Forthing Taikon 5 Range Extender Hybrid Luxury
0/5 (0)
$36,990
Suzuki S-Cross Plus
0/5 (0)
$34,990

Vehicle Overview

Key specifications and features at a glance

Taikon 5 Range Extender Hybrid Luxury
Overview
S-Cross Plus
2026 - Present
Year
2021
1498
Engine
1373
75
Power
103
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
S-Cross Plus
1498
Engine Capacity
1373
4F15N
Engine Code
K14D
Inline
Cylinder Configuration
Inline
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Naturally Aspirated
Aspiration
Turbocharged
75
Power
103
130
Torque
220
RWD
Drive Type
FWD
Fuel Economy City
7.2
Fuel Economy Highway
5.0
5.6
Fuel Economy Combined
5.9
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6
235 / 55 R19
Tyre Size
215 / 55R17
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
Torsion beam
Rack and Pinion
Steering Type
Electric power steering
6
Number of Airbags
7
1500
Towing Capacity
1200
Turning Circle
10.8

Dimensions & Weight

Physical specifications and measurements

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Taikon 5 Range Extender Hybrid Luxury
Dimension
S-Cross Plus
43
Fuel Tank Capacity
47
4600
Length
4305
1860
Width
1785
1700
Height
1585
2715
Wheelbase
2600
180
Ground Clearance
175
1810
Kerb Weight
1255
Boot Space
430

Features Comparison

Standard and optional equipment comparison

Safety

Taikon 5 Range Extender Hybrid Luxury
Feature
S-Cross Plus
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
S-Cross Plus
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
S-Cross Plus
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
S-Cross Plus
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
S-Cross Plus
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
S-Cross Plus
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

Suzuki S-Cross Plus

Pros

  • +Good standard equipment
  • +Efficient 5.9L economy
  • +Practical 430L boot
  • +Strong turbo torque
  • +Comfortable daily SUV

Cons

  • Higher price than base
  • FWD traction only
  • No hybrid option
  • Cabin feels conservative
  • Towing rating modest

Which one should you buy?

Best for Value: Suzuki S-Cross Plus

Boot space relative to list price contributes positively to the value score.

Best for Practicality / Space: Forthing Taikon 5 Range Extender Hybrid Luxury

Leads this comparison on best for practicality / space with a score of 63.

Our Recommendation

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

Choose Suzuki S-Cross Plus if: Value for money and practical everyday use matter most.

Bottom Line: Suzuki S-Cross Plus leads on value and Forthing Taikon 5 Range Extender Hybrid Luxury leads on practicality.

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