Vehicle Overview
Key specifications and features at a glance
Taikon 5 BEV Luxury
Overview
Sportage S
2026 - Present
Year
2021
64.4
Engine
1999
—
Power
115
Electric
Fuel
Petrol
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
5
Seating
5
Detailed Specifications
Complete technical specifications comparison
Best comparable values are highlighted in green.
Taikon 5 BEV Luxury
Specification
Sportage S
—
Engine Capacity
1999
—
Engine Code
Nu MPi
—
Cylinder Configuration
Inline
—
Number of Cylinders
4
—
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
64.4
Battery Capacity
—
64.4
Battery Capacity Gross
—
Lithium Iron Phosphate
Battery Type
—
427 km (WLTP)
Electric Range
—
150
Power
115
340
Torque
192
11
AC Charging Power
—
80
DC Fast Charging Power
—
30–80% in 30 min (80kW DC fast charger)
DC Charging
—
Yes
V2L
—
3.5
V2L Output
—
Yes
Regenerative Braking
—
FWD
Drive Type
FWD
—
Fuel Economy Combined
8.1
—
Emission Standard
Euro 5
235 / 55 R19
Tyre Size
235 / 65R17
19
Wheel Size
17"
5
Number of Doors
5
5
Seating Capacity
5
Ventilated Disc
Front Brakes
Ventilated disc
Solid Disc
Rear Brakes
Disc
—
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
—
Rear Suspension
Multi-link
Rack and Pinion
Steering Type
Electric power steering
6
Number of Airbags
7
1500
Towing Capacity
1650
—
Turning Circle
11.0
Dimensions & Weight
Physical specifications and measurements
Best comparable values are highlighted in green.
Taikon 5 BEV Luxury
Dimension
Sportage S
—
Fuel Tank Capacity
54
4600
Length
4685
1860
Width
1865
1680
Height
1665
2715
Wheelbase
2755
180
Ground Clearance
181
1920
Kerb Weight
1577
—
Boot Space
543
Features Comparison
Standard and optional equipment comparison
Safety
Taikon 5 BEV Luxury
Feature
Sportage S
Adaptive Cruise Control
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Lane Departure Warning
Lane Keep Assist
Blind Spot Monitoring
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Traffic Sign Recognition
Driver Attention Monitor
Front Parking Sensors
Rear Parking Sensors
360 Camera
Reverse Camera
Hill Start Assist
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
Rear Occupant Alert
Comfort
Taikon 5 BEV Luxury
Feature
Sportage S
Keyless Entry
NFC Keyless Entry
Push Button Start
Dual-Zone Climate Control
Tri-Zone Climate Control
Heated Front Seats
Ventilated Front Seats
Heated Steering Wheel
Power Tailgate
Remote Start
Power Driver Seat
Power Passenger Seat
Memory Seats
Auto Dimming Mirror
Rain Sensing Wipers
Adaptive Headlights
Interior Exterior
Taikon 5 BEV Luxury
Feature
Sportage S
Leather Seats
Fabric Seats
Ambient Lighting
Sunroof
Panoramic Roof
LED Headlights
Matrix LED Headlights
Daytime Running Lights
Alloy Wheels
Roof Rails
Rear Privacy Glass
Power Folding Mirrors
Technology
Taikon 5 BEV Luxury
Feature
Sportage S
Touchscreen Display
Digital Instrument Cluster
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Wireless Android Auto
Wireless Phone Charging
Built-in Navigation
Premium Audio System
Head-Up Display
USB-C Ports
Bluetooth Connectivity
Voice Control
Connected Car App
Charging & Battery Tech
Taikon 5 BEV Luxury
Feature
Sportage S
AC home charging
DC fast-charge capable
Scheduled charging
Charging Cable Included
Portable Charger Included
Wall Charger Compatible
Battery Preconditioning
Heat Pump
EV / Hybrid Drive Features
Taikon 5 BEV Luxury
Feature
Sportage S
Regenerative braking
Drive mode select
EV / hybrid drive modes
One Pedal Driving
V2L
V2G
Electric vehicle features
Taikon 5 BEV Luxury
Feature
Sportage S
Aero Alloy Wheels
Charging Port Light Indicator
Pros & Cons
Strengths and weaknesses of each vehicle
Forthing Taikon 5 BEV Luxury
Pros
- +427 km WLTP electric range
- +150 kW and 340 Nm motor
- +Lower price than BEV Exclusive
- +11 kW AC charging
- +1500 kg braked towing capacity
Cons
- −No panoramic roof
- −No wireless phone charger
- −80 kW DC charging is modest
- −No current ANCAP rating
- −New brand in Australia
Kia Sportage S
Pros
- +Good entry price
- +Practical 543L boot
- +Strong safety rating
- +Comfortable family cabin
- +Simple petrol drivetrain
Cons
- −Basic equipment level
- −Modest engine performance
- −Higher fuel use than hybrid
- −No AWD option
- −Smaller wheels look basic
Which one should you buy?
Best for Value: Kia Sportage S
Boot space relative to list price contributes positively to the value score.
Best for Practicality / Space: Kia Sportage S
Boot and practicality-related dimensions score well for everyday use.
Best Overall: Forthing Taikon 5 BEV Luxury
Across performance, value, efficiency, and practicality, this variant shows a balanced overall profile.
Our Recommendation
Choose Forthing Taikon 5 BEV Luxury if: Value for money and practical everyday use matter most.
Choose Kia Sportage S if: Value for money and practical everyday use matter most.
Bottom Line: Kia Sportage S leads on value and Kia Sportage S leads on practicality.
Ready to Find Your Perfect Vehicle?
Browse thousands of listings or compare more vehicles to make the best decision