Rolls-Royce Dawn vs Foton Tunland G7 Double 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.

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Rolls-Royce Dawn Discontinued model
Rolls-Royce Dawn in South Africa

Rolls-Royce Dawn

Dawn Petrol 8-Speed Automatic Discontinued model
No longer sold new historical price not confirmed
Discontinued model Verified historical specifications remain visible for owner and used-car comparisons.
⚡ 420 kW 🔧 820 Nm ⛽ 6.99 km/l
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Foton Tunland G7 Double Cab in South Africa

Foton Tunland G7 Double Cab

4x4 Limited Auto Diesel 8-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 599,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 120 kW 🔧 390 Nm
+ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Rolls-Royce Dawn vs Foton Tunland G7 Double 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.

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Dawn Tunland G7 Double Cab
Maximum Power Dawn420 kW @ 5250-6000 rpm Tunland G7 Double Cab120 kW
Maximum Torque Dawn820 Nm @ 1600-4750 rpm Tunland G7 Double Cab390 Nm
Engine Size Dawn6592 cc Tunland G7 Double Cab2000 cc
Combined Fuel Economy Dawn6.99 km/l Tunland G7 Double CabNot Officially Disclosed
Ground Clearance Dawn149 mm Tunland G7 Double Cab210 mm

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Independent editorial assessment

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Rolls-Royce Dawn

Dawn

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Foton Tunland G7 Double Cab

4x4 Limited Auto

Hagalu editorial rating
4.3/5

Desk research · Exact variant

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Full Specs, Side by Side

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Spec Dawn Tunland G7 Double Cab
Model Introduced Year 2016 2024
Generation Dawn four-seat convertible; this archive profile uses the MY17 World specification corroborated by a February 2018 South African road test. Current 5,340 mm Tunland G7 double cab with a 3,110 mm wheelbase and rear leaf springs.
Facelift History The MY17 configuration is kept separate from the 2015 launch specification, which published different length, torque, acceleration, consumption and CO2 figures. Current South African Tunland G7 Double Cab range, with no separate facelift identified.
Facelift Launched Since 2017 Not Applicable
Facelift Version Ending 2023 Not Applicable
Body Style Convertible Double-cab pickup
Model Year 2017 2026
Production Status discontinued active
Segment Ultra-luxury convertible One-tonne double-cab bakkie
Vehicle Type Passenger car Light commercial vehicle
Spec Dawn Tunland G7 Double Cab
Length 5295 mm 5340 mm
Width 1947 mm 1940 mm
Height 1502 mm 1870 mm
Wheelbase 3112 mm 3110 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 149 mm 210 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) 149 mm Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity 82 l 76 l
Boot/Cargo Space 321 l Not Officially Disclosed
Kerb Weight 2560 kg 2000 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 3040 kg 2980 kg
Payload Capacity 480 kg Not Officially Disclosed
Towing Capacity 0 kg 3000 kg
Seating Capacity 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Rows 2 rows 2 rows
Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 6.35 m Not Officially Disclosed
Front Headroom 1018 mm Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom 963 mm Not Officially Disclosed
Front Legroom 1054 mm Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom 937 mm Not Officially Disclosed

In depth: how these cars differ

This Dawn and Tunland G7 Double 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.

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Fail closed

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What the evidence means

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Dawn vs Tunland G7 Double 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.

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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.