2026 Forthing Taikon price and specs

Chinese brand Forthing have launched in New Zealand with their first model, the Taikon mid-size SUV offered with both 'Super Hybrid' or full electric powertrains.

The Taikon is similar in size to the Toyota RAV4 and will now compete with other plug-in hybrid and electic SUV models like the Haval H6, MG S5 EV and Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid.

The range opens at $39,990 plus on-road costs for the Taikon Super Hybrid Luxury, rising to $44,990 for the Super Hybrid Exclusive. Electric variants start from $42,990 for the Taikon EV Luxury and extend to $47,990 for the flagship EV Exclusive.

The Forthing Taikon is now on sale in new dealerships located in Auckland, Hamilton, Wellington and Christchurch.

Pricing

Drivetrain and Efficiency

The Forthing Taikon is availible in both 'Super Hybrid' or full electric powertrains.

Dimensions

Both hybrid and electric Forthing Taikon models share the same physical dimensions.

Servicing and Warranty

The Forthing Taikon range is backed by a seven-year, 200,000km vehicle warranty, an eight-year, 200,000km battery warranty, and seven years of roadside assistance.

Forthing has yet to announce service pricing.

Safety

The Taikon has achieved a five-star VSSR safety rating in New Zealand. Independent ANCAP testing is expected to be completed later this year.

Standard safety equipment includes:

• 6 Airbags (Dual front, side curtain, front side)
• ISO FIX (rear outboard)
• Adaptive Cruise Control
• Forward Collision Warning
• Automatic Emergency Braking System
• Lane Departure Warning
• Traffic Sign Recognition
• Blind Spot Monitoring
• Door Open Warning
• Rear Collision Warning
• Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)

Standard Equipment

There are two trim levels, Luxury and Exclusive, for the Forthing Taikon.

Standard equipment on the Forthing Taikon Exclusive includes:

• Reverse Camera
• Roof rails
• Power Electric Sports seats
• Massaging driver seat
• Premium floor mats and with accented stitching
• 4 speaker soundsystem
• Acoustically tuned audio system
• 60/40 split rear seat with armrest
• Keyless entry
• LED lights – main, high and DRL, 19” wheels
• Full safety suite including Level 2+ intelligent ADAS
• Blind spot, Lane keep assist
• Front and rear collision assist
• Reverse Camera, park sensors
• Driver/passengers + side seat and curtain airbags (6)
• ISOfix rear outboard seats
• Adaptive Cruise Control
• 1500kg braked/750kg unbraked towing

Additional equipment for the Exclusive includes:

• Full Panaromic opening glass roof
• HD 360-degree camera
• Sunscreen glass
• 6 speaker soundsystem
• Power tailgate & Cargo blind
• Wireless phone charge pad (50w)

Colours

The Forthing Taikan is available in eight no-cost option colours.

• Pearl White
• Black
• Light Blue
• Granite
• Sandstone
• Amethyst
• Atomic Red
• Jade Green