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D-Max X-Rider
Buyers who prefer this derivative's confirmed specification mix
Tunland V7 Double Cab
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
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Spec
D-Max X-Rider
Tunland V7 Double Cab
Model Introduced Year
Current local generation year not confirmed
2025
Generation
Current South African D-Max X-Rider listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
The current South African V7 is a 5,617 mm double cab with a 3,355 mm wheelbase and rear leaf springs.
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 V7 range, with no separate facelift identified.
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
Not Applicable
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Not Applicable
Body Style
Double Cab pickup
Double-cab pickup
Body Type Cab
Single/extended/double cab as per derivative name
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Color Note
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
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Dealer Stock Note
Top grade in the South Africa lineup
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Drivetrain Note
Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 1.9 DDi Double Cab X-Rider 4x2 AT
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Gross Combined Mass Kg
5000 kg
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Model Year
MY26
2026
Production Status
published
active
Segment
Pickup
Full-size double-cab bakkie
Tare Mass Kg
1845 kg
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Vehicle Type
Pickup
Light commercial vehicle
Spec
D-Max X-Rider
Tunland V7 Double Cab
Length
5265 mm
5617 mm
Width
1870 mm
2000 mm
Height
1805 mm
1910 mm
Wheelbase
3125 mm
3355 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
227 mm
240 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
76 l
76 l
Kerb Weight
1845 kg
2160 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3000 kg
3030 kg
Payload Capacity
1095 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Towing Capacity
2100 kg
3500 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Doors
4 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
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2 rows
Front Headroom
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Legroom
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
D-Max X-Rider
Tunland V7 Double Cab
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
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Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
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Front Suspension
High Mounting
Double-wishbone independent
Rear Suspension
Leaf Spring Overslung
Leaf spring
Front Spring Type
High Mounting
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Rear Spring Type
Leaf Spring Overslung
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Shock Absorber Type
Twintube Gas Pressurised
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Front Suspension Type
High Mounting
Double-wishbone independent
Gross Axle Mass Front Kg
1450 kg
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Gross Axle Mass Rear Kg
1910 kg
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MagneRide Damping
Not Available
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Rear Axle Type
Leaf Spring Overslung
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Rear Suspension Type
Leaf Spring Overslung
Leaf spring
Shock Absorbers
Twintube Gas Pressurised
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Suspension
High Mounting
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Suspension Height
High Ride
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Track Front Rear Mm
1570 / 1570
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Spec
D-Max X-Rider
Tunland V7 Double Cab
Load Bed Length
1495 mm
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Load Bed Width
1530 mm
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Climate Control
Manual
Dual-zone climate control with rear ducting
Power Windows
Not Available
All windows
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Yes
Push Button Start
Not Available
Yes
Wireless Charging
Wireless
Yes
Sunroof
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Automatic Headlamps
LED
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Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not Applicable
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AC Type
Manual
Dual-zone climate control with rear ducting
Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
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Climate Zones
Manual
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Fuel Consumption Combined
7.4
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Hill Start Assist
Standard
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Performance Data Logger
Not Available
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Rev Matching
Not Available
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Seat Type
Partial Leather X Mark on headrest with red stitching
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Side Steps
Std, Black
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Spare Wheel
Alloy 18 x 7.5J-33 Diamond Cut
Full-size steel wheel
Air Conditioning
Manual
Dual-zone climate control with rear ducting
Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
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Diff Lock
Not Available
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Difflock
Not Available
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Front Bumper
High Appearance
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Front Diff Lock
Not Available
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Intelligent Battery System
Not Available
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Load Bed Light
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
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Loadbox Depth Mm
490 mm
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Loadbox Length Mm
1495 mm
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Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
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Loadbox Width Mm
1530 mm
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Manual Aircon
Manual
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Oil Pan Guard
Standard
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One Pedal Driving
Not Available
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Rear Bumper
Body Colour
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Rear Diff Lock
Not Available
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Rear Electric Motor
Not Available
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Rear Final Drive Ratio
4.100
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Rear Step Bumper
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
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Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
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Rim Size
Alloy 18 x 7.5J-33 Diamond Cut
18-inch alloy wheels
Sonar
Rear
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Sound System
6
6
Source Model Column
1.9 DDI X-RIDER 4X2 A/T
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Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
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Sports Bar
Std, Black
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Tailgate Lock
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
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Tie Down Hooks
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
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Tow Bar Type
Bakkie towing support
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Towbar
Bakkie towing support
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Trailer Hitch
Bakkie towing support
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Trailer Stability Assist
Bakkie towing support
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Trailer Sway Control
Standard
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Trim Level
top
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Variant Role
Off-road or adventure derivative
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Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
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Vehicle To Load
Not Available
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Water Depth Protection Mm
800 mm
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Spec
D-Max X-Rider
Tunland V7 Double Cab
Engine
Not Officially Disclosed
2.0-litre AUCAN Turbocharged Diesel with 48V Mild Hybrid
Engine Code
RZ4E-MID
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel Mild Hybrid
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
48V Mild Hybrid
Engine Displacement
1900 cc
2000 cc
Cylinders
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
16
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Not Officially Disclosed
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
16.5:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
110 kW @ 3600 rpm
120 kW @ 3600 rpm
Maximum Torque
350 Nm
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
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
8-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
3 selectable modes
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
59.6 kW/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
189.7 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
D-Max X-Rider
Tunland V7 Double Cab
Gearbox
Automatic
8-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
4x2
Front-engine, rear-wheel drive
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Gears
2
8
Transmission Type
6 Speed Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Automatic
Drivetrain
4x2
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Selector
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Differential Type Front
Not Available
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Differential Type Rear
Not Available
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Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Ratio 1st
3.600
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Gear Ratio 2nd
2.090
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Gear Ratio 3rd
1.488
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Gear Ratio 4th
1.000
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Gear Ratio 5th
0.687
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Gear Ratio 6th
0.580
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Gear Ratio Reverse
3.732
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Gearbox Type
Automatic
Torque-Converter Automatic
Low Range Ratio
2.482
Not Officially Disclosed
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Axle Layout
4x2
4x2
Rear Differential Lock
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Transfer Case Guard
Standard
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Transmission Speeds
2
8
Spec
D-Max X-Rider
Tunland V7 Double Cab
Claimed Mileage
13.5 km/l
11.11 km/l
City Mileage
11.0 km/l
Not Officially Disclosed
Highway Mileage
15.8 km/l
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
76 l
76 l
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
Euro 4
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Real-world Mileage
13.5 km/l
11.11 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Litres
76
76
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
D-Max X-Rider
Tunland V7 Double Cab
Airbags
2
6
ABS
Not Available
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Not Available
Yes
Traction Control
Standard
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Yes
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Child Safety Lock
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Available
Upper and lower child-seat anchors
Brake Assist
Not Available
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Yes
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
AEB
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
BA
Not Available
Yes
Brake Override System
Not Available
Brake priority
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Yes
Driver Airbag
Not Available
Yes
EBD
Not Available
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Yes
Hill Hold
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Passenger Airbag
Not Available
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Side Airbags
Not Available
Yes
Stability Control
Not Available
Yes
TCS
Standard
Yes
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
ABS EBD
Not Available
Yes
Front Side Airbags
Standard
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Spec
D-Max X-Rider
Tunland V7 Double Cab
Cruise Control
Standard
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Yes
Parking Sensors
Rear
Rear
Rear View Camera
Standard
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
360-degree surround view with dash camera
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Yes
Auto Lights
LED
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Auto Wipers
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
EV Mode
Not Available
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Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Yes
Reverse Camera
Standard
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Around View Monitor
Not Available
360-degree surround view with dash camera
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Yes
Parking Distance Sensors
Rear
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Parking Sensor
Rear
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Rear View Camera
Standard
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Reverse Camera Type
Standard
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Reversing Camera
Standard
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Spec
D-Max X-Rider
Tunland V7 Double Cab
Seat Material
Partial Leather X Mark on headrest with red stitching
Synthetic leather
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Front
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Yes
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
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Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
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Steering Wheel Material
Leather with red Isuzu badge/stitching
Not Officially Disclosed
Interior Colour Options
3
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60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
10-way electric with 4-way lumbar support
Fabric Seats
Partial Leather X Mark on headrest with red stitching
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Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
4-way electric
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen D-Max X-Rider grade before assuming a feature is included.
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Leather Accented Seat Trim
Partial Leather X Mark on headrest with red stitching
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Interior Colours
3
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Seat Trim
Partial Leather X Mark on headrest with red stitching
5 years / unlimited km; roadside assistance 5 years
Warranty Kilometers
5 years / 120 000 km
5 years / unlimited km; roadside assistance 5 years
Roadside Assistance
5 years / 120 000 km
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Anti-Corrosion Warranty
5 years / unlimited km
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Basic Warranty
5 years / 120 000 km
5 years / unlimited km; roadside assistance 5 years
Roadside Assistance
5 years / 120 000 km
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Warranty
5 years / 120 000 km
5 years / unlimited km; roadside assistance 5 years
Warranty Roadside Assistance
5 years / 120 000 km
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Spec
D-Max X-Rider
Tunland V7 Double Cab
CO2 Emissions
195 g/km
Not Officially Disclosed
Hybrid System Type
Not Available
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Fuel Octane Requirement
Diesel
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Idle CO2 Output
195
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CO2 Emissions G Km
195
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Spec
D-Max X-Rider
Tunland V7 Double Cab
Ownership Role
Top
Current South African derivative
Price Zar
690810 ZAR
689900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Current South African retail price
Starting Price
690810
689900
Starting Price Zar
690810
689900
In depth: how these cars differ
This D-Max X-Rider and Tunland V7 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.
Ownership-cover index: D-Max X-Rider not separately scored vs Tunland V7 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 V7 Double Cab leads by 18 points
Tunland V7 Double Cab holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over D-Max X-Rider.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Tunland V7 Double Cab
Performance
65/100
Efficiency
53/100
Safety
89/100
Practicality
84/100
D-Max X-Rider
Performance
55/100
Efficiency
53/100
Safety
40/100
Practicality
77/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexFoton Tunland V7 Double Cab
leads the specification evidence index with 74 pts
vs 56 pts for D-Max X-Rider
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Tunland V7 Double Cab leads. However, D-Max X-Rider may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
Related comparisons
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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.
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