GWM H7 vs Foton Tunland V7 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.

GWM H7 in South Africa

GWM H7

2.0T LX Petrol 8-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 799,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 185 kW 🔧 420 Nm ⛽ 11.8 km/l
VS
Foton Tunland V7 Double Cab in South Africa

Foton Tunland V7 Double Cab

VLX 4x2 Diesel Mild Hybrid 8-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 689,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 120 kW 🔧 450 Nm ⛽ 11.11 km/l
+ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

GWM H7 vs Foton Tunland V7 Double Cab: the short answer

H7 and Tunland V7 Double Cab are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

H7 starts ZAR 40,000 cheaper H7 from ZAR 649,900 · Tunland V7 Double Cab from ZAR 689,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification H7 Tunland V7 Double Cab
Maximum Power H7185 kW @ 5500 rpm Tunland V7 Double Cab120 kW @ 3600 rpm
Maximum Torque H7420 Nm Tunland V7 Double Cab450 Nm
Engine Size H71999 cc Tunland V7 Double Cab2000 cc
Combined Fuel Economy H711.8 km/l Tunland V7 Double Cab11.11 km/l
Ground Clearance H7195 mm Tunland V7 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.

GWM H7

2.0T LX

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 V7 Double Cab

VLX 4x2

Hagalu editorial rating
4.2/5

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)

Specification evidence leader

H7

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: Published Performance

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 Efficiency Published Practicality

Which One's Right for You?

H7

  • 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

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec H7 Tunland V7 Double Cab
360 Degree Camera Yes 360-degree surround view with dash camera
Active Engine Braking No -
Adaptive Cruise Control Yes Not Officially Disclosed
Adaptive Cruise Control Yes Not Officially Disclosed
Around View Monitor Yes 360-degree surround view with dash camera
Attention Assist Yes -
Autonomous Emergency Braking Yes Not Officially Disclosed
Automatic High Beam Yes -
Auto Highbeam Yes Yes
Auto Lights Yes -
Auto Park Assist No -
Auto Wipers Yes Not Officially Disclosed
Blind Spot Monitoring Yes Yes
Blind Spot Warning Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Cruise Control
Driver Fatigue Alert Yes Yes
Eco Mode Yes -
Emergency Braking Yes -
EV Mode No -
Forward Collision Warning Yes Yes
Front Camera Yes -
Lane Departure Warning Yes Not Officially Disclosed
Lane Keep Assist Yes Not Officially Disclosed
Park Assist Yes Not Officially Disclosed
Parking Distance Sensors Front and Rear -
Parking Sensor Front and Rear -
Parking Sensors Front and Rear Rear
Pre-Collision System Yes -
Rain Sensor Wipers Yes -
Rear View Camera Yes Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert Yes Yes
Rear Parking Sensors Yes Yes
Rear View Camera Yes -
Reverse Camera Yes Yes
Reverse Camera Type Yes -
Reversing Camera Yes -
Sport Mode Yes -
Surround View Camera Yes 360-degree surround view with dash camera
Traffic Sign Recognition Yes Not Officially Disclosed
Spec H7 Tunland V7 Double Cab
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 Yes Not Officially Disclosed
Axle Layout AWD 4x2
Clutch Type Torque Converter Not Officially Disclosed
Differential Lock No Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Mode Selector Yes -
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive Not Officially Disclosed
Drivetrain Layout Front Engine All Wheel Drive Front-engine, rear-wheel drive
Engine Position Front Transverse -
Final Drive Ratio 3.42 Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Gears 8 8
Gear Shift Indicator Yes Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Type Automatic Automatic
Gearbox 8-Speed Automatic 8-Speed Automatic
Gearbox Type 8-Speed Automatic Torque-Converter Automatic
LSD Available No Not Officially Disclosed
Low Range Not Applicable Not Officially Disclosed
Paddle Shifters Yes Not Officially Disclosed
Reverse Gear Warning Yes -
Steering Turns Lock to Lock 14.7:1 -
Transfer Case Not Applicable Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission Speeds 8 8
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Rear Differential Lock No Not Officially Disclosed
Low Range Ratio Not Applicable Not Officially Disclosed
Front Differential Lock Not Applicable Not Officially Disclosed

In depth: how these cars differ

This H7 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: H7 80 vs Tunland V7 Double Cab 65.

Efficiency index: H7 46 vs Tunland V7 Double Cab 53.

Safety-equipment index: H7 100 vs Tunland V7 Double Cab 89.

Practicality index: H7 71 vs Tunland V7 Double Cab 84.

Ownership-cover index: H7 65 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

H7 leads by 0 points

H7 and Tunland V7 Double Cab are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Evidence leader 74 /100
Lead 0 points
Data 99% source coverage
74
#1 Evidence leader

H7

99% source coverage 3 strong categories
Best at Safety 100 Check Efficiency 46
Performance 80
Efficiency 46
Safety 100
Practicality 71
Ownership 65
Leads by 0 points
74
#2

Tunland V7 Double Cab

61% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 89 Check Efficiency 53
Performance 65
Efficiency 53
Safety 89
Practicality 84
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance H7 +15 Efficiency Tunland V7 Double Cab +7 Safety H7 +11 Practicality Tunland V7 Double Cab +13

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

H7

Performance 80/100
Efficiency 46/100
Safety 100/100
Practicality 71/100
Ownership 65/100

Tunland V7 Double Cab

Performance 65/100
Efficiency 53/100
Safety 89/100
Practicality 84/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index GWM H7 leads the specification evidence index with 74 pts vs 74 pts for Tunland V7 Double Cab

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, H7 leads. However, Tunland V7 Double Cab may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

H7 vs Tunland V7 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.