Toyota GR86 vs Foton Tunland V9 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.

Toyota GR86 in South Africa

Toyota GR86

2.4 Automatic Petrol 6-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 799,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 173 kW 🔧 250 Nm ⛽ 10.9 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

Toyota GR86 vs Foton Tunland V9 Double Cab: the short answer

Tunland V9 Double Cab holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over GR86.

Tunland V9 Double Cab starts ZAR 24,000 cheaper GR86 from ZAR 749,900 · Tunland V9 Double Cab from ZAR 725,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification GR86 Tunland V9 Double Cab
Maximum Power GR86173 kW @ 7000 rpm Tunland V9 Double Cab120 kW @ 3600 rpm
Maximum Torque GR86250 Nm @ 3700 rpm Tunland V9 Double Cab450 Nm
Engine Size GR862387 cc Tunland V9 Double Cab2000 cc
Combined Fuel Economy GR8610.9 km/l Tunland V9 Double Cab11.11 km/l
Ground Clearance GR86130 mm Tunland V9 Double Cab240 mm

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

Independent editorial assessment

Hagalu editorial ratings

When a variant is selected, its rating out of five applies only to that exact derivative; a model-range review is not inherited. Editorial ratings are separate from the Specification Evidence Index out of 100 and are not customer ratings.

Toyota GR86

2.4 Automatic

Hagalu editorial rating Not yet rated

No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.

How Hagalu rates cars

Foton Tunland V9 Double Cab

LTD 4x4

Hagalu editorial rating
4.4/5

Desk research · Exact variant

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

Read the review and score breakdown

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

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

GR86

Strengths
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • 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 published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to: Published Performance Published Efficiency Published Practicality

Which One's Right for You?

GR86

  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment

Tunland V9 Double Cab

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec GR86 Tunland V9 Double Cab
360 Degree Camera Not Available 360-degree surround view with dash camera
Adaptive Cruise Control Not Available Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control Not Available Yes
Around View Monitor Not Available 360-degree surround view with dash camera
Autonomous Emergency Braking Not Available Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Lights Standard -
Auto Wipers Standard Not Officially Disclosed
Blind Spot Monitoring Not Available Yes
Blind Spot Warning Not Available Yes
Cruise Control Standard Adaptive Cruise Control
Driver Fatigue Alert Not Available Yes
Emergency Braking Not Available -
EV Mode Not Available -
Lane Departure Warning Not Available Yes
Lane Keep Assist Not Available Yes
Parking Distance Sensors Rear -
Parking Sensor Rear -
Parking Sensors Rear Rear
Pre-Collision System Not Available -
Rain Sensor Wipers Standard -
Rear View Camera Standard Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert Not Available Yes
Rear View Camera Standard -
Reverse Camera Standard Yes
Reverse Camera Type Standard -
Reversing Camera Standard -
Surround View Camera Not Available 360-degree surround view with dash camera
Traffic Sign Recognition Not Available Yes
Rear Parking Sensors Rear Yes
Auto Highbeam Not Available Yes
Park Assist Not Available Not Officially Disclosed
Forward Collision Warning Not Available Yes
Spec GR86 Tunland V9 Double Cab
4WD Engagement Not Applicable Electronically controlled
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 Standard Not Officially Disclosed
Axle Layout RWD 4x4
Differential Lock Not Applicable Front and rear electronically controlled differential locks
Differential Type Front Not Available -
Differential Type Rear Not Available -
Drivetrain RWD 4WD
Drivetrain Layout Rear Wheel Drive Front-engine, four-wheel drive
Engine Position Front Longitudinal -
Front Differential Lock Not Applicable Yes
Number of Gears 4 8
Gear Shift Type 6-Speed Automatic with Paddle Shifters Automatic
Gearbox 6-Speed Automatic with Paddle Shifters 8-Speed Automatic
Gearbox Type 6-Speed Automatic with Paddle Shifters Torque-Converter Automatic
LSD Available Torsen LSD Not Officially Disclosed
Low Range Not Applicable Not Officially Disclosed
Low Range Ratio Not Applicable Not Officially Disclosed
Paddle Shifters Standard Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Differential Lock Not Applicable Yes
Transfer Case Not Applicable Yes
Transfer Case Guard Not Available -
Transmission Speeds 4 8
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Final Drive Ratio Not Applicable Not Officially Disclosed
Clutch Type Not Applicable Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Indicator Not Applicable Not Officially Disclosed

In depth: how these cars differ

This GR86 and Tunland V9 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: GR86 67 vs Tunland V9 Double Cab 71.

Efficiency index: GR86 45 vs Tunland V9 Double Cab 53.

Safety-equipment index: GR86 96 vs Tunland V9 Double Cab 90.

Practicality index: GR86 46 vs Tunland V9 Double Cab 84.

Ownership-cover index: GR86 43 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 15 points

Tunland V9 Double Cab holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over GR86.

Evidence leader 76 /100
Lead 15 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 15 points
61
#2

GR86

87% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Safety 96 Check Ownership 43
Performance 67
Efficiency 45
Safety 96
Practicality 46
Ownership 43
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Tunland V9 Double Cab +4 Efficiency Tunland V9 Double Cab +8 Safety GR86 +6 Practicality Tunland V9 Double Cab +38

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

GR86

Performance 67/100
Efficiency 45/100
Safety 96/100
Practicality 46/100
Ownership 43/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Foton Tunland V9 Double Cab leads the specification evidence index with 76 pts vs 61 pts for GR86

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Tunland V9 Double Cab leads. However, GR86 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

GR86 vs Tunland V9 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.

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.