About Forthing

Forthing is a global automotive brand built on more than 70 years of motoring expertise, now launching in New Zealand with a new generation of electric and hybrid vehicles. Part of the Dongfeng Motor Group, one of China’s largest and longest established automotive manufacturers, Forthing combines large scale engineering capability with contemporary design and intelligent technology.

With a strong focus on new energy vehicles, Forthing develops electric and hybrid cars designed for real world driving. Each model balances performance, comfort and efficiency to suit modern lifestyles, delivering practical innovation with confidence and clarity.

In New Zealand, Forthing is represented by Forthing NZ Limited, launching the Taikon medium SUV range with a choice of full EV and advanced Super Hybrid powertrains. Offered in Luxury and Exclusive variants and supported by a nationwide dealer network, Forthing NZ Limited is committed to providing Kiwi drivers with confidence, value and long term ownership support.

Change how you power your drive.

Forthing’s story begins in 1954 in Liuzhou, China, grounded in a legacy of engineering, manufacturing and practical problem solving. What started with industrial machinery evolved into vehicle production in the late 1960s, including the development of China’s first medium‑duty diesel truck. This foundation of strength, reliability and forward thinking continues to shape the brand today.

Becoming part of the Dongfeng Motor Group in the early 1980s marked a shift toward large‑scale automotive production and long‑term innovation. The expansion of modern passenger vehicle facilities in 2016 further strengthened Forthing’s global capability, reinforcing its position as a confident and established automotive manufacturer.

Today, Forthing applies that heritage to a new era of mobility. Advanced research and development, flexible electric platforms and proven production expertise allow the brand to rethink how vehicles are powered and experienced. As New Zealand moves toward a cleaner transport future, Forthing NZ Limited invites drivers to change how they power their drive, with electric and hybrid vehicles designed to support everyday freedom, modern lifestyles and real‑world confidence.