Forthing has confirmed Australian pricing and specifications for its Taikon 5 SUV range, with battery-electric and range-extender hybrid versions due in local showrooms later this month.

The four-model MY26 line-up will launch the Forthing brand in Australia, priced from $36,990 to $42,490 drive-away.

The Taikon 5 arrives as the brand's first local model after CarSauce previously covered Forthing's Australian rollout.

Forthing is part of Dongfeng Motor Group and is being introduced locally by Ateco Group, the independent distributor behind a number of emerging and established vehicle brands in Australia.

A Forthing showroom network has been established in every Australian state.

The Taikon 5 BEV and Range Extender Hybrid share the same core interior and exterior design, with tailgate badging identifying the powertrain.

Both powertrains will initially be available in Luxury and Exclusive grades.

The BEV uses a 150kW and 340Nm front-mounted electric motor and a 64kWh lithium-ion phosphate battery, with a claimed WLTP range of up to 427km.

The Range Extender Hybrid uses a 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine to power a generator, while a 120kW and 240Nm electric motor drives the front wheels.

Forthing claims the Range Extender Hybrid can travel up to 170km on electric power and up to 937km using petrol and electric power combined.

Both powertrains support vehicle-to-load functionality at up to 3.5kW and DC fast charging from 30 per cent to 80 per cent in approximately 30 minutes.

"We are pleased to offer Australian new-car buyers a range of affordable options in the booming new-energy vehicle class," said Shaun Garrard, National Manager of Forthing in Australia.

In price terms, the range opens against small and medium electrified SUV competition including the 2026 Jaecoo J5 EV, 2026 MG MGS5 and 2026 Leapmotor C10 REEV.

The Taikon 5 is covered by a seven-year, 200,000km warranty, while service intervals are 12 months or 15,000km for the Range Extender Hybrid and 12 months or 20,000km for the BEV.

2026 Forthing Taikon 5 Pricing

All Forthing Taikon 5 prices below are manufacturer's recommended drive-away prices, which include on-road costs.

Metallic paint adds $600 RRP.

For broader price context, the 2026 Jaecoo J5 EV is priced from $36,990 drive-away, the 2026 MG MGS5 is priced from $40,490 drive-away, and the 2026 Leapmotor C10 REEV is priced from $45,900 drive-away.

2026 Forthing Taikon 5 Specifications

Luxury

• Standard on both BEV and Range Extender Hybrid.
• Autonomous emergency braking.
• Lane departure warning and lane keep assist.
• Front and rear collision warning.
• Rear cross-traffic alert.
• Blind zone warning.
• Door exit warning.
• Adaptive cruise control.
• Traffic sign recognition.
• Six airbags, including front, side and curtain airbags.
• Bi-LED headlights.
• Rear parking sensors.
• Tyre pressure monitoring.
• Height and reach adjustable steering wheel.
• Illuminated steering wheel controls.
• Four one-touch auto-up and auto-down power windows.
• FM, AM and digital radio.
• Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
• 14.6-inch infotainment screen.
• 8.8-inch driver information display.
• 10-way electric driver seat adjustment.
• Driver seat ventilation and massage.
• Four-way electric front passenger seat adjustment.
• Electric park brake.
• Crystal-style gear selector.
• Remote central locking.
• Rear-view camera.
• Dusk-sensing automatic headlights.
• Scrolling rear indicators.
• Rear window wiper.
• Heated side mirrors.
• Imitation leather upholstery.

Exclusive adds over Luxury (adds over Luxury)

• Power tailgate.
• Front parking sensors.
• Rear privacy glass.
• Power-folding side mirrors.
• Wireless phone charger.
• Leather steering wheel.
• 360-degree panorama-view camera.
• Panoramic glass sunroof above both rows.
• Opening sunroof section above the front seats.
• Six-speaker audio instead of four speakers.

BEV models add over equivalent Range Extender Hybrid grades

• Push-button start.
• Space-saver spare tyre and wheel jack kit on Exclusive only.

BEV technical details (adds over BEV models add over equivalent Range Extender Hybrid grades)

• Permanent magnet synchronous electric motor.
• 150kW and 340Nm.
• Front-wheel drive.
• 64kWh lithium-ion phosphate battery.
• Up to 427km WLTP range.
• 80kW DC peak charging capacity.
• 30 per cent to 80 per cent DC fast charging in approximately 30 minutes.
• 3.5kW vehicle-to-load capacity.
• Electric power steering.
• Electric park brake with hill-hold assist.
• 19-inch alloy wheels.
• 235/55 R19 tyres.
• 4600mm long.
• 1860mm wide, body only.
• 1680mm tall.
• 2715mm wheelbase.
• 1920kg kerb weight.
• Service intervals of 12 months or 20,000km.

Range Extender Hybrid technical details (adds over BEV technical details)

• 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine producing 75kW and 130Nm.
• Petrol engine powers a generator and is not mated to the drivetrain.
• Permanent magnet synchronous electric motor producing 120kW and 240Nm.
• Front-wheel drive.
• 31kWh lithium-ion phosphate battery.
• 43-litre fuel tank.
• 91-octane regular unleaded minimum fuel requirement.
• Up to 170km WLTP electric range.
• Up to 937km WLTP combined petrol-electric range.
• 40kW DC peak charging capacity.
• 30 per cent to 80 per cent DC fast charging in approximately 30 minutes.
• 3.5kW vehicle-to-load capacity.
• Electric power steering.
• Electric park brake with hill-hold assist.
• 19-inch alloy wheels.
• 235/55 R19 tyres.
• Tyre inflator kit instead of a spare wheel.
• 4600mm long.
• 1860mm wide, body only.
• 1700mm tall.
• 2715mm wheelbase.
• 1820kg kerb weight.
• Service intervals of 12 months or 15,000km.

Warranty (adds over Range Extender Hybrid technical details)

• Seven years or 200,000km, whichever occurs first.

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