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Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
Tunland V9 Double Cab
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Which One's Right for You?
Terron 9
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
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Tunland V9 Double Cab
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
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Spec
Terron 9
Tunland V9 Double Cab
Model Introduced Year
2025
2025
Generation
Current South African Terron 9 generation.
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 is published.
Current South African Tunland V9 range, with no separate facelift identified.
Facelift Launched Since
2025
Not Applicable
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Not Applicable
Body Style
Five-seat double-cab pickup
Double-cab pickup
Model Year
2025
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Pickup
Full-size double-cab bakkie
Vehicle Type
Pickup
Light commercial vehicle
Spec
Terron 9
Tunland V9 Double Cab
Length
5500 mm
5617 mm
Width
1997 mm
2000 mm
Height
1874 mm
1910 mm
Wheelbase
3300 mm
3355 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
220 mm
240 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
76 l
Boot/Cargo Space
1344 l
Not Officially Disclosed
Kerb Weight
2440 kg
2305 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3300 kg
3055 kg
Payload Capacity
860 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Towing Capacity
3500 kg
3500 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
4 doors
4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
6.7 m
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Headroom
1030 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom
1010 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Legroom
1065 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom
965 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Terron 9
Tunland V9 Double Cab
Engine
2.5L turbo diesel
2.0-litre AUCAN Turbocharged Diesel with 48V Mild Hybrid
Engine Code
SC25R
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel Mild Hybrid
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
48V Mild Hybrid
Engine Displacement
2498 cc
2000 cc
Cylinders
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
16
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Common-rail direct injection
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
15.5:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
92 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
94 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
163 kW @ 4000 rpm
120 kW @ 3600 rpm
Maximum Torque
520 Nm @ 1500-2400 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
4WD
4WD
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
8-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
180 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
11.5 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
18.1 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Eco, Normal, Sport
7 selectable modes
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
4500 rpm
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
66.80 kW/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
213.11 Nm/tonne
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
Terron 9
Tunland V9 Double Cab
Gearbox
8-speed automatic
8-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine four-wheel drive
Front-engine, four-wheel drive
LSD Available
Electronic traction management
Not Officially Disclosed
Transfer Case
Dual-range 4WD
Yes
Differential Lock
Rear
Front and rear electronically controlled differential locks
Paddle Shifters
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Final Drive Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Gears
8
8
Transmission Type
Torque-converter automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Torque converter
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Automatic
Drivetrain
4WD
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
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Differential Lock
Not Available
Yes
Gearbox Type
Automatic
Torque-Converter Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Low Range
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Axle Layout
Four-wheel drive
4x4
Rear Differential Lock
Standard
Yes
Transmission Speeds
8
8
Spec
Terron 9
Tunland V9 Double Cab
Claimed Mileage
12.66 km/l
11.11 km/l
City Mileage
10.2 km/l
Not Officially Disclosed
Highway Mileage
14.29 km/l
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 l
76 l
Emission Standard
Euro 6
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
80
76
Combined Driving Range
1012.66
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Range Real World Highway
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Range Real World Mixed
879.12 km
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Terron 9
Tunland V9 Double Cab
Airbags
7
6
ABS
Standard
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Yes
Traction Control
Standard
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Yes
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Upper and lower child-seat anchors
Brake Assist
Standard
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Yes
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
AEB
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
BA
Standard
Yes
Brake Override System
Yes
Brake priority
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Yes
Driver Airbag
Standard
Yes
EBD
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Yes
Hill Hold
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Side Airbags
Standard
Yes
Stability Control
Standard
Yes
TCS
Standard
Yes
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Spec
Terron 9
Tunland V9 Double Cab
Cruise Control
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Yes
Parking Sensors
Standard
Rear
Rear View Camera
Standard
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Not Officially Disclosed
360-degree surround view with dash camera
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Fatigue Alert
Standard
Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition
Standard
Yes
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Yes
Auto Wipers
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Yes
Reverse Camera
Standard
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Yes
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Around View Monitor
Not Officially Disclosed
360-degree surround view with dash camera
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Standard
Yes
Spec
Terron 9
Tunland V9 Double Cab
Seat Material
Leather
Synthetic leather
Heated Seats
Standard
Front
Ventilated Seats
Standard
Front
Ambient Lighting
Standard
Yes
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Not Officially Disclosed
60 40 Split Seat
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Seat Adjustment
Electric
10-way electric with 4-way lumbar support
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Electric
4-way electric
Seat Trim
Leather
Synthetic leather
Spec
Terron 9
Tunland V9 Double Cab
Climate Control
Dual-zone automatic
Dual-zone climate control with rear ducting
Power Windows
Standard
All windows
Keyless Entry
Standard
Yes
Push Button Start
Standard
Yes
Wireless Charging
Standard
Yes
Sunroof
Standard
Panoramic sunroof
Electric Tailgate
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
AC Type
Dual-zone automatic
Dual-zone climate control with rear ducting
Spec
Terron 9
Tunland V9 Double Cab
Infotainment System
12.3-inch touchscreen
14.6-inch infotainment screen
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Yes
Android Auto
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Yes
Number of Speakers
8
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
12.3
Not Officially Disclosed
USB Ports
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Infotainment Screen
12.3
14.6-inch
Touchscreen
12.3
14.6-inch
Spec
Terron 9
Tunland V9 Double Cab
LED Headlamps
Standard
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
LED
Fog Lamps
Standard
Yes
Roof Rails
Not Available
Yes
Exterior Colour Options
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Headlights
Standard
Yes
Panoramic Sunroof
Standard
Yes
Spec
Terron 9
Tunland V9 Double Cab
Approach Angle
29 deg
Not Officially Disclosed
Departure Angle
25 deg
Not Officially Disclosed
Wading Depth
550 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Terrain Modes
Snow; Mud; Sand
7 selectable drive modes
Locking Differential
Standard
Front and rear
4WD System Type
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD
Breakover Angle
22 deg
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Terron 9
Tunland V9 Double Cab
Tyre Size
275/55 R20
265/70 R18 AT
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Not Officially Disclosed
Spare Wheel Type
Full-size spare
Full-size steel wheel
Wheel Rim Size
20
18-inch alloy wheels
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
Electronic parking brake
Spec
Terron 9
Tunland V9 Double Cab
Front Suspension
Double wishbone independent
Double-wishbone independent
Rear Suspension
Multi-link independent
Multi-link
Spec
Terron 9
Tunland V9 Double Cab
CO2 Emissions
208 g/km
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Terron 9
Tunland V9 Double Cab
Service Plan
5 years / 100000 km
5 years / 75,000 km
Spec
Terron 9
Tunland V9 Double Cab
Ownership Role
Passenger/utility vehicle
Current South African derivative
Price Zar
849900 ZAR
799900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current go-live price
Current South African retail price
Starting Price
849900
799900
Starting Price Zar
849900
799900
Spec
Terron 9
Tunland V9 Double Cab
Warranty
5 years / 200000 km
5 years / unlimited km; roadside assistance 5 years
In depth: how these cars differ
This Terron 9 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: Terron 9 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
Terron 9 leads by 4 points
Terron 9 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
Terron 9
Performance
76/100
Efficiency
50/100
Safety
99/100
Practicality
88/100
Tunland V9 Double Cab
Performance
71/100
Efficiency
53/100
Safety
90/100
Practicality
84/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexLDV Terron 9
leads the specification evidence index with 80 pts
vs 76 pts for Tunland V9 Double Cab
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Terron 9 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.
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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