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Forthing is a Chinese automotive brand operated by Dongfeng Motor — one of China's largest state-owned manufacturers — and has expanded into the UAE market as part of a broader push by Chinese brands offering competitive specification at accessible price points. The lineup currently spans three models from AED 110,000 to AED 145,000, covering SUV and minivan buyers, with both turbocharged petrol, hybrid, and fully electric powertrains available.
The brand's UAE presence centres on two body styles: SUVs and the minivan segment. The T5 EVO is the core entry point — a compact turbocharged SUV that also comes in a hybrid variant for buyers watching running costs. The Friday is Forthing's fully electric SUV, offering an 85.9 kWh battery pack and sitting at the top of the range. The U-Tour rounds out the lineup as a turbocharged diesel minivan aimed at families or operators needing practical multi-passenger capacity. The full range sits between AED 110,000 and AED 145,000.
Pros: Forthing punches above its price point on standard equipment — buyers typically get features that would cost significantly more from Japanese or Korean rivals. The inclusion of hybrid and full-EV options within a compact lineup gives buyers unusual powertrain flexibility at this budget. Cons: Forthing is a new entrant in the UAE, which means the resale value track record is unproven and the service network is still developing compared to established brands. Brand recognition among used-car buyers remains limited, which may affect long-term residual values.
As a recently arrived brand in the UAE, there is insufficient local transaction data to quote a meaningful residual value figure. Buyers should factor in the uncertainty around resale values typical of newer Chinese-brand entrants and weigh that against the strong new-car specification-to-price ratio.
