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.
Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV vs Foton Tunland V9 Double Cab: the short answer
Tiggo 7 PHEV has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Tunland V9 Double Cab remains close.
Tiggo 7 PHEV starts ZAR 126,000 cheaperTiggo 7 PHEV from ZAR 599,900 · Tunland V9 Double Cab from ZAR 725,900
Five key differences
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Specification
Tiggo 7 PHEV
Tunland V9 Double Cab
Maximum Power
Tiggo 7 PHEV265 kW @ 5500 rpm
Tunland V9 Double Cab120 kW @ 3600 rpm
Maximum Torque
Tiggo 7 PHEV530 Nm
Tunland V9 Double Cab450 Nm
Engine Size
Tiggo 7 PHEV1500 cc
Tunland V9 Double Cab2000 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Tiggo 7 PHEV20.4 km/l
Tunland V9 Double Cab11.11 km/l
Ground Clearance
Tiggo 7 PHEV162 mm
Tunland V9 Double Cab240 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
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Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV
PHEV Ultra
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Specification evidence leader
Tiggo 7 PHEV
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Efficiency
Tunland V9 Double Cab
Strengths
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
Tiggo 7 PHEV
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Tunland V9 Double Cab
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Tiggo 7 PHEV
Tunland V9 Double Cab
Model Introduced Year
2026
2025
Generation
Current South Africa Tiggo 7 PHEV range
The current V9 shares the newer 5,617 mm body footprint and uses a rear multi-link coil-spring arrangement.
Facelift History
Current South Africa version listed by official source
Current South African Tunland V9 range, with no separate facelift identified.
Facelift Launched Since
2026
Not Applicable
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Not Applicable
Body Style
SUV
Double-cab pickup
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
SUV
Full-size double-cab bakkie
Tare Mass Kg
1825 kg
-
Vehicle Type
SUV
Light commercial vehicle
Spec
Tiggo 7 PHEV
Tunland V9 Double Cab
Length
4553 mm
5617 mm
Width
1862 mm
2000 mm
Height
1686 mm
1910 mm
Wheelbase
2670 mm
3355 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
162 mm
240 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
184 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 l
76 l
Boot/Cargo Space
626 l
Not Officially Disclosed
Kerb Weight
1825 kg
2305 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2310 kg
3055 kg
Payload Capacity
485 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Towing Capacity
1500 kg
3500 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.7 m
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Headroom
1010 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom
970 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Legroom
1050 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom
950 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Tiggo 7 PHEV
Tunland V9 Double Cab
Front Track Width
1570 mm
-
Rear Track Width
1570 mm
-
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
Double-wishbone independent
Rear Suspension
Multi-link
Multi-link
Spec
Tiggo 7 PHEV
Tunland V9 Double Cab
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
-
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
-
Climate Control
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
Boot Space Seats Folded
1672 l
-
AC Type
Automatic
Dual-zone climate control with rear ducting
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
-
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
-
Spec
Tiggo 7 PHEV
Tunland V9 Double Cab
Engine
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol Plug-in Hybrid
2.0-litre AUCAN Turbocharged Diesel with 48V Mild Hybrid
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Plug-in Hybrid
Diesel Mild Hybrid
Hybrid System
Plug-in Hybrid
48V Mild Hybrid
Engine Displacement
1500 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
Petrol injection
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
265 kW @ 5500 rpm
120 kW @ 3600 rpm
Maximum Torque
530 Nm
450 Nm
Combined Power
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Combined Torque
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Motor Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Motors
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Motor Location
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Type
FWD
4WD
Transmission
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Eco, Normal, Sport
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 Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Voltage
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Range
93 km (WLTP)
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Tiggo 7 PHEV
Tunland V9 Double Cab
Gearbox
1 DHT
8-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
FWD
Front-engine, four-wheel drive
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Yes
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Front and rear electronically controlled differential locks
Paddle Shifters
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Gears
Hybrid DHT
8
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Automatic clutch
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Type
Electric
Automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
4WD
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Electronically controlled
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
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Yes
Gearbox Type
1 DHT
Torque-Converter Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Axle Layout
FWD
4x4
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Yes
Transmission Speeds
Hybrid DHT
8
Spec
Tiggo 7 PHEV
Tunland V9 Double Cab
Claimed Mileage
20.4 km/l
11.11 km/l
City Mileage
17.3 km/l
Not Officially Disclosed
Highway Mileage
22.9 km/l
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 l
76 l
Emission Standard
Euro VIb
Euro 4
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Start Stop
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Real-world Mileage
20.4 km/l
11.11 km/l
Charging Port Type
Plug-in hybrid AC/DC
Not Officially Disclosed
Charging Type
AC/DC
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Litres
60
76
Combined Driving Range
1200
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Consumption
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Range Real World Highway
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Range Real World Mixed
1200 km
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Tiggo 7 PHEV
Tunland V9 Double Cab
Airbags
Multiple airbags
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
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
AEB
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
BA
Standard
Yes
Brake Override System
Standard
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
Standard
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Side Airbags
Standard
Yes
Stability Control
Standard
Yes
TCS
Standard
Yes
Knee Airbag
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Spec
Tiggo 7 PHEV
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
Standard
360-degree surround view with dash camera
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Fatigue Alert
Standard
Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
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
Standard
360-degree surround view with dash camera
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Standard
Yes
Spec
Tiggo 7 PHEV
Tunland V9 Double Cab
Seat Material
Leatherette / leather
Synthetic leather
Heated Seats
Standard
Front
Ventilated Seats
Standard
Front
Ambient Lighting
Standard
Yes
Front Shoulder Room
Not Available
-
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Available
-
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Not Officially Disclosed
60 40 Split Seat
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Seat Adjustment
Power
10-way electric with 4-way lumbar support
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Power
4-way electric
Seat Trim
Leatherette / leather
Synthetic leather
Spec
Tiggo 7 PHEV
Tunland V9 Double Cab
Infotainment System
Touchscreen infotainment
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
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
USB Ports
Front and rear USB where listed
Not Officially Disclosed
Infotainment Screen
10.25-inch or larger by trim
14.6-inch
Touchscreen
10.25-inch or larger by trim
14.6-inch
Spec
Tiggo 7 PHEV
Tunland V9 Double Cab
LED Headlamps
Standard
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
LED
Fog Lamps
Standard
Yes
Roof Rails
Standard
Yes
Exterior Colour Options
White, black, grey, silver, blue, green and other official Chery market colours by model.
Not Officially Disclosed
Headlights
Standard
Yes
Panoramic Sunroof
Standard
Yes
Spec
Tiggo 7 PHEV
Tunland V9 Double Cab
Approach Angle
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Departure Angle
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Wading Depth
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
7 selectable drive modes
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Front and rear
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
4WD
Breakover Angle
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Ground Clearance Max
162 mm
-
Ground Clearance Min
162 mm
-
Spec
Tiggo 7 PHEV
Tunland V9 Double Cab
Tyre Size
225/60 R18
265/70 R18 AT
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Not Officially Disclosed
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
Full-size steel wheel
Wheel Rim Size
225/60 R18
18-inch alloy wheels
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
Electronic parking brake
Spec
Tiggo 7 PHEV
Tunland V9 Double Cab
CO2 Emissions
33 g/km
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Octane Requirement
Petrol
-
Spec
Tiggo 7 PHEV
Tunland V9 Double Cab
Service Plan
5 Year / 75 000 km
5 years / 75,000 km
Spec
Tiggo 7 PHEV
Tunland V9 Double Cab
Ownership Role
flagship or capability-focused
Current South African derivative
Price Zar
679900 ZAR
799900 ZAR
Pricing Role
flagship or capability-focused
Current South African retail price
Starting Price
679900
799900
Starting Price Zar
679900
799900
Spec
Tiggo 7 PHEV
Tunland V9 Double Cab
Warranty
7 Year / 200 000 km
5 years / unlimited km; roadside assistance 5 years
In depth: how these cars differ
This Tiggo 7 PHEV 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.
Ownership-cover index: Tiggo 7 PHEV 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.
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Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
Tiggo 7 PHEV leads by 9 points
Tiggo 7 PHEV has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Tunland V9 Double Cab remains close.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Tiggo 7 PHEV
Performance
91/100
Efficiency
85/100
Safety
94/100
Practicality
68/100
Tunland V9 Double Cab
Performance
71/100
Efficiency
53/100
Safety
90/100
Practicality
84/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexChery Tiggo 7 PHEV
leads the specification evidence index with 85 pts
vs 76 pts for Tunland V9 Double Cab
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Tiggo 7 PHEV 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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