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BMW 4 Series Convertible vs Foton Tunland V9 Double Cab: the short answer
4 Series Convertible and Tunland V9 Double Cab are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Tunland V9 Double Cab starts ZAR 420,600 cheaper4 Series Convertible from ZAR 1,146,500 · Tunland V9 Double Cab from ZAR 725,900
Five key differences
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Specification
4 Series Convertible
Tunland V9 Double Cab
Maximum Power
4 Series Convertible285 kW
Tunland V9 Double Cab120 kW @ 3600 rpm
Maximum Torque
4 Series Convertible500 Nm @ 1800-5000 rpm
Tunland V9 Double Cab450 Nm
Engine Size
4 Series Convertible2998 cc
Tunland V9 Double Cab2000 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
4 Series Convertible12.5 km/l
Tunland V9 Double Cab11.11 km/l
Ground Clearance
4 Series Convertible140 mm
Tunland V9 Double Cab240 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
Hagalu editorial ratings
When a variant is selected, its rating out of five applies only to that exact derivative; a model-range review is not inherited. Editorial ratings are separate from the Specification Evidence Index out of 100 and are not customer ratings.
BMW 4 Series Convertible
M440i xDrive Convertible
Hagalu editorial rating
3.7/5★★★★★★★★★★
Desk research · Exact variant
Hagalu Editorial Team ·
Editorial assessment, not a customer rating. Not road-tested for this review.
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
4 Series Convertible
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Performance
Specification evidence leader
Tunland V9 Double Cab
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published EfficiencyPublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
4 Series Convertible
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Tunland V9 Double Cab
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
4 Series Convertible
Tunland V9 Double Cab
Model Introduced Year
2020
2025
Generation
G23 four-seat premium convertible related to the G22 Coupé but with body- and roof-specific packaging.
The current V9 shares the newer 5,617 mm body footprint and uses a rear multi-link coil-spring arrangement.
Facelift History
Current updated G23-generation BMW 4 Series Convertible offered in South Africa with a fabric soft top.
Current South African Tunland V9 range, with no separate facelift identified.
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
Not Applicable
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Not Applicable
Body Style
Convertible
Double-cab pickup
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Premium Convertible
Full-size double-cab bakkie
Vehicle Type
Car
Light commercial vehicle
Spec
4 Series Convertible
Tunland V9 Double Cab
Length
4770 mm
5617 mm
Width
1852 mm
2000 mm
Height
1394 mm
1910 mm
Wheelbase
2851 mm
3355 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
140 mm
240 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
125 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
59 l
76 l
Boot/Cargo Space
385 l
Not Officially Disclosed
Kerb Weight
1965 kg
2305 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2375 kg
3055 kg
Payload Capacity
485 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Towing Capacity
1800 kg
3500 kg
Seating Capacity
4 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
2 doors
4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.6 m
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Headroom
997 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom
942 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Legroom
1049 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom
899 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
4 Series Convertible
Tunland V9 Double Cab
Engine
BMW turbocharged engine
2.0-litre AUCAN Turbocharged Diesel with 48V Mild Hybrid
Engine Code
B48
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel Mild Hybrid
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
48V Mild Hybrid
Engine Displacement
2998 cc
2000 cc
Cylinders
6
Not Officially Disclosed
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
16
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Direct injection
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
82.0 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
94.6 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
285 kW
120 kW @ 3600 rpm
Maximum Torque
500 Nm @ 1800-5000 rpm
450 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Type
AWD
4WD
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
8-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
250 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
4.9 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
12.2 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Eco, Comfort, Sport
7 selectable modes
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
7000 rpm
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
100 kW/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
220 Nm/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
4 Series Convertible
Tunland V9 Double Cab
Gearbox
8-Speed Automatic
8-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
All-wheel drive
Front-engine, four-wheel drive
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Yes
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Front and rear electronically controlled differential locks
Paddle Shifters
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Final Drive Ratio
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Gears
8
8
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Type
Automatic selector
Automatic
Drivetrain
AWD
4WD
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Electronically controlled
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Automatic Shift Paddles
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Yes
Gearbox Type
Automatic
Torque-Converter Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Axle Layout
Yes
4x4
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Yes
Transmission Speeds
8
8
Spec
4 Series Convertible
Tunland V9 Double Cab
Claimed Mileage
12.5 km/l
11.11 km/l
City Mileage
10.5 km/l
Not Officially Disclosed
Highway Mileage
15.0 km/l
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
59 l
76 l
Emission Standard
Euro 6
Euro 4
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Start Stop
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Real-world Mileage
12.5 km/l
11.11 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Litres
59
76
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Range Real World Highway
360 km
Not Officially Disclosed
Range Real World Mixed
420 km
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
4 Series Convertible
Tunland V9 Double Cab
Airbags
6
6
ABS
Standard
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Yes
Traction Control
Standard
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Yes
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Upper and lower child-seat anchors
Brake Assist
Standard
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Yes
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Parking Sensors
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
AEB
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
BA
Standard
Yes
Brake Override System
Yes
Brake priority
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Yes
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
EBD
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Yes
Hill Hold
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Side Airbags
Yes
Yes
Stability Control
Standard
Yes
TCS
Standard
Yes
Knee Airbag
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Spec
4 Series Convertible
Tunland V9 Double Cab
Cruise Control
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Yes
Parking Sensors
Yes
Rear
Rear View Camera
Yes
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Yes
360-degree surround view with dash camera
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Fatigue Alert
Yes
Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
Yes
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Yes
Auto Wipers
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Yes
Reverse Camera
Yes
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Park Assist
Parking Assist Plus
Not Officially Disclosed
Around View Monitor
Yes
360-degree surround view with dash camera
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Yes
Spec
4 Series Convertible
Tunland V9 Double Cab
Seat Material
Leather 'Vernasca' Black with decorative stitching
Synthetic leather
Heated Seats
Front
Front
Ventilated Seats
Yes
Front
Ambient Lighting
Standard
Yes
Steering Wheel Material
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Seat Adjustment
Electric multi-way
10-way electric with 4-way lumbar support
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Electric multi-way
4-way electric
Seat Trim
Yes
Synthetic leather
Spec
4 Series Convertible
Tunland V9 Double Cab
Climate Control
Standard
Dual-zone climate control with rear ducting
Power Windows
Standard
All windows
Keyless Entry
Comfort Access
Yes
Push Button Start
Yes
Yes
Wireless Charging
Standard
Yes
Sunroof
Panoramic
Panoramic sunroof
Electric Tailgate
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
AC Type
Standard
Dual-zone climate control with rear ducting
Spec
4 Series Convertible
Tunland V9 Double Cab
Infotainment System
Widescreen Display
14.6-inch infotainment screen
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Yes
Android Auto
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Yes
Number of Speakers
6
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
BMW Live Cockpit Professional (includes head-up display)
Not Officially Disclosed
USB Ports
2
Not Officially Disclosed
Infotainment Screen
14.9
14.6-inch
Touchscreen
14.9
14.6-inch
Spec
4 Series Convertible
Tunland V9 Double Cab
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
LED
Fog Lamps
Yes
Yes
Roof Rails
Yes
Yes
Exterior Colour Options
Multiple manufacturer colours
Not Officially Disclosed
Headlights
Yes
Yes
Panoramic Sunroof
Yes
Yes
Spec
4 Series Convertible
Tunland V9 Double Cab
Approach Angle
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Departure Angle
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Wading Depth
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
7 selectable drive modes
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Front and rear
4WD System Type
All-wheel drive
4WD
Breakover Angle
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
4 Series Convertible
Tunland V9 Double Cab
Tyre Size
Runflat tyres
265/70 R18 AT
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Not Officially Disclosed
Spare Wheel Type
Tyre repair kit
Full-size steel wheel
Wheel Rim Size
19" M Lt/Aly wheels double spoke 792 M Bicolour Jet Black / MT and runflat tyres
18-inch alloy wheels
Handbrake Type
Electronic
Electronic parking brake
Spec
4 Series Convertible
Tunland V9 Double Cab
Front Suspension
M Sports Suspension
Double-wishbone independent
Rear Suspension
M Sports Suspension
Multi-link
Spec
4 Series Convertible
Tunland V9 Double Cab
CO2 Emissions
192 g/km
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
4 Series Convertible
Tunland V9 Double Cab
Service Plan
5 years / 100000 km BMW Motorplan
5 years / 75,000 km
Spec
4 Series Convertible
Tunland V9 Double Cab
Ownership Role
Private and enthusiast
Current South African derivative
Price Zar
1642500 ZAR
799900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current recommended retail price
Current South African retail price
Starting Price
1642500
799900
Starting Price Zar
1642500
799900
Spec
4 Series Convertible
Tunland V9 Double Cab
Warranty
Yes
5 years / unlimited km; roadside assistance 5 years
In depth: how these cars differ
This 4 Series Convertible and Tunland V9 Double Cab comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for South Africa. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: 4 Series Convertible 97 vs Tunland V9 Double Cab 71.
Efficiency index: 4 Series Convertible 49 vs Tunland V9 Double Cab 53.
Safety-equipment index: 4 Series Convertible 92 vs Tunland V9 Double Cab 90.
Practicality index: 4 Series Convertible 55 vs Tunland V9 Double Cab 84.
Ownership-cover index: 4 Series Convertible not separately scored vs Tunland V9 Double Cab not separately scored.
These figures are Hagalu catalogue-comparison indicators, not customer ratings, crash-test scores, resale guarantees or a substitute for a road test. Each page shows its weighted source coverage beside the result.
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Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
Tunland V9 Double Cab leads by 1 points
4 Series Convertible and Tunland V9 Double Cab are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Tunland V9 Double Cab
Performance
71/100
Efficiency
53/100
Safety
90/100
Practicality
84/100
4 Series Convertible
Performance
97/100
Efficiency
49/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
55/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexFoton Tunland V9 Double Cab
leads the specification evidence index with 76 pts
vs 75 pts for 4 Series Convertible
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Tunland V9 Double Cab leads. However, 4 Series Convertible may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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4 Series Convertible vs Tunland V9 Double Cab questions
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