit is loaded rather than after it arrives at your port.

What warranty applies to an exported Dongfeng Forthing T5 EVO? +

Warranty policy depends on brand, model and destination country, and some manufacturer warranties are limited or void outside China. We explain the actual warranty position for your market before order confirmation rather than after, and we supply common spare and maintenance parts for units we have exported.

More on payment, shipping, documents and warranty in our full FAQ.

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