Toyota Hilux Xtra Cab vs Foton Tunland V9 Double Cab

A proper head-to-head in South Africa — we cover price, performance, petrol economy, safety and what it'll actually cost you to own each one long term.

Toyota Hilux Xtra Cab in South Africa

Toyota Hilux Xtra Cab

2.8 GD-6 4X4 RAIDER X 6AT Diesel 6-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 842,200 ex-showroom
⚡ 150 kW 🔧 500 Nm ⛽ 13.2 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 Hilux Xtra Cab vs Foton Tunland V9 Double Cab: the short answer

Hilux Xtra Cab and Tunland V9 Double Cab are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Hilux Xtra Cab starts ZAR 219,600 cheaper Hilux Xtra Cab from ZAR 506,300 · Tunland V9 Double Cab from ZAR 725,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Hilux Xtra Cab Tunland V9 Double Cab
Maximum Power Hilux Xtra Cab150 kW @ 3000-3400 rpm Tunland V9 Double Cab120 kW @ 3600 rpm
Maximum Torque Hilux Xtra Cab500 Nm @ 1600-2800 rpm Tunland V9 Double Cab450 Nm
Engine Size Hilux Xtra Cab2755 cc Tunland V9 Double Cab2000 cc
Combined Fuel Economy Hilux Xtra Cab13.2 km/l Tunland V9 Double Cab11.11 km/l
Ground Clearance Hilux Xtra Cab312 mm Tunland V9 Double Cab240 mm

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

Evidence for Toyota Hilux Xtra Cab 2.8 GD-6 4X4 RAIDER X 6AT

Source type: Toyota South Africa

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Specification evidence leader

Hilux Xtra Cab

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

Tunland V9 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?

Hilux Xtra Cab

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment

Tunland V9 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 Hilux Xtra Cab Tunland V9 Double Cab
Model Introduced Year 2026 2025
Generation Ninth-generation Hilux Xtra Cab launched in South Africa in 2026 The current V9 shares the newer 5,617 mm body footprint and uses a rear multi-link coil-spring arrangement.
Facelift History All-new ninth-generation South African model introduced in 2026 Current South African Tunland V9 range, with no separate facelift identified.
Facelift Launched Since 2026 Not Applicable
Facelift Version Ending Current South African specification Not Applicable
Body Style Pickup Double-cab pickup
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status active active
Segment Bakkie Full-size double-cab bakkie
Vehicle Type Light Commercial Vehicle Light commercial vehicle
Spec Hilux Xtra Cab Tunland V9 Double Cab
Length 5320 mm 5617 mm
Width 1855 mm 2000 mm
Height 1860 mm 1910 mm
Wheelbase 3085 mm 3355 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 312 mm 240 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) Not Officially Disclosed Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity 80 l 76 l
Boot/Cargo Space 1336.7 l Not Officially Disclosed
Kerb Weight 2080 kg 2305 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 2900 kg 3055 kg
Payload Capacity 820 kg Not Officially Disclosed
Towing Capacity 3500 kg 3500 kg
Seating Capacity 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Rows 1 rows 2 rows
Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 6.3 m Not Officially Disclosed
Front Headroom 1000 mm Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom Not Applicable Not Officially Disclosed
Front Legroom 1040 mm Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom Not Applicable Not Officially Disclosed

In depth: how these cars differ

This Hilux Xtra Cab and Tunland V9 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.

Performance index: Hilux Xtra Cab 74 vs Tunland V9 Double Cab 71.

Efficiency index: Hilux Xtra Cab 52 vs Tunland V9 Double Cab 53.

Safety-equipment index: Hilux Xtra Cab 98 vs Tunland V9 Double Cab 90.

Practicality index: Hilux Xtra Cab 81 vs Tunland V9 Double Cab 84.

Ownership-cover index: Hilux Xtra Cab not separately scored 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

Hilux Xtra Cab leads by 2 points

Hilux Xtra Cab and Tunland V9 Double Cab are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Evidence leader 78 /100
Lead 2 points
Data 82% source coverage
78
#1 Evidence leader

Hilux Xtra Cab

82% source coverage 3 strong categories
Best at Safety 98 Check Efficiency 52
Performance 74
Efficiency 52
Safety 98
Practicality 81
Leads by 2 points
76
#2

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
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Hilux Xtra Cab +3 Efficiency Tunland V9 Double Cab +1 Safety Hilux Xtra Cab +8 Practicality Tunland V9 Double Cab +3

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

Hilux Xtra Cab

Performance 74/100
Efficiency 52/100
Safety 98/100
Practicality 81/100

Tunland V9 Double Cab

Performance 71/100
Efficiency 53/100
Safety 90/100
Practicality 84/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Toyota Hilux Xtra Cab leads the specification evidence index with 78 pts vs 76 pts for Tunland V9 Double Cab

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

Hilux Xtra Cab vs Tunland V9 Double Cab questions

There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the exact South African derivatives 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.