BAIC B40 Plus vs Foton Tunland G7 Single Cab

A proper head-to-head in South Africa — compare price, performance, fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.

BAIC B40 Plus in South Africa

BAIC B40 Plus

Honor Edition Petrol 8-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 699,500 ex-showroom
⚡ 165 kW 🔧 380 Nm ⛽ 9.0 km/l
VS
Foton Tunland G7 Single Cab in South Africa

Foton Tunland G7 Single Cab

4x2 Hi-Rider Manual Diesel 6-Speed Manual Current
ZAR 329,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 120 kW 🔧 390 Nm
＋ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

BAIC B40 Plus vs Foton Tunland G7 Single Cab: the short answer

Compare the available model information below. Hagalu has withheld a ranked verdict because the selected vehicles do not yet meet the minimum like-for-like source-coverage threshold.

Tunland G7 Single Cab starts ZAR 369,600 cheaper B40 Plus from ZAR 699,500 · Tunland G7 Single Cab from ZAR 329,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification B40 Plus Tunland G7 Single Cab
Maximum Power B40 Plus165 kW @ 5500 rpm Tunland G7 Single Cab120 kW
Maximum Torque B40 Plus380 Nm @ 1750-4500 rpm Tunland G7 Single Cab390 Nm
Engine Size B40 Plus1998 cc Tunland G7 Single Cab2000 cc
Combined Fuel Economy B40 Plus9.0 km/l Tunland G7 Single CabNot Officially Disclosed
Ground Clearance B40 Plus210 mm Tunland G7 Single Cab210 mm

Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.

Independent editorial assessment

Hagalu editorial ratings

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BAIC B40 Plus

Honor Edition

Hagalu editorial rating
4.0/5

Desk research · Exact variant

Hagalu Editorial Team ·

Editorial assessment, not a customer rating. Not road-tested for this review.

Read the review and score breakdown

Foton Tunland G7 Single Cab

4x2 Hi-Rider Manual

Hagalu editorial rating
4.0/5

Desk research · Exact variant

Hagalu Editorial Team ·

Editorial assessment, not a customer rating. Not road-tested for this review.

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Not yet rated means a complete review is not published; it does not mean the vehicle scored zero. Read the rating methodology.

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec B40 Plus Tunland G7 Single Cab
Model Introduced Year 2021 2024
Generation Current B40 Plus Honor Edition within the locally served first B40 Plus generation, using body-on-frame construction and an electronic part-time 4WD system. Current 5,340 mm Tunland G7 single cab on a 3,110 mm wheelbase with rear leaf springs.
Facelift History The B40 Plus launched in South Africa in October 2021. The current Honor Edition debuted locally in May 2025, adding electric seat adjustment and a sunroof to the City Hunter-based specification; BAIC now presents it as the sole current B40 Plus derivative. Current South African Tunland G7 Single Cab range, with no separate facelift identified.
Facelift Launched Since 2025 Not Applicable
Facelift Version Ending Current Not Applicable
Body Style Five-door body-on-frame off-road SUV Single-cab pickup
Model Year 2021 2026
Production Status active active
Segment Off-road SUV One-tonne single-cab bakkie
Vehicle Type SUV Light commercial vehicle
Spec B40 Plus Tunland G7 Single Cab
Length 4630 mm 5340 mm
Width 1925 mm 1940 mm
Height 1871 mm 1870 mm
Wheelbase 2745 mm 3110 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 210 mm 210 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) 190 mm Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity 75 l 76 l
Boot/Cargo Space 532 l Not Officially Disclosed
Kerb Weight 2110 kg 1800 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 2535 kg 2980 kg
Payload Capacity 425 kg Not Officially Disclosed
Towing Capacity 1500 kg 3000 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Rows 2 rows 1 rows
Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Minimum Turning Radius Not Officially Disclosed Not Officially Disclosed
Front Headroom 1010 mm Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom 1000 mm Not Officially Disclosed
Front Legroom 1045 mm Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom 900 mm Not Officially Disclosed

In depth: how these cars differ

This B40 Plus and Tunland G7 Single Cab comparison brings together local model information and available derivatives for South Africa. Prices and specifications appear only where they have been recorded for this market.

Hagalu has withheld an overall score because at least one selected vehicle does not yet have four comparable categories and 50% weighted source coverage. Missing catalogue evidence is not replaced with a neutral score or a guessed value.

Use the key-spec and full-spec tables to compare the fields that are confirmed. For a purchase decision, verify current availability, exact derivative equipment, finance, insurance and ownership cover with the relevant manufacturer or authorised retailer.

Specification Score Withheld

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Fail closed

Score withheld: fewer than four comparable categories or less than 50% weighted source coverage for at least one vehicle.

Use the verified key-spec and full-spec tables on this page. A ranked index will appear only after every selected vehicle has source-backed data in at least four categories and reaches 50% weighted coverage.

What the evidence means

No overall winner is declared because the selected vehicles do not yet meet Hagalu's minimum like-for-like source-coverage threshold. Compare the confirmed rows and verify the exact derivative before buying.

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B40 Plus vs Tunland G7 Single Cab questions

There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in South Africa on price, safety equipment, space, powertrain and ownership cover. The category indicators summarise published catalogue data; they are not a road test or customer rating.

Compare the published consumption or mileage rows for the exact derivatives using the same unit and test basis. A catalogue figure is useful for like-for-like comparison, but traffic, speed, load, weather and driving style can change actual fuel use.

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Use the seating, boot or load-space, ISOFIX and safety rows as a first check. Then test the exact cars with your child seats, passengers and typical luggage, because published dimensions do not show every access or comfort difference.

Compare the published power, torque and 0–100 km/h rows when they are available for both exact derivatives. Vehicle weight, gearing and power delivery also matter, so catalogue outputs alone do not establish real-world overtaking or response.