Isuzu D-Max Extended Cab vs Foton Tunland V9 Double Cab

A proper head-to-head in South Africa — we cover price, performance, petrol economy, safety and what it'll actually cost you to own each one long term.

Isuzu D-Max Extended Cab in South Africa

Isuzu D-Max Extended Cab

3.0 DDi Extended Cab LSE AT Diesel 6-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 700,760 ex-showroom
⚡ 110 kW 🔧 350 Nm ⛽ 12.7 km/l
VS
Foton Tunland V9 Double Cab in South Africa

Foton Tunland V9 Double Cab

LTD 4x4 Diesel Mild Hybrid 8-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 799,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 120 kW 🔧 450 Nm ⛽ 11.11 km/l
＋ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Isuzu D-Max Extended Cab vs Foton Tunland V9 Double Cab: the short answer

Tunland V9 Double Cab holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over D-Max Extended Cab.

D-Max Extended Cab starts ZAR 221,200 cheaper D-Max Extended Cab from ZAR 504,700 · Tunland V9 Double Cab from ZAR 725,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification D-Max Extended Cab Tunland V9 Double Cab
Maximum Power D-Max Extended Cab110 kW @ 3600 rpm Tunland V9 Double Cab120 kW @ 3600 rpm
Maximum Torque D-Max Extended Cab350 Nm Tunland V9 Double Cab450 Nm
Engine Size D-Max Extended Cab3000 cc Tunland V9 Double Cab2000 cc
Combined Fuel Economy D-Max Extended Cab12.7 km/l Tunland V9 Double Cab11.11 km/l
Ground Clearance D-Max Extended Cab232 mm Tunland V9 Double Cab240 mm

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

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

D-Max Extended Cab

Strengths
  • Nothing stands out clearly here.
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Fewer listed safety features
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: General Use
Specification evidence leader

Tunland V9 Double Cab

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • No obvious weak spots to flag.
Best suited to: Published Performance Published Efficiency Published Practicality

Which One's Right for You?

D-Max Extended Cab

  • Buyers who prefer this derivative's confirmed specification mix

Tunland V9 Double Cab

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec D-Max Extended Cab Tunland V9 Double Cab
Model Introduced Year Current local generation year not confirmed 2025
Generation Current South African D-Max Extended Cab listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data. The current V9 shares the newer 5,617 mm body footprint and uses a rear multi-link coil-spring arrangement.
Facelift History Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle. 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 Extended Cab pickup Double-cab pickup
Body Type Cab Single/extended/double cab as per derivative name -
Color Note Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering. -
Dealer Stock Note Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup -
Gross Combined Mass Kg 6000 kg -
Model Year MY26 2026
Production Status published active
Segment Pickup Full-size double-cab bakkie
Tare Mass Kg 1930 kg -
Vehicle Type Pickup Light commercial vehicle
Spec D-Max Extended Cab Tunland V9 Double Cab
Length 5333 mm 5617 mm
Width 1870 mm 2000 mm
Height 1790 mm 1910 mm
Wheelbase 3125 mm 3355 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 232 mm 240 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 76 l 76 l
Kerb Weight 1930 kg 2305 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 3000 kg 3055 kg
Payload Capacity 1005 kg Not Officially Disclosed
Towing Capacity 3500 kg 3500 kg
Seating Capacity 4 seats 5 seats
Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 12.5 m Not Officially Disclosed
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) - Not Officially Disclosed
Boot/Cargo Space - Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Rows - 2 rows
Front Headroom - Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom - Not Officially Disclosed
Front Legroom - Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom - Not Officially Disclosed

In depth: how these cars differ

This D-Max Extended Cab and Tunland V9 Double Cab comparison uses the exact South African derivatives selected above. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.

Performance index: D-Max Extended Cab 55 vs Tunland V9 Double Cab 71.

Efficiency index: D-Max Extended Cab 50 vs Tunland V9 Double Cab 53.

Safety-equipment index: D-Max Extended Cab 54 vs Tunland V9 Double Cab 90.

Practicality index: D-Max Extended Cab 81 vs Tunland V9 Double Cab 84.

Ownership-cover index: D-Max Extended Cab 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.

Specification Evidence Index

A transparent comparison of published catalogue fields. This is not a road-test score, owner rating or editorial review rating, and it appears only when every vehicle clears the same comparable-data threshold.

Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout

Tunland V9 Double Cab leads by 16 points

Tunland V9 Double Cab holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over D-Max Extended Cab.

Evidence leader 76 /100
Lead 16 points
Data 66% source coverage
76
#1 Evidence leader

Tunland V9 Double Cab

66% source coverage 3 strong categories
Best at Safety 90 Check Efficiency 53
Performance 71
Efficiency 53
Safety 90
Practicality 84
Leads by 16 points
60
#2

D-Max Extended Cab

62% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Practicality 81 Check Efficiency 50
Performance 55
Efficiency 50
Safety 54
Practicality 81
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Tunland V9 Double Cab +16 Efficiency Tunland V9 Double Cab +3 Safety Tunland V9 Double Cab +36 Practicality Tunland V9 Double Cab +3

Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

Tunland V9 Double Cab

Performance 71/100
Efficiency 53/100
Safety 90/100
Practicality 84/100

D-Max Extended Cab

Performance 55/100
Efficiency 50/100
Safety 54/100
Practicality 81/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Foton Tunland V9 Double Cab leads the specification evidence index with 76 pts vs 60 pts for D-Max Extended Cab

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Tunland V9 Double Cab leads. However, D-Max Extended Cab may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

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D-Max Extended Cab vs Tunland V9 Double Cab questions

There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the exact South African derivatives 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.

Compare only equipment explicitly listed for each derivative, including airbags, stability control and driver-assistance systems. Confirm the exact trim with the manufacturer, and treat any independent crash-test result separately because equipment and ratings can differ by market.

A reliable five-year total cannot be calculated from catalogue data alone. Add the exact purchase and finance cost, fuel or electricity, insurance quotes, scheduled servicing, tyres and expected resale value. Check whether the selected derivative includes a service or maintenance plan.

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.