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.
JAC T6 Single Cab vs Foton Tunland V7 Double Cab: the short answer
Tunland V7 Double Cab holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over T6 Single Cab.
T6 Single Cab starts ZAR 390,000 cheaperT6 Single Cab from ZAR 299,900 · Tunland V7 Double Cab from ZAR 689,900
Five key differences
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Specification
T6 Single Cab
Tunland V7 Double Cab
Maximum Power
T6 Single Cab102 kW @ 3600 rpm
Tunland V7 Double Cab120 kW @ 3600 rpm
Maximum Torque
T6 Single Cab320 Nm @ 1600-2600 rpm
Tunland V7 Double Cab450 Nm
Engine Size
T6 Single Cab1999 cc
Tunland V7 Double Cab2000 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
T6 Single Cab16.39 km/l
Tunland V7 Double Cab11.11 km/l
Ground Clearance
T6 Single Cab197 mm
Tunland V7 Double Cab240 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
Hagalu editorial ratings
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JAC T6 Single Cab
T6 2.0L CTi 4x2 Lux
Hagalu editorial ratingNot yet rated
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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)
T6 Single Cab
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Specification evidence leader
Tunland V7 Double Cab
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
T6 Single Cab
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Tunland V7 Double Cab
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
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
T6 Single Cab
Tunland V7 Double Cab
Model Introduced Year
2026
2025
Generation
South African introduction of new T6 Single Cab derivative in January 2026
The current South African V7 is a 5,617 mm double cab with a 3,355 mm wheelbase and rear leaf springs.
Facelift History
Introduced in South Africa in January 2026; no subsequent facelift announced
Current South African Tunland V7 range, with no separate facelift identified.
Facelift Launched Since
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Facelift Version Ending
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Body Style
Single-cab pickup
Double-cab pickup
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
One-tonne single-cab bakkie
Full-size double-cab bakkie
Vehicle Type
Light commercial vehicle
Light commercial vehicle
Spec
T6 Single Cab
Tunland V7 Double Cab
Length
5315 mm
5617 mm
Width
1830 mm
2000 mm
Height
1815 mm
1910 mm
Wheelbase
3090 mm
3355 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
197 mm
240 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
76 l
76 l
Boot/Cargo Space
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Kerb Weight
1740 kg
2160 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2740 kg
3030 kg
Payload Capacity
1000 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Towing Capacity
1400 kg
3500 kg
Seating Capacity
2 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
1 rows
2 rows
Doors
2 doors
4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
6.2 m
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
T6 Single Cab
Tunland V7 Double Cab
Engine
2.0-litre Turbocharged Diesel
2.0-litre AUCAN Turbocharged Diesel with 48V Mild Hybrid
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel Mild Hybrid
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
48V Mild Hybrid
Engine Displacement
1999 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
Common-rail direct injection
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
16.5:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
102 kW @ 3600 rpm
120 kW @ 3600 rpm
Maximum Torque
320 Nm @ 1600-2600 rpm
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
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission
6-Speed Manual
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
3 selectable modes
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
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
T6 Single Cab
Tunland V7 Double Cab
Gearbox
6-Speed Manual
8-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Rear-wheel drive (4x2)
Front-engine, rear-wheel drive
LSD Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Final Drive Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Gears
6
8
Transmission Type
Manual
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Type
Manual
Automatic
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Gearbox Type
Manual
Torque-Converter Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Axle Layout
4x2
4x2
Rear Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission Speeds
6
8
Spec
T6 Single Cab
Tunland V7 Double Cab
Claimed Mileage
16.39 km/l
11.11 km/l
City Mileage
11.5 km/l
Not Officially Disclosed
Highway Mileage
15.0 km/l
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
76 l
76 l
Emission Standard
Euro 2
Euro 4
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Start Stop
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Real-world Mileage
16.39 km/l
11.11 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Litres
76
76
Combined Driving Range
Over 1100 km
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
T6 Single Cab
Tunland V7 Double Cab
Airbags
2
6
ABS
Yes
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Traction Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Hill Start Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Child Safety Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Officially Disclosed
Upper and lower child-seat anchors
Brake Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Yes
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Driver
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Parking Sensors
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
AEB
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
BA
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Brake Override System
Not Officially Disclosed
Brake priority
Curtain Airbags
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
EBD
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Yes
Hill Hold
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Driver and passenger
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Driver
Not Officially Disclosed
Side Airbags
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Stability Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
TCS
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Knee Airbag
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
ABS EBD
Yes
Yes
Spec
T6 Single Cab
Tunland V7 Double Cab
Cruise Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Lane Keep Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Lane Departure Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Parking Sensors
Rear
Rear
Rear View Camera
Yes
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Not Officially Disclosed
360-degree surround view with dash camera
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Highbeam
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Auto Wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Yes
Reverse Camera
Yes
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Park Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Around View Monitor
Not Officially Disclosed
360-degree surround view with dash camera
Blind Spot Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Spec
T6 Single Cab
Tunland V7 Double Cab
Seat Material
Leatherette
Synthetic leather
Heated Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Front
Ventilated Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Ambient Lighting
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Steering Wheel Material
Leather-trimmed
Not Officially Disclosed
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Officially Disclosed
10-way electric with 4-way lumbar support
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Officially Disclosed
4-way electric
Seat Trim
Leatherette
Synthetic leather
Spec
T6 Single Cab
Tunland V7 Double Cab
Climate Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Dual-zone climate control with rear ducting
Power Windows
Yes
All windows
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Push Button Start
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Wireless Charging
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Sunroof
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Tailgate
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
AC Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Dual-zone climate control with rear ducting
Spec
T6 Single Cab
Tunland V7 Double Cab
Infotainment System
9-inch touchscreen entertainment system
14.6-inch infotainment screen
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Yes
Android Auto
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Yes
Number of Speakers
2
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
USB Ports
1
Not Officially Disclosed
Infotainment Screen
9-inch
14.6-inch
Touchscreen
9-inch
14.6-inch
Spec
T6 Single Cab
Tunland V7 Double Cab
LED Headlamps
No
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Officially Disclosed
LED
Fog Lamps
Rear fog lamps
Yes
Roof Rails
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Exterior Colour Options
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Headlights
No
Yes
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
T6 Single Cab
Tunland V7 Double Cab
Approach Angle
29.6 deg
Not Officially Disclosed
Departure Angle
22.4 deg
Not Officially Disclosed
Wading Depth
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Terrain Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
3 selectable drive modes
Locking Differential
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
T6 Single Cab
Tunland V7 Double Cab
Tyre Size
245/65 R17
265/70 R18 AT
Front Brake Type
Disc
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Not Officially Disclosed
Spare Wheel Type
Steel
Full-size steel wheel
Wheel Rim Size
17
18-inch alloy wheels
Handbrake Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Electronic parking brake
Spec
T6 Single Cab
Tunland V7 Double Cab
Front Suspension
Independent double wishbone with coil springs
Double-wishbone independent
Rear Suspension
Leaf springs
Leaf spring
Spec
T6 Single Cab
Tunland V7 Double Cab
CO2 Emissions
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
T6 Single Cab
Tunland V7 Double Cab
Service Plan
Not Officially Disclosed
5 years / 75,000 km
Spec
T6 Single Cab
Tunland V7 Double Cab
Ownership Role
Current South African light-commercial single-cab derivative
Current South African derivative
Price Zar
314900 ZAR
689900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current official suggested retail price, VAT included
Current South African retail price
Starting Price
314900
689900
Starting Price Zar
314900
689900
Spec
T6 Single Cab
Tunland V7 Double Cab
Warranty
5 years / 100000 km
5 years / unlimited km; roadside assistance 5 years
In depth: how these cars differ
This T6 Single Cab and Tunland V7 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: T6 Single Cab 54 vs Tunland V7 Double Cab 65.
Efficiency index: T6 Single Cab 66 vs Tunland V7 Double Cab 53.
Safety-equipment index: T6 Single Cab 32 vs Tunland V7 Double Cab 89.
Practicality index: T6 Single Cab 55 vs Tunland V7 Double Cab 84.
Ownership-cover index: T6 Single Cab not separately scored vs Tunland V7 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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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 V7 Double Cab leads by 23 points
Tunland V7 Double Cab holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over T6 Single Cab.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Tunland V7 Double Cab
Performance
65/100
Efficiency
53/100
Safety
89/100
Practicality
84/100
T6 Single Cab
Performance
54/100
Efficiency
66/100
Safety
32/100
Practicality
55/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexFoton Tunland V7 Double Cab
leads the specification evidence index with 74 pts
vs 51 pts for T6 Single Cab
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Tunland V7 Double Cab leads. However, T6 Single Cab may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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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.
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