The Paris Motor Show 2026 opened on October 12 at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles. Under the theme “FOR THINGS THAT MATTER,” FORTHING—the passenger vehicle brand of Dongfeng Liuzhou Motor Co., Ltd. (DFLZM)—unveiled the TK series, set to expand from Europe to the Middle East, Africa, South America, Southeast Asia, delivering new-energy mobility options to users worldwide.
European Standards, Global Quality
“Europe has led the evolution of the global automotive industry for a century, and today electrification and intelligence are profoundly reshaping the industry. Technology ultimately serves people, delivering safer, warmer mobility,” said Liu Xiaoping, Executive Deputy General Manager of DFLZM, adding that the Riding the Wind: Dual-Engine Plan, launched in June 2025, has driven four leaps in product, localization, channel and service, practicing “Rooted in China, Serving the World” through market-specific development and tuning.
FORTHING has taken root in Europe—not merely selling vehicles, but benchmarking against Europe’s stringent standards to refine products and services for global users.
TK5 and TK7: Global Debut, Dual Choices
“TK stands for Technology and Kinetic—with frontier technology as the core driving force and sustained momentum in technology, innovation and product evolution to keep breaking boundaries, delivering more reliable, more intelligent and more dynamic premium all-scenario mobility experiences for global users,” said Sylar Li, FORTHING Overseas Product Director. TK5 and TK7 target new-generation urban users and global families, complementing each other for personal commuting and long-distance family trips.
TK5 targets new-generation urban users, combining sporty design with a smart, comfortable cockpit tailored to their aesthetic needs. TK5 offers BEV and PHEV versions adapted to local charging infrastructure and habits; the BEV features 800V high-voltage fast charging to ease range anxiety. Equipped with the Armor Battery safety system and backed by WVTA EU type approval across the lineup, the “first all-round SUV” is good-looking, user-friendly and dependable.
TK7 serves global families, offering flexible 5-8 seat layouts, 37 storage compartments so every family member sits comfortably and every item is well stowed; 6.6kW V2L (Vehicle-to-Load) external discharging extends outdoor living, and 210 km electric and 1,100 km combined ranges (WLTC) balance urban commutes and long-distance trips, turning space, range and versatility into effortless family travel.
The V9 PHEV Camper Van debuted, extending the MPV to camping with a pop-up roof bed, convertible double bed and side awning. A tech zone showcased core powertrain components—engine, hybrid transmission (DHT), hybrid battery pack and drive motor, offering visitors a first-hand look at FORTHING’s new-energy powertrain expertise
European Manufacturing, Global Channels
Under its four-leap strategy, DFLZM delivered on going global together over the past year. Nine KD plants have been completed, covering Southeast Asia, the Middle East and Africa, while Europe’s first vehicle assembly base is expected to begin mass production in Q1 2027.
Through a diversified cooperation model of “Chinese-funded projects going global, domestic partners co-building, and localized dealer networks,” DFLZM keeps expanding its global marketing network, with more than 300 outlets covering 120+ countries and regions. The average service radius for global users has been shortened to 103 km, and end-to-end localized service from display and test drives to delivery and after-sales is taking shape.
From IAA Mobility 2023 to this Paris Motor Show, FORTHING has appeared at leading international shows for four consecutive years, evolving from product export to ecosystem going global and earning trust through consumer insight and regulatory validation. It will keep refining products and services so Chinese intelligent manufacturing’s new-energy mobility reaches more households worldwide.
Post time: Oct-12-2026
