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Lexus NX vs Foton Tunland V9 Double Cab: the short answer
NX and Tunland V9 Double Cab are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Tunland V9 Double Cab starts ZAR 348,300 cheaperNX from ZAR 1,074,200 · Tunland V9 Double Cab from ZAR 725,900
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
NX
Tunland V9 Double Cab
Maximum Power
NX205 kW @ 6000 rpm
Tunland V9 Double Cab120 kW @ 3600 rpm
Maximum Torque
NX430 Nm
Tunland V9 Double Cab450 Nm
Engine Size
NX2400 cc
Tunland V9 Double Cab2000 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
NX12.3 km/l
Tunland V9 Double Cab11.11 km/l
Ground Clearance
NX195 mm
Tunland V9 Double Cab240 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
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Lexus NX
NX 350 F SPORT
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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)
NX
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 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 EfficiencyPublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
NX
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
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Spec
NX
Tunland V9 Double Cab
Model Introduced Year
2023
2025
Generation
Second-generation Lexus NX mid-size luxury SUV
The current V9 shares the newer 5,617 mm body footprint and uses a rear multi-link coil-spring arrangement.
Facelift History
Current South African range includes petrol, self-charging hybrid and plug-in-hybrid derivatives
Current South African Tunland V9 range, with no separate facelift identified.
Facelift Launched Since
Current South African range includes petrol, self-charging hybrid and plug-in-hybrid derivatives
Not Applicable
Facelift Version Ending
Current South African specification checked 2026-07-17
Not Applicable
Body Style
SUV
Double-cab pickup
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
published
active
Segment
Luxury SUV
Full-size double-cab bakkie
Tare Mass Kg
1760-1860 kg
-
Vehicle Type
SUV
Light commercial vehicle
Spec
NX
Tunland V9 Double Cab
Length
4660 mm
5617 mm
Width
1865 mm
2000 mm
Height
1670 mm
1910 mm
Wheelbase
2690 mm
3355 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
195 mm
240 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 l
76 l
Boot/Cargo Space
520 l
Not Officially Disclosed
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2370 kg
3055 kg
Towing Capacity
1000 kg
3500 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Doors
5 doors
4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.8 m
Not Officially Disclosed
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Kerb Weight
-
2305 kg
Payload Capacity
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Rows
-
2 rows
Front Headroom
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Legroom
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
NX
Tunland V9 Double Cab
Front Track Width
1605 mm
-
Rear Track Width
1625 mm
-
Front Suspension
MacPherson -
Double-wishbone independent
Rear Suspension
Double Wishbone -
Multi-link
Spec
NX
Tunland V9 Double Cab
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
-
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
-
Climate Control
Auto Dual zone
Dual-zone climate control with rear ducting
Power Windows
All/ All One Touch
All windows
Keyless Entry
Standard Smart Entry
Yes
Push Button Start
Push Start
Yes
Wireless Charging
Standard
Yes
Sunroof
Tilt & Slide,Panoramic
Panoramic sunroof
Electric Tailgate
Standard Power and Handsfree
Not Officially Disclosed
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
AC Type
Auto Dual zone
Dual-zone climate control with rear ducting
Heads Up Display
Standard
-
Air Conditioning
Auto Dual zone
Dual-zone climate control with rear ducting
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
-
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
-
Spec
NX
Tunland V9 Double Cab
Engine
2.4-litre Turbocharged Petrol
2.0-litre AUCAN Turbocharged Diesel with 48V Mild Hybrid
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel Mild Hybrid
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
48V Mild Hybrid
Engine Displacement
2400 cc
2000 cc
Cylinders
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Petrol SFI + D-4ST
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
87.5 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
99.5 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
205 kW @ 6000 rpm
120 kW @ 3600 rpm
Maximum Torque
430 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
AWD
4WD
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
8-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
200 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
7.0 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Standard Eco, Normal, Sport, Sport S+
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
NX
Tunland V9 Double Cab
Gearbox
Automatic 8-speed
8-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
AWD
Front-engine, four-wheel drive
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Yes
Paddle Shifters
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Gears
8
8
Transmission Type
Automatic 8-speed
Automatic
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Automatic
Drivetrain
AWD
4WD
4WD Engagement
Permanent all-wheel drive
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
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Yes
Gearbox Type
Automatic 8-speed
Torque-Converter Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Axle Layout
AWD
4x4
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Yes
Transmission Speeds
8
8
LSD Available
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Differential Lock
-
Front and rear electronically controlled differential locks
Final Drive Ratio
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Clutch Type
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Indicator
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
NX
Tunland V9 Double Cab
Claimed Mileage
12.3 km/l
11.11 km/l
City Mileage
9.9 km/l
Not Officially Disclosed
Highway Mileage
14.5 km/l
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 l
76 l
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Start Stop
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Litres
55
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
Emission Standard
-
Euro 4
Real-world Mileage
12.3 km/l
11.11 km/l
Spec
NX
Tunland V9 Double Cab
Airbags
Side,Curtain,Driver,Passenger,Driver Knee
6
ABS
Standard
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Yes
Traction Control
Standard,,
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Yes
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard 2
Upper and lower child-seat anchors
Brake Assist
Standard
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Siren/ Glass Break Sensor,Tilt Sensor,Ultra-Wide Band
Yes
Alarm System
Siren/ Glass Break Sensor,Tilt Sensor,Ultra-Wide Band
-
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Front + Rear/ Buzzer + Light
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Parking Sensors
Standard Intelligent Clearance Sonar,Rear Cross Traffic Alert + Braking
Not Officially Disclosed
AEB
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
BA
Standard
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Yes
Driver Airbag
Standard
Yes
EBD
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Siren/ Glass Break Sensor,Tilt Sensor,Ultra-Wide Band
Yes
Hill Hold
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
ELR,Pretensioner,Force Limiter,Tension Reducer -
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Front + Rear/ Buzzer + Light
Not Officially Disclosed
Side Airbags
Standard
Yes
Stability Control
Standard
Yes
TCS
Standard,,
Yes
Knee Airbag
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Anti Theft Alarm
Siren/ Glass Break Sensor,Tilt Sensor,Ultra-Wide Band
-
Brake Override System
-
Brake priority
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
-
Yes
Spec
NX
Tunland V9 Double Cab
Cruise Control
Standard Adaptive,All Speed
Adaptive Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard Adaptive,All Speed
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Standard Steering Vibration,Lane Trace Assist
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
Standard Steering Vibration,Lane Trace Assist
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard With Rear Cross Traffic Alert,Safe Exit Assist
Yes
Parking Sensors
Standard Intelligent Clearance Sonar,Rear Cross Traffic Alert + Braking
Rear
Rear View Camera
Display Audio// Panoramic View Monitor
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Display Audio// Panoramic View Monitor
360-degree surround view with dash camera
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Yes
Auto Wipers
Auto,Rainsensing
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard Intelligent Clearance Sonar,Rear Cross Traffic Alert + Braking
Yes
Reverse Camera
Display Audio// Panoramic View Monitor
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard Adaptive,All Speed
Yes
Around View Monitor
Display Audio// Panoramic View Monitor
360-degree surround view with dash camera
Blind Spot Warning
Standard With Rear Cross Traffic Alert,Safe Exit Assist
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Standard
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
-
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
-
Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition
-
Yes
Park Assist
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
NX
Tunland V9 Double Cab
Seat Material
F SPORT
Synthetic leather
Seat Adjustment
Driver + Passenger Power// Driver Memory
-
Heated Seats
Standard Driver and Passenger only
Front
Ventilated Seats
Standard Front only
Front
Folding Rear Seats
60:40 -
-
Rear Armrest
Standard
-
Cup Holders
Standard 4
-
Steering Wheel Material
3 Spoke/ F SPORT
Not Officially Disclosed
Instrument Cluster Type
Standard TFT
-
Driver Lumbar Support
Driver 2-way,Power
-
60 40 Split Seat
60:40 -
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Seat Adjustment
Driver + Passenger Power// Driver Memory
10-way electric with 4-way lumbar support
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Driver + Passenger Power// Driver Memory
4-way electric
Seat Trim
F SPORT
Synthetic leather
Ambient Lighting
-
Yes
Spec
NX
Tunland V9 Double Cab
Infotainment System
Mark Levinson/ EMV
14.6-inch infotainment screen
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Yes
Android Auto
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Yes
Number of Speakers
Standard 17
6
Navigation System
Standard/ EMV
-
Digital Instrument Cluster
Standard TFT
Not Officially Disclosed
USB Ports
Standard 5PCs
Not Officially Disclosed
Infotainment Screen Size
Mark Levinson/ EMV
14.6-inch
Audio Speakers
Standard 17
6
Audio System
Mark Levinson/ EMV
-
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
Standard 5PCs
-
Infotainment Screen
Mark Levinson/ EMV
14.6-inch
Connected Services
Standard
-
Touchscreen
Mark Levinson/ EMV
14.6-inch
Spec
NX
Tunland V9 Double Cab
LED Headlamps
Standard
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard LED
LED
Fog Lamps
Standard LED
Yes
Roof Rails
Standard
Yes
Exterior Colour Options
White Nova, Sonic Titanium, Solar Storm Red, Poseidon Blue, Graphite Black GF, Terrane Khaki, Sonic Chrome, Sonic Copper
Not Officially Disclosed
Headlights
Standard
Yes
Panoramic Sunroof
Tilt & Slide,Panoramic
Yes
Spec
NX
Tunland V9 Double Cab
Approach Angle
15.0 deg
Not Officially Disclosed
Departure Angle
25.0 deg
Not Officially Disclosed
Terrain Modes
Standard
7 selectable drive modes
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Front and rear
4WD System Type
Permanent all-wheel drive
4WD
Approach Angle Deg
15.0 deg
-
Departure Angle Deg
25.0 deg
-
Ground Clearance Max
195 mm
-
Ground Clearance Min
195 mm
-
Wading Depth
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Breakover Angle
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
NX
Tunland V9 Double Cab
Tyre Size
F:235-50RF R20 / R:235-50RF R20
265/70 R18 AT
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Not Officially Disclosed
Wheel Rim Size
20
18-inch alloy wheels
Handbrake Type
Electric
Electronic parking brake
Spare Wheel Type
-
Full-size steel wheel
Spec
NX
Tunland V9 Double Cab
Service Interval
12 months / 15,000km
-
Service Plan
-
5 years / 75,000 km
Spec
NX
Tunland V9 Double Cab
CO2 Emissions
185 g/km
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
NX
Tunland V9 Double Cab
Ownership Role
Private luxury, family and business
Current South African derivative
Price Zar
1276500 ZAR
799900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Flagship
Current South African retail price
Starting Price
1276500
799900
Starting Price Zar
1276500
799900
Spec
NX
Tunland V9 Double Cab
Warranty
7 years / 105,000km
5 years / unlimited km; roadside assistance 5 years
In depth: how these cars differ
This NX 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: NX 86 vs Tunland V9 Double Cab 71.
Efficiency index: NX 49 vs Tunland V9 Double Cab 53.
Safety-equipment index: NX 93 vs Tunland V9 Double Cab 90.
Practicality index: NX 65 vs Tunland V9 Double Cab 84.
Ownership-cover index: NX 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.
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Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
Tunland V9 Double Cab leads by 1 points
NX and Tunland V9 Double Cab are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Tunland V9 Double Cab
Performance
71/100
Efficiency
53/100
Safety
90/100
Practicality
84/100
NX
Performance
86/100
Efficiency
49/100
Safety
93/100
Practicality
65/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexFoton Tunland V9 Double Cab
leads the specification evidence index with 76 pts
vs 75 pts for NX
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Tunland V9 Double Cab leads. However, NX may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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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.
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