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Toyota RAV4 vs Foton Tunland V9 Double Cab: the short answer
RAV4 and Tunland V9 Double Cab are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
RAV4 starts ZAR 115,900 cheaperRAV4 from ZAR 610,000 · Tunland V9 Double Cab from ZAR 725,900
Five key differences
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Specification
RAV4
Tunland V9 Double Cab
Maximum Power
RAV4137 kW @ 6000 rpm
Tunland V9 Double Cab120 kW @ 3600 rpm
Maximum Torque
RAV4221 Nm
Tunland V9 Double Cab450 Nm
Engine Size
RAV42500 cc
Tunland V9 Double Cab2000 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
RAV421.3 km/l
Tunland V9 Double Cab11.11 km/l
Ground Clearance
RAV4186 mm
Tunland V9 Double Cab240 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
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Toyota RAV4
2.5 HEV GR-S CVT
Hagalu editorial ratingNot yet rated
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
RAV4
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Specification evidence leader
Tunland V9 Double Cab
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
RAV4
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Tunland V9 Double Cab
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
RAV4
Tunland V9 Double Cab
Model Introduced Year
2026
2025
Generation
All-new sixth-generation RAV4 introduced in South Africa in July 2026
The current V9 shares the newer 5,617 mm body footprint and uses a rear multi-link coil-spring arrangement.
Facelift History
Full model change for 2026 with HEV, PHEV and GR-Sport derivatives
Current South African Tunland V9 range, with no separate facelift identified.
Facelift Launched Since
Full model change for 2026 with HEV, PHEV and GR-Sport derivatives
Not Applicable
Facelift Version Ending
Current South African 2026 specification
Not Applicable
Body Style
SUV
Double-cab pickup
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
SUV
Full-size double-cab bakkie
Tare Mass Kg
1725-1740 kg
-
Vehicle Type
SUV
Light commercial vehicle
Spec
RAV4
Tunland V9 Double Cab
Length
4645 mm
5617 mm
Width
1880 mm
2000 mm
Height
1680 mm
1910 mm
Wheelbase
2690 mm
3355 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
186 mm
240 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
125 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 l
76 l
Boot/Cargo Space
732 l
Not Officially Disclosed
Kerb Weight
1560 kg
2305 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2230 kg
3055 kg
Payload Capacity
460 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Towing Capacity
1000 kg
3500 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.6 m
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Headroom
991 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom
947 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Legroom
1031 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom
882 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
RAV4
Tunland V9 Double Cab
Front Track Width
1620 mm
-
Rear Track Width
1650 mm
-
Front Suspension
Tread (mm) 1620
Double-wishbone independent
Rear Suspension
Tread (mm) 1650
Multi-link
Spec
RAV4
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 Front x1
Yes
Sunroof
Moon roof
Panoramic sunroof
Electric Tailgate
Standard Power
Not Officially Disclosed
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
AC Type
Auto Dual zone
Dual-zone climate control with rear ducting
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
-
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
-
Spec
RAV4
Tunland V9 Double Cab
Engine
2.5-litre Petrol Hybrid
2.0-litre AUCAN Turbocharged Diesel with 48V Mild Hybrid
Engine Code
Market-specific engine family
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Hybrid
Diesel Mild Hybrid
Hybrid System
Self Charging Hybrid
48V Mild Hybrid
Engine Displacement
2500 cc
2000 cc
Cylinders
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
16
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Petrol Hybrid
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
87.5 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
103.48 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
137 kW @ 6000 rpm
120 kW @ 3600 rpm
Maximum Torque
221 Nm
450 Nm
Combined Power
1 kW
Not Officially Disclosed
Combined Torque
1 Nm
Not Officially Disclosed
Motor Type
Permanent-magnet synchronous electric motor
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Motors
1
Not Officially Disclosed
Motor Location
Integrated transmission electric motor
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Type
FWD
4WD
Transmission
CVT
8-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
180 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
7.8 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
15.5 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Sport, Trail, Snow
7 selectable modes
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
6500 rpm
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
100 kW/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
220 Nm/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Capacity
1 kWh
Not Officially Disclosed
Usable Battery Capacity
64.8 kWh
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Voltage
400 V
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
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
RAV4
Tunland V9 Double Cab
Gearbox
CVT
8-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
AWD E-FOUR
Front-engine, four-wheel drive
LSD Available
Standard Front + Rear,
Not Officially Disclosed
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Yes
Differential Lock
Electronic AWD Control
Front and rear electronically controlled differential locks
Paddle Shifters
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Gears
Not Applicable
8
Transmission Type
CVT
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Automatic
Drivetrain
AWD E-FOUR
4WD
4WD Engagement
Permanent electric 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
CVT
Torque-Converter Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Axle Layout
AWD E-FOUR
4x4
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Yes
Transmission Speeds
Not Applicable
8
Spec
RAV4
Tunland V9 Double Cab
Claimed Mileage
21.3 km/l
11.11 km/l
City Mileage
17.2 km/l
Not Officially Disclosed
Highway Mileage
24.8 km/l
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 l
76 l
Emission Standard
Euro 6
Euro 4
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Start Stop
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Real-world Mileage
21.3 km/l
11.11 km/l
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
Spec
RAV4
Tunland V9 Double Cab
Airbags
Driver Knee, Front Side, Rear Curtain, Front Curtain
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 Standard Eco / Normal /
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Yes
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Front + Rear
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Parking Sensors
Intelligent Clearance Sonar
Not Officially Disclosed
AEB
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
BA
Standard Standard Eco / Normal /
Yes
Brake Override System
Yes
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
Yes
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Front + Rear
Not Officially Disclosed
Side Airbags
Standard
Yes
Stability Control
Standard
Yes
TCS
Standard
Yes
Knee Airbag
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Spec
RAV4
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 Lane Trace Assist
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
Standard Lane Trace Assist
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard Safe Exit Assist
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Yes
Parking Sensors
Intelligent Clearance Sonar
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
Driver Fatigue Alert
Yes
Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition
Standard
Yes
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Yes
Auto Wipers
Auto, Rainsensing
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Parking Sensors
Intelligent Clearance Sonar
Yes
Reverse Camera
Display Audio/ Panoramic View Monitor
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard Adaptive, All Speed
Yes
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Around View Monitor
Display Audio/ Panoramic View Monitor
360-degree surround view with dash camera
Blind Spot Warning
Standard Safe Exit Assist
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Standard
Yes
Spec
RAV4
Tunland V9 Double Cab
Seat Material
GR Sport Leather Sporty
Synthetic leather
Heated Seats
Standard Front
Front
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Front
Ambient Lighting
Standard
Yes
Steering Wheel Material
3 Spoke Heated, GR-S Leather
Not Officially Disclosed
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Seat Adjustment
Driver & Passenger Power
10-way electric with 4-way lumbar support
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Driver & Passenger Power
4-way electric
Seat Trim
GR Sport Leather Sporty
Synthetic leather
Spec
RAV4
Tunland V9 Double Cab
Infotainment System
JBL Display Audio, 12.9-inch
14.6-inch infotainment screen
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Yes
Android Auto
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Yes
Number of Speakers
Standard 9 Standard Audio, Info Display, Voice
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
Standard 12.3-inch
Not Officially Disclosed
USB Ports
Standard 5PCs
Not Officially Disclosed
Infotainment Screen
12.9-inch
14.6-inch
Touchscreen
12.9-inch
14.6-inch
Spec
RAV4
Tunland V9 Double Cab
LED Headlamps
Standard
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
LED
Fog Lamps
Standard LED
Yes
Roof Rails
Standard
Yes
Exterior Colour Options
Platinum White Pearl, Attitude Black, Smokey Blue, Urban Khaki, Fierce Red and selected bi-tone finishes
Not Officially Disclosed
Headlights
Standard
Yes
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Yes
Spec
RAV4
Tunland V9 Double Cab
Approach Angle
25 deg
Not Officially Disclosed
Departure Angle
23 deg
Not Officially Disclosed
Wading Depth
500 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Terrain Modes
Normal; Eco; Sport; Off-road
7 selectable drive modes
Locking Differential
Yes
Front and rear
4WD System Type
Permanent electric all-wheel drive
4WD
Breakover Angle
20 deg
Not Officially Disclosed
Ground Clearance Max
186 mm
-
Ground Clearance Min
186 mm
-
Spec
RAV4
Tunland V9 Double Cab
Tyre Size
R:235-50R20 Alloy
265/70 R18 AT
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Not Officially Disclosed
Spare Wheel Type
Space Saver 165-90D18 Steel F:235-50R20 Alloy-
Full-size steel wheel
Wheel Rim Size
R:235-50R20 Alloy
18-inch alloy wheels
Handbrake Type
Electric
Electronic parking brake
Spec
RAV4
Tunland V9 Double Cab
Service Interval
12 months / 15 000 km
-
Battery Warranty
8 years 160 000 km
-
Service Plan
6 Services / 90 000 km
5 years / 75,000 km
Spec
RAV4
Tunland V9 Double Cab
CO2 Emissions
107 g/km
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
RAV4
Tunland V9 Double Cab
Ownership Role
Private and family
Current South African derivative
Price Zar
941800 ZAR
799900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Flagship
Current South African retail price
Starting Price
941800
799900
Starting Price Zar
941800
799900
Spec
RAV4
Tunland V9 Double Cab
Warranty
3 years / 100 000 km
5 years / unlimited km; roadside assistance 5 years
In depth: how these cars differ
This RAV4 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: RAV4 56 vs Tunland V9 Double Cab 71.
Efficiency index: RAV4 84 vs Tunland V9 Double Cab 53.
Safety-equipment index: RAV4 94 vs Tunland V9 Double Cab 90.
Practicality index: RAV4 68 vs Tunland V9 Double Cab 84.
Ownership-cover index: RAV4 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
RAV4 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
RAV4
Performance
56/100
Efficiency
84/100
Safety
94/100
Practicality
68/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexFoton Tunland V9 Double Cab
leads the specification evidence index with 76 pts
vs 75 pts for RAV4
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Tunland V9 Double Cab leads. However, RAV4 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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