Foton Tunland V7 Double Cab vs Foton Tunland V9 Double Cab

A proper head-to-head in South Africa — we cover price, performance, petrol economy, safety and what it'll actually cost you to own each one long term.

Foton Tunland V7 Double Cab in South Africa

Foton Tunland V7 Double Cab

VLX 4x2 Diesel Mild Hybrid 8-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 689,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 120 kW 🔧 450 Nm ⛽ 11.11 km/l
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Foton Tunland V9 Double Cab in South Africa

Foton Tunland V9 Double Cab

LTD 4x4 Diesel Mild Hybrid 8-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 799,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 120 kW 🔧 450 Nm ⛽ 11.11 km/l
Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Foton Tunland V7 Double Cab vs Foton Tunland V9 Double Cab: the short answer

Tunland V7 Double Cab and Tunland V9 Double Cab are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Tunland V7 Double Cab starts ZAR 36,000 cheaper Tunland V7 Double Cab from ZAR 689,900 · Tunland V9 Double Cab from ZAR 725,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Tunland V7 Double Cab Tunland V9 Double Cab
Maximum Power Tunland V7 Double Cab120 kW @ 3600 rpm Tunland V9 Double Cab120 kW @ 3600 rpm
Maximum Torque Tunland V7 Double Cab450 Nm Tunland V9 Double Cab450 Nm
Engine Size Tunland V7 Double Cab2000 cc Tunland V9 Double Cab2000 cc
Combined Fuel Economy Tunland V7 Double Cab11.11 km/l Tunland V9 Double Cab11.11 km/l
Ground Clearance Tunland V7 Double Cab240 mm Tunland V9 Double Cab240 mm

Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Tunland V7 Double Cab

Strengths
  • Nothing stands out clearly here.
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to: General Use
Specification evidence leader

Tunland V9 Double Cab

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
  • No obvious weak spots to flag.
Best suited to: Published Performance

Which One's Right for You?

Tunland V7 Double Cab

  • Buyers who prefer this derivative's confirmed specification mix

Tunland V9 Double Cab

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec Tunland V7 Double Cab Tunland V9 Double Cab
Model Introduced Year 2025 2025
Generation The current South African V7 is a 5,617 mm double cab with a 3,355 mm wheelbase and rear leaf springs. The current V9 shares the newer 5,617 mm body footprint and uses a rear multi-link coil-spring arrangement.
Facelift History Current South African Tunland V7 range, with no separate facelift identified. 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 pickup Double-cab pickup
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status active active
Segment Full-size double-cab bakkie Full-size double-cab bakkie
Vehicle Type Light commercial vehicle Light commercial vehicle
Spec Tunland V7 Double Cab Tunland V9 Double Cab
Length 5617 mm 5617 mm
Width 2000 mm 2000 mm
Height 1910 mm 1910 mm
Wheelbase 3355 mm 3355 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 240 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 2160 kg 2305 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 3030 kg 3055 kg
Payload Capacity Not Officially Disclosed 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 Not Officially Disclosed 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

In depth: how these cars differ

This Tunland V7 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.

Performance index: Tunland V7 Double Cab 65 vs Tunland V9 Double Cab 71.

Efficiency index: Tunland V7 Double Cab 53 vs Tunland V9 Double Cab 53.

Safety-equipment index: Tunland V7 Double Cab 89 vs Tunland V9 Double Cab 90.

Practicality index: Tunland V7 Double Cab 84 vs Tunland V9 Double Cab 84.

Ownership-cover index: Tunland V7 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

Tunland V9 Double Cab leads by 2 points

Tunland V7 Double Cab and Tunland V9 Double Cab are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Evidence leader 76 /100
Lead 2 points
Data 66% source coverage
76
#1 Evidence leader

Tunland V9 Double Cab

66% source coverage 3 strong categories
Best at Safety 90 Check Efficiency 53
Performance 71
Efficiency 53
Safety 90
Practicality 84
Leads by 2 points
74
#2

Tunland V7 Double Cab

61% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 89 Check Efficiency 53
Performance 65
Efficiency 53
Safety 89
Practicality 84
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Tunland V9 Double Cab +6 Efficiency Level Safety Tunland V9 Double Cab +1 Practicality Level

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

Tunland V9 Double Cab

Performance 71/100
Efficiency 53/100
Safety 90/100
Practicality 84/100

Tunland V7 Double Cab

Performance 65/100
Efficiency 53/100
Safety 89/100
Practicality 84/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Foton Tunland V9 Double Cab leads the specification evidence index with 76 pts vs 74 pts for Tunland V7 Double Cab

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Tunland V9 Double Cab leads. However, Tunland V7 Double Cab may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

Tunland V7 Double Cab vs Tunland V9 Double Cab questions

There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the exact South African derivatives 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.

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.