2024-03-01 04:40:00
The design was pulled from the world by thread – and, surprisingly, it turned out well.
Photo: Pavel Rusak / Tochka.by
Chinese crossovers can be eye-catching. If only there was a popular price tag. Dongfeng Forthing T5 EVO satisfies both of these “wants”. It looks bold, many times more expensive than its money. But what is it like inside and how does it drive? Tochka.by journalists found out.
One among the dear ones
We look closely. From a distance, the Chinese crossover’s general features resemble a Porsche Macan. The rear is the spitting image of the Jaguar F-PACE, and the front, if I may, has hints of a Maserati Levante.
Photo: Pavel Rusak / Tochka.by Complex front optics: headlights – in a separate block, running lights – “eyelashes”. The running gears shine cold, and the low beams are warm. Somehow it doesn’t go well together, but it’s a matter of taste. Photo: Pavel Rusak / Tochka.by The crossover is not so provocative at the rear. The only thing that stands out is the daring brake light in the spoiler. The four-pipe exhaust is real. Like. The tinted hemisphere adds style points. Photo: Pavel Rusak / Tochka.byIn a word, Dongfeng Forthing T5 EVO does not fade compared to premium cars with a pedigree. And it costs several times less than them – Br85 500. It skillfully throws dust in the eyes.
Average level
We sat inside, rubbed our eyes and saw how much we had saved.
Photo: Pavel Rusak / Tochka.by The salon looks decent, harmonious, but tactile – everything is very simple. Hard plastic. Photo: Pavel Rusak / Tochka.by The chairs are comfortable and beautiful. The leather, of course, is not natural, but it is pleasant to the touch. Photo: Pavel Rusak / Tochka.by Heating, however, like electrical adjustments, is only for the driver’s seat. Photo: Pavel Rusak / Tochka.by Neat round air ducts are a reference to Mercedes-Benz. Photo: Pavel Rusak / Tochka.by The phone was thrown into the cup holder – there were no other places for it. The piano varnish on the central tunnel clearly removes fingerprints.
The panoramic roof is huge. There is a lot of light in the cabin – the mood has become better.
Climate control is on an autonomous panel. I like this, as do the separate buttons for defogging the windows and heating the mirrors.
Photo: Pavel Rusak / Tochka.by Atmospheric lighting is only in front of the passenger’s eyes, and not along the contour, as in most cars. A light autograph is a controversial decision; not everyone will like it. Photo: Pavel Rusak / Tochka.by Looking through the settings on the 10.25-inch display: a meager interface – not a lot of options. The crossover does not have electronic assistants, such as blind spot monitoring or lane assist. The car relies entirely on the driver’s steering experience.
But Dongfeng Forthing T5 EVO is safe – eight airbags.
No matter what the equalizer is, the music is muffled, which spoils the impression of a serene ride around the city.
Photo: Pavel Rusak / Tochka.by The second row is ascetic: USB charging, air ducts and cup holders in the armrest.
A job for a job
Three driving modes to choose from: standard, economical and sport.
As much as 197 hp was pulled out of the 1.5-liter engine. The Getrag gearbox is a seven-speed robot.
Photo: Pavel Rusak / Tochka.by In sports mode, the car becomes twitchy rather than nimble. It changes speeds when accelerating, and this is noticeable. Turbo hole, “shturk” – the transmission resets the gear. At this time, the engine roars strainedly.
Dongfeng Forthing T5 EVO goes to “hundreds” in 9.5 seconds. However, you don’t want to “lean” on it at all; it’s better to sit in a chair and sail smoothly in “standard” mode.
The suspension is hard. Hatches and cracks hit the back, but this is bearable. The car rolls and rolls even on not the sharpest turns.
Noise from the arches penetrates the cabin even at low speeds. No one expected good sound insulation for that kind of money.
Photo: Pavel Rusak / Tochka.by The brakes work confidently – you can safely accelerate.
There are really not enough all-round cameras – there are only those in the rear. In narrow courtyards, especially in the evening, turning around is problematic. It’s easier to leave your car by the road than to go deep into a busy yard. But if you are already trapped in a sleeping bag, the curb is easy to conquer: the ground clearance of the Dongfeng Forthing T5 EVO is 195 mm.
The rides, like for a Chinese crossover, turned out to be economical: fuel consumption in the urban cycle is 9 liters per hundred.
The first step after purchasing the Dongfeng Forthing T5 EVO is to install the front parking sensors yourself and redo the acoustics.
Photo: Pavel Rusak / Tochka.by In terms of technology and “filling,” the Dongfeng Forthing T5 EVO is not superior to its competitors. But how noticeable he is – you can’t take that away. One of the most beautiful cars on our market. To seem, and not to be, is enough for many.
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