A proper head-to-head in South Africa — compare price, performance,
fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.
Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid vs Foton Tunland V9 Double Cab: the short answer
Santa Fe Hybrid and Tunland V9 Double Cab are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Tunland V9 Double Cab starts ZAR 524,000 cheaperSanta Fe Hybrid from ZAR 1,249,900 · Tunland V9 Double Cab from ZAR 725,900
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
Santa Fe Hybrid
Tunland V9 Double Cab
Maximum Power
Santa Fe Hybrid175.2 kW
Tunland V9 Double Cab120 kW @ 3600 rpm
Maximum Torque
Santa Fe Hybrid367 Nm
Tunland V9 Double Cab450 Nm
Engine Size
Santa Fe Hybrid1598 cc
Tunland V9 Double Cab2000 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Santa Fe Hybrid13.3 km/l
Tunland V9 Double Cab11.11 km/l
Ground Clearance
Santa Fe Hybrid177 mm
Tunland V9 Double Cab240 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
Hagalu editorial ratings
When a variant is selected, its rating out of five applies only to that exact derivative; a model-range review is not inherited. Editorial ratings are separate from the Specification Evidence Index out of 100 and are not customer ratings.
Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid
1.6T Hybrid Elite AWD 6AT
Hagalu editorial ratingNot yet rated
No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.
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)
Santa Fe Hybrid
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Efficiency
Specification evidence leader
Tunland V9 Double Cab
Strengths
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to:Published Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
Santa Fe Hybrid
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Tunland V9 Double Cab
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Santa Fe Hybrid
Tunland V9 Double Cab
Model Introduced Year
Current local generation year not confirmed
2025
Generation
Current South African Santa Fe Hybrid 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
Seven-seat SUV
Double-cab pickup
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
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
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Drivetrain Note
Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 1.6T Hybrid Elite AWD 6AT
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Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
SUV
Full-size double-cab bakkie
Tare Mass Kg
1980 kg
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Vehicle Type
SUV
Light commercial vehicle
Spec
Santa Fe Hybrid
Tunland V9 Double Cab
Length
4830 mm
5617 mm
Width
1900 mm
2000 mm
Height
1770 mm
1910 mm
Wheelbase
2815 mm
3355 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
177 mm
240 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
67 l
76 l
Boot/Cargo Space
413 l
Not Officially Disclosed
Kerb Weight
1980 kg
2305 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2675 kg
3055 kg
Payload Capacity
695 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Towing Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
3500 kg
Seating Capacity
7 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
3 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Santa Fe Hybrid
Tunland V9 Double Cab
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
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Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
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Front Suspension
Not Available
Double-wishbone independent
Rear Suspension
Not Available
Multi-link
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
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Spec
Santa Fe Hybrid
Tunland V9 Double Cab
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
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Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
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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
Wireless
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
2253 l
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AC Type
Not Available
Dual-zone climate control with rear ducting
Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
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Engine Warranty
4
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Fuel Consumption Combined
7.5
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Hill Start Assist
Standard
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Performance Data Logger
Not Available
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Rev Matching
Not Available
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Accelerator 0 100
9.5 sec
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Bed Extender
Not Available
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Canopy Fitment
Not Available
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Load Bed Cover
Not Available
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Load Bed Light
Not Available
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Load Bed Steps
Not Available
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Loadbox Depth Mm
Not Available
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Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
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Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not Available
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Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not Available
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Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
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Source Model Column
santa-fe-hybrid
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Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
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Sports Bar
Not Available
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Tailgate Damper
Not Available
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Tailgate Lock
Not Available
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Tow Bar Type
Not Available
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Trim Level
flagship
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Variant Role
Flagship / premium derivative
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Spec
Santa Fe Hybrid
Tunland V9 Double Cab
Engine
1.6-litre Turbocharged Petrol Hybrid
2.0-litre AUCAN Turbocharged Diesel with 48V Mild Hybrid
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Hybrid
Diesel Mild Hybrid
Hybrid System
Self Charging Hybrid
48V Mild Hybrid
Engine Displacement
1598 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
175.2 kW
120 kW @ 3600 rpm
Maximum Torque
367 Nm
450 Nm
Combined Power
175.2 kW
Not Officially Disclosed
Combined Torque
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Motor Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Motors
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Motor Location
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Type
AWD
4WD
Transmission
Not Officially Disclosed
8-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
190 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
9.5 sec
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
88.5 kW/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Voltage
Not Officially Disclosed
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 Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Santa Fe Hybrid
Tunland V9 Double Cab
Gearbox
Automatic
8-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
4WD / AWD
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
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Gears
6
8
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Automatic
Drivetrain
4WD / AWD
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
Standard
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
Active on-demand all-wheel drive
4x4
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Yes
Transmission Speeds
6
8
Spec
Santa Fe Hybrid
Tunland V9 Double Cab
Claimed Mileage
13.3 km/l
11.11 km/l
City Mileage
10.7 km/l
Not Officially Disclosed
Highway Mileage
15.5 km/l
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
67 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
13.3 km/l
11.11 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Litres
67
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
Santa Fe Hybrid
Tunland V9 Double Cab
Airbags
Driver, passenger, side and curtain airbags
6
ABS
Standard
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Not Available
Yes
Traction Control
Standard
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Yes
Hill Start Assist
Standard
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
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
Not Available
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
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Side Airbags
Standard
Yes
Stability Control
Not Available
Yes
TCS
Standard
Yes
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Spec
Santa Fe Hybrid
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
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
Santa Fe Hybrid
Tunland V9 Double Cab
Seat Material
Cloth
Synthetic leather
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Front
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Front
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Yes
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
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Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
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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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60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
10-way electric with 4-way lumbar support
Fabric Seats
Cloth
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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 Santa Fe Hybrid grade before assuming a feature is included.
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Interior Colours
3
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Seat Trim
Cloth
Synthetic leather
Spec
Santa Fe Hybrid
Tunland V9 Double Cab
Infotainment System
SYNC
14.6-inch infotainment screen
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Yes
Android Auto
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Yes
Number of Speakers
Not Available
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
Digital instrument cluster
Not Officially Disclosed
USB Ports
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
Yes
Wireless Android Auto
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Infotainment Screen Size
SYNC
14.6-inch
Infotainment Screen
SYNC
14.6-inch
Multi Information Display
Digital display
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Connected Services
SYNC
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Smartphone Connectivity
Bluetooth
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Touchscreen
SYNC
14.6-inch
Spec
Santa Fe Hybrid
Tunland V9 Double Cab
LED Headlamps
Halogen
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
LED
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Yes
Roof Rails
Not Available
Yes
Exterior Colour Options
3
Not Officially Disclosed
Body Type
SUV
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Led Headlights
Halogen
Yes
Exterior Colour Options
3
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Headlamps
Halogen
Yes
Headlight Type
Halogen
Yes
Headlights
Halogen
Yes
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
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Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Yes
Active Exhaust
Not Available
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Spec
Santa Fe Hybrid
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
177 mm
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Ground Clearance Min
177 mm
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Spec
Santa Fe Hybrid
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
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
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Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Electronic parking brake
Spec
Santa Fe Hybrid
Tunland V9 Double Cab
Service Interval
15000 km / 12 months
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Battery Warranty
4
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Maintenance Plan
3 Years / 45000 km
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Engine Oil Change Interval
15000 km / 12 months
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First Service At
15000
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Service Plan Duration
3 Years / 45000 km
5 years / 75,000 km
Service Plan Distance
3 Years / 45000 km
5 years / 75,000 km
Alternator
120A
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Service Plan
3 Years / 45000 km
5 years / 75,000 km
Service Intervals
15000 km / 12 months
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Accessory Battery Type
Lead-acid
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Spec
Santa Fe Hybrid
Tunland V9 Double Cab
Warranty Years
5
5 years / unlimited km; roadside assistance 5 years
Warranty Kilometers
5
5 years / unlimited km; roadside assistance 5 years
Roadside Assistance
5 Years
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Anti-Corrosion Warranty
5 Years
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Basic Warranty
5
5 years / unlimited km; roadside assistance 5 years
Roadside Assistance
5 Years
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Warranty
5
5 years / unlimited km; roadside assistance 5 years
Warranty Roadside Assistance
5 Years
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Spec
Santa Fe Hybrid
Tunland V9 Double Cab
CO2 Emissions
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Hybrid System Type
Hybrid
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Fuel Octane Requirement
Hybrid
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Particulate Filter
Not Available
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Spec
Santa Fe Hybrid
Tunland V9 Double Cab
Ownership Role
Flagship
Current South African derivative
Price Zar
1249900 ZAR
799900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Current South African retail price
Starting Price
1249900
799900
Starting Price Zar
1249900
799900
In depth: how these cars differ
This Santa Fe Hybrid 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: Santa Fe Hybrid 72 vs Tunland V9 Double Cab 71.
Efficiency index: Santa Fe Hybrid 59 vs Tunland V9 Double Cab 53.
Safety-equipment index: Santa Fe Hybrid 89 vs Tunland V9 Double Cab 90.
Practicality index: Santa Fe Hybrid 73 vs Tunland V9 Double Cab 84.
Ownership-cover index: Santa Fe Hybrid 65 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 3 points
Santa Fe Hybrid and Tunland V9 Double Cab are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Performance
Santa Fe Hybrid +1
Efficiency
Santa Fe Hybrid +6
Safety
Tunland V9 Double Cab +1
Practicality
Tunland V9 Double Cab +11
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
Santa Fe Hybrid
Performance
72/100
Efficiency
59/100
Safety
89/100
Practicality
73/100
Ownership
65/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexFoton Tunland V9 Double Cab
leads the specification evidence index with 76 pts
vs 73 pts for Santa Fe Hybrid
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Tunland V9 Double Cab leads. However, Santa Fe Hybrid may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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Santa Fe Hybrid vs Tunland V9 Double Cab questions
There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in South Africa 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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