Mahindra Scorpio-N vs Foton Tunland V9 Double Cab

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.

Mahindra Scorpio-N in South Africa

Mahindra Scorpio-N

Z8L 4x4 AT Adventure Diesel 6-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 699,999 ex-showroom
⚡ 129 kW 🔧 400 Nm ⛽ 14.5 km/l
VS
Foton Tunland V9 Double Cab in South Africa

Foton Tunland V9 Double Cab

LTD 4x4 Diesel Mild Hybrid 8-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 799,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 120 kW 🔧 450 Nm ⛽ 11.11 km/l
+ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Mahindra Scorpio-N vs Foton Tunland V9 Double Cab: the short answer

Scorpio-N and Tunland V9 Double Cab are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Scorpio-N starts ZAR 235,901 cheaper Scorpio-N from ZAR 489,999 · Tunland V9 Double Cab from ZAR 725,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Scorpio-N Tunland V9 Double Cab
Maximum Power Scorpio-N128.6 kW @ 3500 rpm Tunland V9 Double Cab120 kW @ 3600 rpm
Maximum Torque Scorpio-N400 Nm Tunland V9 Double Cab450 Nm
Engine Size Scorpio-N2184 cc Tunland V9 Double Cab2000 cc
Combined Fuel Economy Scorpio-N14.5 km/l Tunland V9 Double Cab11.11 km/l
Ground Clearance Scorpio-N187 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.

Mahindra Scorpio-N

Z8L 4x4 AT Adventure

Hagalu editorial rating Not yet rated

No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.

How Hagalu rates cars

Foton Tunland V9 Double Cab

LTD 4x4

Hagalu editorial rating
4.4/5

Desk research · Exact variant

Editorial assessment, not a customer rating. Not road-tested for this review.

Read the review and score breakdown

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)

Scorpio-N

Strengths
  • Better fuel efficiency
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
Best suited to: Published Performance Published Practicality

Which One's Right for You?

Scorpio-N

  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use

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

Spec Scorpio-N 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 SUV Double-cab pickup
Model Year Current 2026
Production Status Active active
Segment SUV Full-size double-cab bakkie
Tare Mass Kg 1825-2070 kg -
Vehicle Type SUV Light commercial vehicle
Spec Scorpio-N Tunland V9 Double Cab
Length 4662 mm 5617 mm
Width 1918 mm 2000 mm
Height 1905 mm 1910 mm
Wheelbase 2750 mm 3355 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 187 mm 240 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 57 l 76 l
Boot/Cargo Space 460 l Not Officially Disclosed
Seating Capacity 7 seats 5 seats
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) - Not Officially Disclosed
Kerb Weight - 2305 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) - 3055 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

In depth: how these cars differ

This Scorpio-N 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: Scorpio-N 69 vs Tunland V9 Double Cab 71.

Efficiency index: Scorpio-N 60 vs Tunland V9 Double Cab 53.

Safety-equipment index: Scorpio-N 90 vs Tunland V9 Double Cab 90.

Practicality index: Scorpio-N 78 vs Tunland V9 Double Cab 84.

Ownership-cover index: Scorpio-N 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

Tunland V9 Double Cab leads by 1 points

Scorpio-N and Tunland V9 Double Cab are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Evidence leader 76 /100
Lead 1 points
Data 66% source coverage
76
#1 Evidence leader

Tunland V9 Double Cab

66% source coverage 3 strong categories
Best at Safety 90 Check Efficiency 53
Performance 71
Efficiency 53
Safety 90
Practicality 84
Leads by 1 points
75
#2

Scorpio-N

54% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 90 Check Efficiency 60
Performance 69
Efficiency 60
Safety 90
Practicality 78
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Tunland V9 Double Cab +2 Efficiency Scorpio-N +7 Safety Level Practicality Tunland V9 Double Cab +6

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

Tunland V9 Double Cab

Performance 71/100
Efficiency 53/100
Safety 90/100
Practicality 84/100

Scorpio-N

Performance 69/100
Efficiency 60/100
Safety 90/100
Practicality 78/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Foton Tunland V9 Double Cab leads the specification evidence index with 76 pts vs 75 pts for Scorpio-N

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Tunland V9 Double Cab leads. However, Scorpio-N may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

Scorpio-N 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.