Forthing Taikon 5 Range Extender Hybrid Luxury
0/5 (0)
$36,990
Mazda CX-5 Pure
0/5 (0)
$39,990

Vehicle Overview

Key specifications and features at a glance

Taikon 5 Range Extender Hybrid Luxury
Overview
CX-5 Pure
2026 - Present
Year
2017
1498
Engine
2488
75
Power
132
Hybrid
Fuel
Petrol
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
5
Seating
5

Detailed Specifications

Complete technical specifications comparison

Best comparable values are highlighted in green.

Taikon 5 Range Extender Hybrid Luxury
Specification
CX-5 Pure
1498
Engine Capacity
2488
4F15N
Engine Code
PY-VPS
Inline
Cylinder Configuration
Inline
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Naturally Aspirated
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
75
Power
132
130
Torque
242
RWD
Drive Type
AWD
5.6
Fuel Economy Combined
7.4
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
235 / 55 R19
Tyre Size
225 / 65 R17
19
Wheel Size
17-inch
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
1800
Turning Circle
11.2

Dimensions & Weight

Physical specifications and measurements

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Taikon 5 Range Extender Hybrid Luxury
Dimension
CX-5 Pure
43
Fuel Tank Capacity
58
4600
Length
4690
1860
Width
1860
1700
Height
1695
2715
Wheelbase
2815
180
Ground Clearance
205
1810
Kerb Weight
1749
Boot Space
466

Features Comparison

Standard and optional equipment comparison

Safety

Taikon 5 Range Extender Hybrid Luxury
Feature
CX-5 Pure
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 Range Extender Hybrid Luxury
Feature
CX-5 Pure
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 Range Extender Hybrid Luxury
Feature
CX-5 Pure
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 Range Extender Hybrid Luxury
Feature
CX-5 Pure
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 Range Extender Hybrid Luxury
Feature
CX-5 Pure
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 Range Extender Hybrid Luxury
Feature
CX-5 Pure
Regenerative braking
Drive mode select
EV / hybrid drive modes
One Pedal Driving
V2L
V2G

Pros & Cons

Strengths and weaknesses of each vehicle

Forthing Taikon 5 Range Extender Hybrid Luxury

Pros

  • +Lowest-priced Taikon 5 variant
  • +170 km WLTP electric range
  • +937 km combined WLTP range
  • +31.94 kWh LFP battery
  • +1500 kg braked towing capacity

Cons

  • 40 kW DC charging is modest
  • Rear-wheel drive only
  • No current ANCAP rating
  • Fewer features than Exclusive
  • New brand in Australia

Mazda CX-5 Pure

Pros

  • +Lowest CX-5 entry price
  • +Standard AWD traction
  • +Larger 466L boot
  • +Strong safety technology
  • +Runs on 91 RON petrol

Cons

  • Base-grade cabin trim
  • No wireless smartphone mirroring
  • No powered tailgate
  • Not ANCAP rated yet
  • No hybrid option

Which one should you buy?

Best for Value: Forthing Taikon 5 Range Extender Hybrid Luxury

Leads this comparison on best for value with a score of 77.

Best for Practicality / Space: Mazda CX-5 Pure

Boot and practicality-related dimensions score well for everyday use.

Our Recommendation

Choose Forthing Taikon 5 Range Extender Hybrid Luxury if: Value for money and practical everyday use matter most.

Choose Mazda CX-5 Pure if: Value for money and practical everyday use matter most.

Bottom Line: Forthing Taikon 5 Range Extender Hybrid Luxury leads on value and Mazda CX-5 Pure leads on practicality.

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