Dongfeng Forthing Unveils TK Series at Paris Motor Show, European Plant Planned for Q1 2027 Production

Gasgoo Munich-The Paris Motor Show 2026 opened on October 12, where Dongfeng Forthing, the passenger vehicle brand of Dongfeng Liuzhou Motor, unveiled its new TK series, according to Dongfeng Forthing. The TK5 and TK7 made their global debuts, with the lineup planned to expand from Europe to markets including the Middle East, Africa, South America and Southeast Asia.

Positioned as an urban SUV, the TK5 is designed for younger consumers and will be available with both pure electric and plug-in hybrid powertrains. The EV version adopts an 800V high-voltage fast-charging system, enabling charging from 20% to 80% in 18 minutes. The model has also received chassis tuning tailored for European road conditions.

The TK7 focuses on family-oriented mobility, featuring a flexible five- to eight-seat configuration, 37 storage compartments and 6.6 kW external power supply capability. According to Dongfeng Forthing, its plug-in hybrid version offers an electric range of up to 210 km and a combined range of 1,100 km.

The V9 PHEV camping edition was also displayed at the event, featuring a pop-up bed, convertible large bed and side awning to support outdoor travel scenarios.

Beyond the vehicle debut, Dongfeng Forthing's progress in overseas localization and manufacturing also attracted attention.

Dongfeng Liuzhou Motor said it has established nine KD plants across regions including Southeast Asia, the Middle East and Africa. Its first vehicle assembly plant in Europe is expected to begin production in the first quarter of 2027. The company's global sales and service network has expanded to more than 300 outlets across over 120 countries and regions.

Dongfeng Forthing has previously entered European markets including Germany and Italy, and expanded into markets such as France in 2026. According to Paris Motor Show information, the company also plans to use Stellantis' Rennes plant in France to produce certain models.