Forthing T5 Evo

The Forthing T5 Evo is a compact crossover SUV built by Dongfeng Liuzhou Motor under the Forthing sub-brand, launched as a sportier variant of the Forthing T5 and officially debuted at the 2020 Guangzhou Auto Show in November 2020. It was the first vehicle to wear the new Forthing lion badge logo. Power comes from a Mitsubishi-sourced 1.5 litre turbo engine making 145 kW (194 horsepower) and 285 newton metres, giving 0 to 100 km/h in 9.5 seconds. A May 2023 facelift added a seven-speed wet dual clutch gearbox, and the all-electric variant launched in March 2023 is the Forthing Leiting, sold in Europe as the Friday EV. The T5 Evo is sold in Iran as the Lamari Eama, in Belarus since January 2024 and in several European markets.