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Rolls-Royce Dawn vs Foton Tunland V7 Double Cab: the short answer
Dawn and Tunland V7 Double Cab are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Five key differences
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Specification
Dawn
Tunland V7 Double Cab
Maximum Power
Dawn420 kW @ 5250-6000 rpm
Tunland V7 Double Cab120 kW @ 3600 rpm
Maximum Torque
Dawn820 Nm @ 1600-4750 rpm
Tunland V7 Double Cab450 Nm
Engine Size
Dawn6592 cc
Tunland V7 Double Cab2000 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Dawn6.99 km/l
Tunland V7 Double Cab11.11 km/l
Ground Clearance
Dawn149 mm
Tunland V7 Double Cab240 mm
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Rolls-Royce Dawn
Dawn
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Dawn
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 V7 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?
Dawn
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Tunland V7 Double Cab
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
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Spec
Dawn
Tunland V7 Double Cab
Model Introduced Year
2016
2025
Generation
Dawn four-seat convertible; this archive profile uses the MY17 World specification corroborated by a February 2018 South African road test.
The current South African V7 is a 5,617 mm double cab with a 3,355 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 V7 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
Full-size double-cab bakkie
Vehicle Type
Passenger car
Light commercial vehicle
Spec
Dawn
Tunland V7 Double Cab
Length
5295 mm
5617 mm
Width
1947 mm
2000 mm
Height
1502 mm
1910 mm
Wheelbase
3112 mm
3355 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
149 mm
240 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
2160 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3040 kg
3030 kg
Payload Capacity
480 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Towing Capacity
0 kg
3500 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
Spec
Dawn
Tunland V7 Double Cab
Engine
6.592-litre twin-turbo V12
2.0-litre AUCAN Turbocharged Diesel with 48V Mild Hybrid
Engine Code
N74B66A
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel Mild Hybrid
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
48V Mild Hybrid
Engine Displacement
6592 cc
2000 cc
Cylinders
12
Not Officially Disclosed
Cylinder Layout
V
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
48
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Twin Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Direct Injection
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
10.0:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
89 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
88.3 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
420 kW @ 5250-6000 rpm
120 kW @ 3600 rpm
Maximum Torque
820 Nm @ 1600-4750 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
RWD
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
8-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
250 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
5.0 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
12.8 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Low
3 selectable modes
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
164.1 kW/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
320.3 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
Dawn
Tunland V7 Double Cab
Gearbox
8-speed automatic / 8HP95
8-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, rear-wheel drive
Front-engine, rear-wheel drive
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Paddle Shifters
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Final Drive Ratio
2.813
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Gears
8
8
Transmission Type
8-speed automatic / 8HP95
Automatic
Clutch Type
Torque converter
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Type
Steering-column selector for 8-speed automatic
Automatic
Drivetrain
RWD
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
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Automatic Shift Paddles
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Gearbox Type
8-speed automatic / 8HP95
Torque-Converter Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Axle Layout
Two axles
4x2
Transmission Speeds
8
8
LSD Available
Not confirmed
Not Officially Disclosed
Differential Lock
Not confirmed
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Indicator
Not confirmed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Differential Lock
Not confirmed
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Dawn
Tunland V7 Double Cab
Claimed Mileage
6.99 km/l
11.11 km/l
City Mileage
4.59 km/l
Not Officially Disclosed
Highway Mileage
10.10 km/l
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
82 l
76 l
Emission Standard
EU6
Euro 4
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Start Stop
No automatic engine stop/start
Not Officially Disclosed
Real-world Mileage
6.99 km/l
11.11 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Litres
82
76
Combined Driving Range
575 km
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Range Real World Mixed
522.93 km
Not Officially Disclosed
Range Real World Highway
Not confirmed
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Dawn
Tunland V7 Double Cab
Airbags
6
6
ABS
Standard
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
ESP
Yes
Traction Control
Standard
Yes
Hill Start Assist
Hill-start assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Child Safety Lock
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
ISOFIX Mounts
LATCH child-seat anchor system
Upper and lower child-seat anchors
Brake Assist
Dynamic Brake Control
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Engine immobiliser
Yes
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Driver and front-passenger seat-belt warning sensor
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Parking Sensors
Front Park Distance Control
Not Officially Disclosed
AEB
Available
Not Officially Disclosed
BA
Dynamic Brake Control
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Not Applicable
Yes
Driver Airbag
Standard
Yes
EBD
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Yes
Hill Hold
Hill-start assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Front and rear
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Driver and front-passenger seat-belt warning sensor
Not Officially Disclosed
Side Airbags
Front side-impact airbags
Yes
Stability Control
ESP
Yes
TCS
Standard
Yes
Knee Airbag
Front active knee protection
Not Officially Disclosed
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Not confirmed
Yes
Brake Override System
Not confirmed
Brake priority
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not confirmed
Yes
Spec
Dawn
Tunland V7 Double Cab
Cruise Control
Automatic Cruise Control
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
Automatic distance-control cruise with stop-and-start traffic response
Not Officially Disclosed
Lane Departure Warning
Optional
Not Officially Disclosed
Parking Sensors
Park-distance system
Rear
Rear View Camera
Optional rear-view camera with top view
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Optional camera system with rear, top and side views
360-degree surround view with dash camera
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Highbeam
Glare-free high-beam technology
Yes
Auto Wipers
Rain-sensing variable-speed wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Parking Sensors
Rear Park Distance Control
Yes
Reverse Camera
Optional rear-view camera with top view
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Automatic distance-control cruise with stop-and-start traffic response
Not Officially Disclosed
Park Assist
Front and rear parking sensors
Not Officially Disclosed
Around View Monitor
Optional camera system with rear, top and side views
360-degree surround view with dash camera
Forward Collision Warning
Pre-collision safety system
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Optional
Not Officially Disclosed
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not confirmed
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not confirmed
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not confirmed
Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not confirmed
Not Officially Disclosed
Blind Spot Warning
Not confirmed
Yes
Spec
Dawn
Tunland V7 Double Cab
Seat Material
Leather
Synthetic leather
Heated Seats
Front; standard
Front
Ventilated Seats
Optional front ventilated seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Ambient Lighting
Optional – Atmospheric Interior Environment
Yes
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Not Officially Disclosed
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Seat Adjustment
Electrically adjustable with lumbar adjustment and memory
10-way electric with 4-way lumbar support
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Electrically adjustable with lumbar adjustment
4-way electric
Seat Trim
Leather
Synthetic leather
Spec
Dawn
Tunland V7 Double Cab
Climate Control
Individual front and rear climate controls
Dual-zone climate control with rear ducting
Power Windows
Standard
All windows
Keyless Entry
Comfort Entry keyless access
Yes
Push Button Start
Keyless ignition
Yes
Sunroof
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Tailgate
Smart power opening and closing luggage-compartment lid
Not Officially Disclosed
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
AC Type
Individual front and rear climate controls
Dual-zone climate control with rear ducting
Wireless Charging
Not confirmed
Yes
Spec
Dawn
Tunland V7 Double Cab
Infotainment System
Multimedia interface and navigation with Spirit of Ecstasy Rotary Controller
14.6-inch infotainment screen
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Yes
Number of Speakers
18
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
Analogue instruments with Power Reserve gauge
Not Officially Disclosed
USB Ports
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Infotainment Screen
10.25-inch high-definition display
14.6-inch
Touchscreen
10.25-inch high-definition display
14.6-inch
Apple CarPlay
Not confirmed
Yes
Android Auto
Not confirmed
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Dawn
Tunland V7 Double Cab
LED Headlamps
Standard
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
LED
Roof Rails
Not Applicable
Yes
Exterior Colour Options
Bespoke exterior colour commissioning
Not Officially Disclosed
Headlights
Standard
Yes
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Fog Lamps
Not confirmed
Yes
Spec
Dawn
Tunland V7 Double Cab
Wading Depth
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
3 selectable drive modes
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Approach Angle
Not confirmed
Not Officially Disclosed
Departure Angle
Not confirmed
Not Officially Disclosed
Locking Differential
Not confirmed
Not Officially Disclosed
Breakover Angle
Not confirmed
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Dawn
Tunland V7 Double Cab
Tyre Size
Front 255/45 R20 101Y; rear 285/40 R20 104Y
265/70 R18 AT
Front Brake Type
Power-assisted ventilated disc
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Brake Type
Power-assisted ventilated disc
Not Officially Disclosed
Spare Wheel Type
No spare wheel; run-flat tyres
Full-size steel wheel
Wheel Rim Size
Front 8.5 x 20; rear 9.5 x 20
18-inch alloy wheels
Handbrake Type
Electromechanical parking brake acting on the rear wheels
Electronic parking brake
Spec
Dawn
Tunland V7 Double Cab
Front Suspension
Double-wishbone pneumatic suspension with newly designed self-levelling air springs, active roll control and continuous electronic damping
Double-wishbone independent
Rear Suspension
Multi-link pneumatic suspension with newly designed self-levelling air springs, active roll control and continuous electronic damping
Leaf spring
Spec
Dawn
Tunland V7 Double Cab
CO2 Emissions
326 g/km
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Octane Requirement
Designed for 95 RON; minimum 91 RON
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Spec
Dawn
Tunland V7 Double Cab
Service Plan
4 years, unlimited kilometres
5 years / 75,000 km
Spec
Dawn
Tunland V7 Double Cab
Ownership Role
Historical South African Dawn derivative launched locally in March 2016 and documented locally in 2018; the March 2022 global Dawn order-book closure is an outer bound, not proof of the exact South African withdrawal year, while production ended in 2023.
Current South African derivative
Pricing Role
Historical price on application
Current South African retail price
Price Zar
Not confirmed
689900 ZAR
Starting Price
Not confirmed
689900
Starting Price Zar
Not confirmed
689900
Spec
Dawn
Tunland V7 Double Cab
Warranty
4 years, unlimited kilometres
5 years / unlimited km; roadside assistance 5 years
In depth: how these cars differ
This Dawn and Tunland V7 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: Dawn 97 vs Tunland V7 Double Cab 65.
Efficiency index: Dawn 31 vs Tunland V7 Double Cab 53.
Safety-equipment index: Dawn 90 vs Tunland V7 Double Cab 89.
Practicality index: Dawn 52 vs Tunland V7 Double Cab 84.
Ownership-cover index: Dawn 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.
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Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
Tunland V7 Double Cab leads by 4 points
Dawn and Tunland V7 Double Cab are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Performance
Dawn +32
Efficiency
Tunland V7 Double Cab +22
Safety
Dawn +1
Practicality
Tunland V7 Double Cab +32
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Tunland V7 Double Cab
Performance
65/100
Efficiency
53/100
Safety
89/100
Practicality
84/100
Dawn
Performance
97/100
Efficiency
31/100
Safety
90/100
Practicality
52/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexFoton Tunland V7 Double Cab
leads the specification evidence index with 74 pts
vs 70 pts for Dawn
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Tunland V7 Double Cab leads. However, Dawn may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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