Forthing · MPV (accessibility-focused)

Forthing V9 Guardian Edition PHEV

✓ Verified · checked 21 Oct 2026
Starting price
AED 189,900
UAE retail, V9 Guardian Edition PHEV (official 'starting from' price)
  • Seats7
  • PowertrainPHEV (EV/HEV switching drive mode)
  • DrivetrainFWD
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Where to buy in 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates

OneRoad Automotive - ForthingDubaiPlot 364 - 291 Sheikh Zayed Rd - near OnPassive Metro Station · Daily 9 AM–8 PM
OneRoad Automotive - ForthingAbu DhabiF9QF+97 · Daily 9 AM–8 PM
OneRoad Automotive - ForthingFujairahMohamed Bin Matar Road · Sat 9 AM–9 PM · Sun 10 AM–9 PM · Mon–Fri 9 AM–9 PM

Overview

A plug-in hybrid MPV whose headline feature is a powered rear seat that extends outside the vehicle, making boarding easier for elderly passengers and passengers with mobility challenges. It also offers a 41-inch triple-screen cockpit, seat massage and a 360-degree camera.

Pros

  • Powered rear seat slides outside the car for easier boarding
  • Rear seat mechanism is rated for 150 kg
  • 41-inch triple-screen cockpit
  • Seat massage and 360-degree camera
  • Plug-in hybrid with EV/HEV mode switching

Cons

  • Price not published on the official page
  • Power, range and efficiency figures not published on the page
  • Seat extension takes about 40 s
  • No independent crash-test rating found on the page

SWOT

Strengths

  • Distinctive accessibility feature that rivals rarely offer
  • Hybrid powertrain with EV and petrol modes
  • Feature-rich cabin with screens and massage seats

Weaknesses

  • Key specifications are not disclosed on the page
  • Rear-seat mechanism adds about 70 kg of weight and complexity

Opportunities

  • Suited to families with elderly members or passengers with mobility needs
  • Test drives can be booked through the UAE site to check the seat in person

Threats

  • Long-term reliability and resale of the seat mechanism are unproven
  • Established MPV rivals may offer clearer published specs and pricing

Key specs

Price & basics6
Body type
MPV · MPV (accessibility-focused)
Dimensions
Not disclosed
Seats
7
Powertrain
PHEV (EV/HEV switching drive mode)
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo space
Not disclosed
Performance & range8
Max power
Not disclosed
Torque
Not disclosed
0–100 km/h
Not disclosed
Top speed
Not disclosed
Combined range
Not disclosed
EV-only range
Not disclosed
Consumption
Not disclosed
Charging
Not disclosed
Safety3
Airbags
Not disclosed
Driver assistance
Traffic Sign Recognition, Lane Departure Warning with lane deviation correction, Front Collision Warning with AEB active braking, 360-degree panoramic view, body stability control (ESP/DSC/VSC), brake force distribution (EBD/CBD).
Safety index
7/10
Ownership1
Warranty
Not disclosed
Tech & comfort3
Screens
41-inch smart ultra-clear triple-screen setup, plus an armrest smart screen.
Speakers
Not disclosed
Comfort highlights
Powered extendable rear seat that slides out of the vehicle for easy entry and exit, seat massage, air purification and fragrance system, wireless phone charging, and remote-controlled windows and sunroof.
Reviews2
MotorClash rating
Not disclosed
Summary
Not disclosed

Price by market

🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates AED 189,900
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia ≈ SAR 193,900≈ converted
🇶🇦 Qatar ≈ QAR 188,200≈ converted
🇰🇼 Kuwait ≈ KWD 15,900≈ converted
🇴🇲 Oman ≈ OMR 19,900≈ converted
🇧🇭 Bahrain ≈ BHD 19,400≈ converted
🇨🇳 China ≈ CNY 367,100≈ converted
🇯🇴 Jordan ≈ JOD 36,700≈ converted
🇮🇶 Iraq ≈ IQD 78,597,700≈ converted
🇪🇬 Egypt ≈ EGP 2,750,900≈ converted
🇱🇧 Lebanon ≈ LBP 4,627,955,500≈ converted
🇸🇾 Syria ≈ SYP 6,308,500≈ converted

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