Introducing the groundbreaking Xinghai S7, the latest addition to Dongfeng Forthing’s stellar lineup of all-electric sedans! This sleek and sophisticated vehicle is set to revolutionize the automotive industry with its cutting-edge technology and eco-friendly design.
Dongfeng Forthing, a prestigious brand under Dongfeng Liuzhou Automobile Co., Ltd., has been at the forefront of automotive innovation since 1981 when it became a part of the esteemed Dongfeng Motor Group. Now, with the dawn of a new era in transportation, Dongfeng Forthing is making waves by announcing its ambitious plans for full electrification within the next three years.
But that’s not all – Dongfeng Forthing is committed to leading the charge towards sustainability by ceasing the production of traditional ICE vehicles within the next five years. With a bold vision for the future, Dongfeng Forthing is paving the way for cleaner, greener mobility solutions.
And here’s the best part – you can experience the excellence of Dongfeng Forthing firsthand at AUTO RINGS, the official dealer of FORTHING in the Baltics. Don’t miss your chance to be part of the electric revolution – visit AUTO RINGS today and drive into a brighter, more sustainable tomorrow with the Xinghai S7!
The new car is built on Dongfeng’s S2-E platform, positioning as a medium-to-large sedan. According to previous declaration information by the Chinese MIIT, the dimensions of the Xinghai S7 are 4935/1915/1495 mm, and the wheelbase is 2915 mm. Its curb weight is 1730 kg. Power will come from an 160 kW electric motor model TZ200XS3F0 and and a lithium iron phosphate battery pack. The battery capacity has not been revealed at this time. The top speed is 160 km/h and the CLTC cruising range may reach 500 km.
Overall, the Xinghai S7 adopts a fastback shape, featuring pop-out door handles, frameless doors, chrome decorated windows, and five-spoke rims. The car will also come with front radar, side radar, and front windshield camera, implying advanced driving assistance capabilities.
The front face adopts a segmented headlight design, resembling an irregular “7” shape. Additionally, the hood has raised ribs on both sides.
The contrasting body of black and green further enhances the recognition. At the rear, the popular through-type taillight is not absent and the lower section is decorated with a black bumper, combined with a ducktail design.
Furthermore, it is worth mentioning that, Xu Dengtao, executive director of the creative design center of IM Motors, questioned the appearance of the Xinghai S7 due to its similarity with the IM L7 on Weibo. What do you think of the similarity?
In February 2024, Dongfeng Forthing only sold 5,088 vehicles, a year-on-year decrease of 25.2% and a month-on-month decrease of 40.1%.
Source: Chinese MIIT, MyHomeOk, DongCheDi
