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Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished EfficiencyPublished Practicality
Tunland V9 Double Cab
Strengths
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:General Use
Which One's Right for You?
T9 Double Cab
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Tunland V9 Double Cab
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
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Spec
T9 Double Cab
Tunland V9 Double Cab
Model Introduced Year
2026
2025
Generation
Current South African T9 Double Cab range verified on 7 September 2026
The current V9 shares the newer 5,617 mm body footprint and uses a rear multi-link coil-spring arrangement.
Facelift History
No later South African facelift was identified in the current official model and brochure material
Current South African Tunland V9 range, with no separate facelift identified.
Facelift Launched Since
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Facelift Version Ending
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Body Style
Double-cab bakkie
Double-cab pickup
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Double-cab bakkie
Full-size double-cab bakkie
Vehicle Type
Double-cab pickup
Light commercial vehicle
Spec
T9 Double Cab
Tunland V9 Double Cab
Length
5330 mm
5617 mm
Width
1965 mm
2000 mm
Height
1920 mm
1910 mm
Wheelbase
3110 mm
3355 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
210 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
Not Officially Disclosed
2305 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2945 kg
3055 kg
Payload Capacity
1000 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Towing Capacity
3500 kg
3500 kg
Seating Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
5 seats
Number of Rows
Not Officially Disclosed
2 rows
Doors
Not Officially Disclosed
4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
6.2 m
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
T9 Double Cab
Tunland V9 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
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
144 kW @ 3014 rpm
120 kW @ 3600 rpm
Maximum Torque
487 Nm
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
4WD
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
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
Standard, Sport, Eco, Snow
7 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
T9 Double Cab
Tunland V9 Double Cab
Gearbox
ZF 8-speed automatic
8-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
RWD
Front-engine, four-wheel drive
LSD Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Transfer Case
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Front and rear electronically controlled differential locks
Paddle Shifters
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Final Drive Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Gears
8
8
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Automatic
Drivetrain
RWD
4WD
4WD Engagement
Not Officially Disclosed
Electronically controlled
4WD Hi Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Lo Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Selector
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Gearbox Type
ZF 8-speed automatic
Torque-Converter Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Low Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Axle Layout
4×2
4x4
Rear Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Transmission Speeds
8
8
Spec
T9 Double Cab
Tunland V9 Double Cab
Claimed Mileage
12.66 km/l
11.11 km/l
City Mileage
8.8 km/l
Not Officially Disclosed
Highway Mileage
14.5 km/l
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
76 l
76 l
Emission Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Euro 4
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Start Stop
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Real-world Mileage
12.66 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
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
T9 Double Cab
Tunland V9 Double Cab
Airbags
6
6
ABS
Yes
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Yes
Traction Control
Yes
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
2 points
Upper and lower child-seat anchors
Brake Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
EBD
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Hill Hold
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Passenger Airbag
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Side Airbags
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Stability Control
Yes
Yes
TCS
Yes
Yes
Knee Airbag
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
ABS EBD
Yes
Yes
Spec
T9 Double Cab
Tunland V9 Double Cab
Cruise Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Adaptive Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Parking Sensors
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear
Rear View Camera
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Yes
Auto Highbeam
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Auto Wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Parking Sensors
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Reverse Camera
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
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
T9 Double Cab
Tunland V9 Double Cab
Seat Material
Not Officially Disclosed
Synthetic leather
Heated Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Front
Ventilated Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Front
Ambient Lighting
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Steering Wheel Material
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
60 40 Split Seat
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Not Officially Disclosed
Synthetic leather
Spec
T9 Double Cab
Tunland V9 Double Cab
Climate Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Dual-zone climate control with rear ducting
Power Windows
Not Officially Disclosed
All windows
Keyless Entry
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Push Button Start
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Wireless Charging
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Sunroof
Not Officially Disclosed
Panoramic sunroof
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
T9 Double Cab
Tunland V9 Double Cab
Infotainment System
Not Officially Disclosed
14.6-inch infotainment screen
Apple CarPlay
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Android Auto
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Number of Speakers
Not Officially Disclosed
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
USB Ports
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Infotainment Screen
Not Officially Disclosed
14.6-inch
Touchscreen
Not Officially Disclosed
14.6-inch
Spec
T9 Double Cab
Tunland V9 Double Cab
LED Headlamps
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Officially Disclosed
LED
Fog Lamps
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Roof Rails
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Exterior Colour Options
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Headlights
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Spec
T9 Double Cab
Tunland V9 Double Cab
Approach Angle
27 deg
Not Officially Disclosed
Departure Angle
23 deg
Not Officially Disclosed
Wading Depth
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Terrain Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
7 selectable drive modes
Locking Differential
Not Officially Disclosed
Front and rear
4WD System Type
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD
Breakover Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
T9 Double Cab
Tunland V9 Double Cab
Tyre Size
265/60 R18
265/70 R18 AT
Front Brake Type
Disc
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Not Officially Disclosed
Spare Wheel Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Full-size steel wheel
Wheel Rim Size
18
18-inch alloy wheels
Handbrake Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Electronic parking brake
Spec
T9 Double Cab
Tunland V9 Double Cab
Front Suspension
Not Officially Disclosed
Double-wishbone independent
Rear Suspension
Not Officially Disclosed
Multi-link
Spec
T9 Double Cab
Tunland V9 Double Cab
CO2 Emissions
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
T9 Double Cab
Tunland V9 Double Cab
Service Plan
5 years / 100,000 km
5 years / 75,000 km
Spec
T9 Double Cab
Tunland V9 Double Cab
Ownership Role
Current South African double-cab bakkie derivative
Current South African derivative
Price Zar
629900 ZAR
799900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current official suggested retail price, vat included
Current South African retail price
Starting Price
629900
799900
Starting Price Zar
629900
799900
Spec
T9 Double Cab
Tunland V9 Double Cab
Warranty
5 years / 200,000 km
5 years / unlimited km; roadside assistance 5 years
In depth: how these cars differ
This T9 Double Cab and Tunland V9 Double Cab comparison uses the exact South African derivatives selected above. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Ownership-cover index: T9 Double Cab 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
T9 Double Cab leads by 0 points
T9 Double Cab 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
T9 Double Cab
Performance
74/100
Efficiency
54/100
Safety
85/100
Practicality
86/100
Tunland V9 Double Cab
Performance
71/100
Efficiency
53/100
Safety
90/100
Practicality
84/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexJAC T9 Double Cab
leads the specification evidence index with 76 pts
vs 76 pts for Tunland V9 Double Cab
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, T9 Double Cab leads. However, Tunland V9 Double Cab may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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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.
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