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Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
Tunland V9 Double Cab
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Which One's Right for You?
Ranger Sport
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Tunland V9 Double Cab
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Ranger Sport
Tunland V9 Double Cab
Model Introduced Year
Current local generation year not confirmed
2025
Generation
Current South African Ranger Sport listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
The current V9 shares the newer 5,617 mm body footprint and uses a rear multi-link coil-spring arrangement.
Facelift History
Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle.
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
Double Cab Pickup
Double-cab pickup
Body Type Cab
Single/extended/double cab as per derivative name
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Color Note
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
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Dealer Stock Note
Top grade in the South Africa lineup
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Drivetrain Note
Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 2.3T EcoBoost Double Cab Sport 10AT 4x2
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
2261 cc
2000 cc
Cylinders
4
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
222 kW @ 5900 rpm
120 kW @ 3600 rpm
Maximum Torque
452 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
RWD
4WD
Transmission
10-Speed Automatic
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
108 kW/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
220 Nm/tonne
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
Ranger Sport
Tunland V9 Double Cab
Gearbox
10-Speed Automatic
8-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Rear Wheel Drive
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
10
8
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Type
10-Speed Automatic
Automatic
Drivetrain
4x2
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
Differential Type Front
Not Available
-
Differential Type Rear
Not Available
-
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Yes
Gearbox Type
10-Speed Automatic
Torque-Converter Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Axle Layout
RWD
4x4
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Yes
Transfer Case Guard
Not Available
-
Transmission Speeds
10
8
Spec
Ranger Sport
Tunland V9 Double Cab
Claimed Mileage
10.8 km/l
11.11 km/l
City Mileage
8.7 km/l
Not Officially Disclosed
Highway Mileage
12.7 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
Ranger Sport
Tunland V9 Double Cab
Airbags
Dual front, front side, curtain and driver knee
6
ABS
Standard
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Dynamic Stability Control
Yes
Traction Control
Standard
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Yes
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Child Safety Lock
Child-seat support
Not Officially Disclosed
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Upper and lower child-seat anchors
Brake Assist
Not Available
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Yes
Alarm System
Perimeter alarm
-
Central Locking
Power door dead locks
-
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
All positions
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
AEB
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
BA
Not Available
Yes
Brake Override System
Not Available
Brake priority
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Yes
Driver Airbag
Standard
Yes
EBD
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Yes
Hill Hold
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
All positions
Not Officially Disclosed
Side Airbags
Standard
Yes
Stability Control
Dynamic Stability Control
Yes
TCS
Standard
Yes
Knee Airbag
Driver knee
Not Officially Disclosed
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Anti Theft Alarm
Perimeter alarm
-
Height Adjustable Seatbelts
Standard
-
Tracking System
Vehicle locator via app
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Spec
Ranger Sport
Tunland V9 Double Cab
Cruise Control
Standard
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
Front and rear
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
EV Mode
Not Available
-
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
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
Ranger Sport
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 Armrest
Centre console
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Front Shoulder Room
1450 mm
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Rear Shoulder Room
1440 mm
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Cup Holders
Standard
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Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Instrument Cluster Type
Digital instrument cluster
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Interior Colour Options
3
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Door Map Pockets
Underseat stowage
-
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
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen Ranger Sport grade before assuming a feature is included.
5 years / unlimited km; roadside assistance 5 years
Warranty Kilometers
4 years / 120 000 km
5 years / unlimited km; roadside assistance 5 years
Roadside Assistance
4 years / unlimited km
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Anti-Corrosion Warranty
5 years / unlimited km
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Basic Warranty
4 years / 120 000 km
5 years / unlimited km; roadside assistance 5 years
Roadside Assistance
4 years / unlimited km
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Warranty
4 years / 120 000 km
5 years / unlimited km; roadside assistance 5 years
Warranty Roadside Assistance
4 years / unlimited km
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Spec
Ranger Sport
Tunland V9 Double Cab
CO2 Emissions
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Hybrid System Type
Not Available
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Fuel Octane Requirement
Petrol
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Particulate Filter
Not Available
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Spec
Ranger Sport
Tunland V9 Double Cab
Service Plan
Not Available
5 years / 75,000 km
Spec
Ranger Sport
Tunland V9 Double Cab
Ownership Role
Top
Current South African derivative
Price Zar
839600 ZAR
799900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Current South African retail price
Starting Price
839600
799900
Starting Price Zar
839600
799900
In depth: how these cars differ
This Ranger Sport 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: Ranger Sport 87 vs Tunland V9 Double Cab 71.
Efficiency index: Ranger Sport 46 vs Tunland V9 Double Cab 53.
Safety-equipment index: Ranger Sport 90 vs Tunland V9 Double Cab 90.
Practicality index: Ranger Sport 86 vs Tunland V9 Double Cab 84.
Ownership-cover index: Ranger Sport 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
Ranger Sport leads by 3 points
Ranger Sport and Tunland V9 Double Cab are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Performance
Ranger Sport +16
Efficiency
Tunland V9 Double Cab +7
Safety
Level
Practicality
Ranger Sport +2
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Ranger Sport
Performance
87/100
Efficiency
46/100
Safety
90/100
Practicality
86/100
Tunland V9 Double Cab
Performance
71/100
Efficiency
53/100
Safety
90/100
Practicality
84/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexFord Ranger Sport
leads the specification evidence index with 79 pts
vs 76 pts for Tunland V9 Double Cab
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Ranger Sport 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.
Related comparisons
Continue with closely related South African models and comparable body styles.
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.
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