KIA Sonet vs Foton Tunland G7 Single 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.

KIA Sonet in South Africa

KIA Sonet

1.5 EX+ CVT Petrol CVT Current
ZAR 469,995 ex-showroom
⚡ 85 kW 🔧 143 Nm ⛽ 16.9 km/l
VS
Foton Tunland G7 Single Cab in South Africa

Foton Tunland G7 Single Cab

4x2 Hi-Rider Manual Diesel 6-Speed Manual Current
ZAR 329,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 120 kW 🔧 390 Nm
+ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

KIA Sonet vs Foton Tunland G7 Single Cab: the short answer

Compare the available model information below. Hagalu has withheld a ranked verdict because the selected vehicles do not yet meet the minimum like-for-like source-coverage threshold.

Tunland G7 Single Cab starts ZAR 95 cheaper Sonet from ZAR 329,995 · Tunland G7 Single Cab from ZAR 329,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Sonet Tunland G7 Single Cab
Maximum Power Sonet85 kW @ 6300 rpm Tunland G7 Single Cab120 kW
Maximum Torque Sonet143 Nm @ 4000 rpm Tunland G7 Single Cab390 Nm
Engine Size Sonet1497 cc Tunland G7 Single Cab2000 cc
Combined Fuel Economy Sonet16.9 km/l Tunland G7 Single CabNot Officially Disclosed
Ground Clearance Sonet211 mm Tunland G7 Single Cab210 mm

Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec Sonet Tunland G7 Single Cab
Model Introduced Year 2021 2024
Generation First generation (BC3); launched globally 2020, SA 2021 Current 5,340 mm Tunland G7 single cab on a 3,110 mm wheelbase with rear leaf springs.
Facelift History 2023 model year update with revised front styling and expanded ADAS features Current South African Tunland G7 Single Cab range, with no separate facelift identified.
Facelift Launched Since 2023 Not Applicable
Facelift Version Ending Current Not Applicable
Body Style SUV Single-cab pickup
Color Note Clear White, Aurora Black Pearl, Gravity Blue, Pewter Olive, Intense Red, Steel Grey, Glacier White Pearl (two-tone options on SX) -
Dealer Stock Note Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup -
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status active active
Segment SUV One-tonne single-cab bakkie
Tare Mass Kg 1270 kg -
Vehicle Type SUV Light commercial vehicle
Spec Sonet Tunland G7 Single Cab
Length 3995 mm 5340 mm
Width 1790 mm 1940 mm
Height 1635 mm 1870 mm
Wheelbase 2500 mm 3110 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 211 mm 210 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) 190 mm Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity 45 l 76 l
Boot/Cargo Space 392 l Not Officially Disclosed
Kerb Weight 1270 kg 1800 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 1710 kg 2980 kg
Payload Capacity 408 kg Not Officially Disclosed
Towing Capacity 1100 kg 3000 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Rows 2 rows 1 rows
Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 10.4 m Not Officially Disclosed
Front Headroom 990 mm Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom 950 mm Not Officially Disclosed
Front Legroom 1030 mm Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom 860 mm Not Officially Disclosed

In depth: how these cars differ

This Sonet and Tunland G7 Single Cab comparison brings together local model information and available derivatives for South Africa. Prices and specifications appear only where they have been recorded for this market.

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Fail closed

Score withheld: fewer than four comparable categories or less than 50% weighted source coverage for at least one vehicle.

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What the evidence means

No overall winner is declared because the selected vehicles do not yet meet Hagalu's minimum like-for-like source-coverage threshold. Compare the confirmed rows and verify the exact derivative before buying.

Sonet vs Tunland G7 Single 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.

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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.