2024 Paris Auto Show: Forthing S7 global debut

PARIS: At the 2024 Paris Auto Show, Dongfeng Liuzhou Motor showcased two new energy vehicles from its Forthing series: the flagship luxury MPV Forthing V9 and the pure electric sedan Forthing S7, as well as the pure-electric SUV Friday and the hybrid MPV U-Tour.

Forthing S7, the brand's first pure electric sedan, was unveiled globally at the event.

Lin Changbo, general manager of Dongfeng Liuzhou Motor stated that the company will continue to advance electrification and Intelligence, offering high-quality, eco-friendly smart products to the global market.

The Forthing S7 embarked on the journey from the Horgos Port in Xinjiang, China, traversing the Eurasian continent before arriving in Paris, demonstrating the reliability and innovative capabilities of Dongfeng Liuzhou Motor Co's products.

Evrim Atilla, a senior vehicle subjective evaluation expert from CATARC Europe Testing and Certification gmbH, highly praised the S7, recognizing it as a testament to the strength and innovation of Chinese manufacturing.

In China, the Forthing S7 is offered in three variants (up to 555km range using the CLTC test cycle).

It has a 56.8kWh lithium iron phosphate battery, rear-mounted 160kW electric motor, and 310Nm of torque.

The 0 to 100km/h sprint is done in 6.67 seconds.