Foton Tunland G7 Double Cab vs Toyota Vitz

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.

Foton Tunland G7 Double Cab in South Africa

Foton Tunland G7 Double Cab

4x4 Limited Auto Diesel 8-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 599,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 120 kW 🔧 390 Nm
VS
Toyota Vitz in South Africa

Toyota Vitz

1.0 XR CVT Petrol CVT Current
ZAR 229,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 51 kW 🔧 91 Nm ⛽ 20.4 km/l
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Decision summary

Foton Tunland G7 Double Cab vs Toyota Vitz: 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.

Vitz starts ZAR 189,910 cheaper Tunland G7 Double Cab from ZAR 399,900 · Vitz from ZAR 209,990

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Tunland G7 Double Cab Vitz
Maximum Power Tunland G7 Double Cab120 kW Vitz51 kW
Maximum Torque Tunland G7 Double Cab390 Nm Vitz91 Nm
Engine Size Tunland G7 Double Cab2000 cc Vitz998 cc
Combined Fuel Economy Tunland G7 Double CabNot Officially Disclosed Vitz20.4 km/l
Ground Clearance Tunland G7 Double Cab210 mm Vitz145 mm

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Independent editorial assessment

Hagalu editorial ratings

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Foton Tunland G7 Double Cab

4x4 Limited Auto

Hagalu editorial rating
4.3/5

Desk research · Exact variant

Editorial assessment, not a customer rating. Not road-tested for this review.

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Toyota Vitz

1.0 XR CVT

Hagalu editorial rating Not yet rated

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Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec Tunland G7 Double Cab Vitz
Model Introduced Year 2024 2019
Generation Current 5,340 mm Tunland G7 double cab with a 3,110 mm wheelbase and rear leaf springs. Third-generation Vitz adapted for SA market
Facelift History Current South African Tunland G7 Double Cab range, with no separate facelift identified. Current generation introduced in SA in 2019
Facelift Launched Since Not Applicable 2019
Facelift Version Ending Not Applicable Current
Body Style Double-cab pickup Hatchback
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status active active
Segment One-tonne double-cab bakkie Hatchback
Vehicle Type Light commercial vehicle Hatchback
Color Note - White Pearl, Silver, Black, Red
Dealer Stock Note - Top grade in the South Africa lineup
Tare Mass Kg - 900 kg
Spec Tunland G7 Double Cab Vitz
Length 5340 mm 3785 mm
Width 1940 mm 1695 mm
Height 1870 mm 1530 mm
Wheelbase 3110 mm 2460 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 210 mm 145 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) Not Officially Disclosed 125 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 76 l 40 l
Boot/Cargo Space Not Officially Disclosed 230 l
Kerb Weight 2000 kg 900 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 2980 kg 1250 kg
Payload Capacity Not Officially Disclosed 350 kg
Towing Capacity 3000 kg 1600 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Rows 2 rows 2 rows
Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius Not Officially Disclosed 4.7 m
Front Headroom Not Officially Disclosed 983 mm
Rear Headroom Not Officially Disclosed 951 mm
Front Legroom Not Officially Disclosed 1048 mm
Rear Legroom Not Officially Disclosed 899 mm

In depth: how these cars differ

This Tunland G7 Double Cab and Vitz 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.

Hagalu has withheld an overall score because at least one selected vehicle does not yet have four comparable categories and 50% weighted source coverage. Missing catalogue evidence is not replaced with a neutral score or a guessed value.

Use the key-spec and full-spec tables to compare the fields that are confirmed. For a purchase decision, verify current availability, exact derivative equipment, finance, insurance and ownership cover with the relevant manufacturer or authorised retailer.

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Fail closed

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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.

Tunland G7 Double Cab vs Vitz 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.