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Mahindra Karoo Special Edition Storm vs Foton Tunland V9 Double Cab: the short answer
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Karoo Special Edition Storm starts ZAR 53,201 cheaperKaroo Special Edition Storm from ZAR 672,699 · Tunland V9 Double Cab from ZAR 725,900
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Specification
Karoo Special Edition Storm
Tunland V9 Double Cab
Maximum Power
Karoo Special Edition Storm103 kW @ 3750 rpm
Tunland V9 Double Cab120 kW @ 3600 rpm
Maximum Torque
Karoo Special Edition Storm320 Nm
Tunland V9 Double Cab450 Nm
Engine Size
Karoo Special Edition Storm2179 cc
Tunland V9 Double Cab2000 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Karoo Special Edition Storm10.8 km/l
Tunland V9 Double Cab11.11 km/l
Ground Clearance
Karoo Special Edition Storm210 mm
Tunland V9 Double Cab240 mm
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Karoo Special Edition Storm
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Spec
Karoo Special Edition Storm
Tunland V9 Double Cab
Model Introduced Year
Not Available
2025
Generation
Current local listing
The current V9 shares the newer 5,617 mm body footprint and uses a rear multi-link coil-spring arrangement.
Facelift History
Not listed by current South African source page.
Current South African Tunland V9 range, with no separate facelift identified.
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
Not Applicable
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Not Applicable
Body Style
Pickup
Double-cab pickup
Model Year
Current
2026
Production Status
Active
active
Segment
Pickup
Full-size double-cab bakkie
Tare Mass Kg
2055-2155 kg
-
Vehicle Type
Pickup
Light commercial vehicle
Spec
Karoo Special Edition Storm
Tunland V9 Double Cab
Ground Clearance (Default)
210 mm
240 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 l
76 l
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3150 kg
3055 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Length
-
5617 mm
Width
-
2000 mm
Height
-
1910 mm
Wheelbase
-
3355 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Boot/Cargo Space
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Kerb Weight
-
2305 kg
Payload Capacity
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Towing Capacity
-
3500 kg
Number of Rows
-
2 rows
Doors
-
4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Headroom
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Legroom
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Karoo Special Edition Storm
Tunland V9 Double Cab
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
-
Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
-
Front Suspension
Not Available
Double-wishbone independent
Rear Suspension
Not Available
Multi-link
Spec
Karoo Special Edition Storm
Tunland V9 Double Cab
Load Bed Length
1489 mm
-
Load Bed Width
1520 mm
-
Climate Control
Not Available
Dual-zone climate control with rear ducting
Power Windows
Not Available
All windows
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Yes
Push Button Start
Not Available
Yes
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Yes
Sunroof
Not Available
Panoramic sunroof
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not Applicable
-
AC Type
Not Available
Dual-zone climate control with rear ducting
Fuel Consumption Combined
9.3
-
Loadbox Length Mm
1489 mm
-
Loadbox Width Mm
1520 mm
-
Roof Rack Compatibility
Roof rack listed as Karoo Special Edition feature
-
Spec
Karoo Special Edition Storm
Tunland V9 Double Cab
Engine
2.2-litre Turbocharged Diesel
2.0-litre AUCAN Turbocharged Diesel with 48V Mild Hybrid
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel Mild Hybrid
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
48V Mild Hybrid
Engine Displacement
2179 cc
2000 cc
Cylinders
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
103 kW @ 3750 rpm
120 kW @ 3600 rpm
Maximum Torque
320 Nm
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
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD
Transmission
Not Officially Disclosed
8-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
7 selectable modes
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Karoo Special Edition Storm
Tunland V9 Double Cab
Gearbox
Automatic
8-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Not Applicable
Front-engine, four-wheel drive
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Yes
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Front and rear electronically controlled differential locks
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Gears
Not Applicable
8
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Type
Not Applicable
Automatic
Drivetrain
Not Applicable
4WD
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
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Yes
Gearbox Type
Automatic
Torque-Converter Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Axle Layout
Not Applicable
4x4
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Yes
Transmission Speeds
Not Applicable
8
Spec
Karoo Special Edition Storm
Tunland V9 Double Cab
Claimed Mileage
10.8 km/l
11.11 km/l
City Mileage
8.8 km/l
Not Officially Disclosed
Highway Mileage
12.5 km/l
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 l
76 l
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
Euro 4
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Real-world Mileage
10.8 km/l
11.11 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Litres
80
76
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Karoo Special Edition Storm
Tunland V9 Double Cab
Airbags
Driver and passenger airbags
6
ABS
Not Available
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Not Available
Yes
Traction Control
Not Available
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Yes
Hill Start Assist
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Child Safety Lock
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Available
Upper and lower child-seat anchors
Brake Assist
Not Available
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Yes
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
AEB
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
BA
Not Available
Yes
Brake Override System
Not Available
Brake priority
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Yes
Driver Airbag
Not Available
Yes
EBD
Not Available
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Yes
Hill Hold
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Passenger Airbag
Not Available
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Side Airbags
Not Available
Yes
Stability Control
Not Available
Yes
TCS
Not Available
Yes
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
ABS EBD
Not Available
Yes
Spec
Karoo Special Edition Storm
Tunland V9 Double Cab
Cruise Control
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Yes
Parking Sensors
Not Available
Rear
Rear View Camera
Not Available
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
360-degree surround view with dash camera
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Yes
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Yes
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Parking Sensors
Not Available
Yes
Reverse Camera
Not Available
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Around View Monitor
Not Available
360-degree surround view with dash camera
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Yes
Spec
Karoo Special Edition Storm
Tunland V9 Double Cab
Seat Material
Not Applicable
Synthetic leather
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Front
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Front
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Yes
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
-
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
-
Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
10-way electric with 4-way lumbar support
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
4-way electric
Seat Trim
Not Applicable
Synthetic leather
Spec
Karoo Special Edition Storm
Tunland V9 Double Cab
Infotainment System
Not Available
14.6-inch infotainment screen
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Yes
Android Auto
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not Available
Yes
Number of Speakers
Not Available
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
USB Ports
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Infotainment Screen
Not Available
14.6-inch
Touchscreen
Not Available
14.6-inch
Spec
Karoo Special Edition Storm
Tunland V9 Double Cab
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
LED
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Yes
Roof Rails
Not Available
Yes
Body Cladding
Rear overfenders and off-road front bumpers listed
-
Exterior Colour Options
See OEM source page for colour availability.
Not Officially Disclosed
Headlights
Not Available
Yes
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Yes
Spec
Karoo Special Edition Storm
Tunland V9 Double Cab
Approach Angle
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Departure Angle
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Wading Depth
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Terrain Modes
Not Available
7 selectable drive modes
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Front and rear
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
4WD
Breakover Angle
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Ground Clearance Max
Not Applicable
-
Ground Clearance Min
Not Applicable
-
Spec
Karoo Special Edition Storm
Tunland V9 Double Cab
Tyre Size
Not Available
265/70 R18 AT
Front Brake Type
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Brake Type
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
Full-size steel wheel
Wheel Rim Size
Not Available
18-inch alloy wheels
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Electronic parking brake
Spec
Karoo Special Edition Storm
Tunland V9 Double Cab
CO2 Emissions
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Octane Requirement
Diesel
-
Spec
Karoo Special Edition Storm
Tunland V9 Double Cab
Basic Warranty
4 years / 120 000 km
5 years / unlimited km; roadside assistance 5 years
Warranty
4 years / 120 000 km
5 years / unlimited km; roadside assistance 5 years
Spec
Karoo Special Edition Storm
Tunland V9 Double Cab
Service Plan
5 years / 90 000 km
5 years / 75,000 km
Spec
Karoo Special Edition Storm
Tunland V9 Double Cab
Ownership Role
South Africa market model
Current South African derivative
Price Zar
672699 ZAR
799900 ZAR
Pricing Role
flagship
Current South African retail price
Starting Price
672699
799900
Starting Price Zar
672699
799900
In depth: how these cars differ
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Karoo Special Edition Storm vs Tunland V9 Double Cab questions
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