Foton Tunland V7 Double Cab vs iCAUR V23

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 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
VS
iCAUR V23 in South Africa

iCAUR V23

2WD Electric Single-Speed Reduction Gear Current
ZAR 519,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 100 kW 🔧 180 Nm ⛽ Not applicable — electric consumption measured in kWh/100 km km/l
+ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Foton Tunland V7 Double Cab vs iCAUR V23: the short answer

Tunland V7 Double Cab and V23 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

V23 starts ZAR 170,000 cheaper Tunland V7 Double Cab from ZAR 689,900 · V23 from ZAR 519,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Tunland V7 Double Cab V23
Maximum Power Tunland V7 Double Cab120 kW @ 3600 rpm V23100 kW
Maximum Torque Tunland V7 Double Cab450 Nm V23180 Nm
Engine Size Tunland V7 Double Cab2000 cc V23Not Applicable
Combined Fuel Economy Tunland V7 Double Cab11.11 km/l V23Not applicable — electric consumption measured in kWh/100 km km/l
Ground Clearance Tunland V7 Double Cab240 mm V23190 mm

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

Independent editorial assessment

Hagalu editorial ratings

When a variant is selected, its rating out of five applies only to that exact derivative; a model-range review is not inherited. Editorial ratings are separate from the Specification Evidence Index out of 100 and are not customer ratings.

Foton Tunland V7 Double Cab

VLX 4x2

Hagalu editorial rating
4.2/5

Desk research · Exact variant

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

Read the review and score breakdown

iCAUR V23

2WD

Hagalu editorial rating Not yet rated

No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.

How Hagalu rates cars

Not yet rated means a complete review is not published; it does not mean the vehicle scored zero. Read the rating methodology.

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Specification evidence leader

Tunland V7 Double Cab

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to: Published Performance Published Practicality

V23

Strengths
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: Published Efficiency

Which One's Right for You?

Tunland V7 Double Cab

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

V23

  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec Tunland V7 Double Cab V23
Model Introduced Year 2025 2026
Generation The current South African V7 is a 5,617 mm double cab with a 3,355 mm wheelbase and rear leaf springs. South African May 2026 local specification sheet for the current V23 generation.
Facelift History Current South African Tunland V7 range, with no separate facelift identified. -
Facelift Launched Since Not Applicable -
Facelift Version Ending Not Applicable -
Body Style Double-cab pickup SUV
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status active Published
Segment Full-size double-cab bakkie Electric SUV
Vehicle Type Light commercial vehicle Passenger vehicle
Spec Tunland V7 Double Cab V23
Length 5617 mm 4220 mm
Width 2000 mm 1915 mm
Height 1910 mm 1845 mm
Wheelbase 3355 mm 2735 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 240 mm 190 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) Not Officially Disclosed 165 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 76 l Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
Boot/Cargo Space Not Officially Disclosed 372 L rear seats up; 994 L with rear seats folded
Kerb Weight 2160 kg 1550–1850 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 3030 kg 2085 kg
Payload Capacity Not Officially Disclosed 350–650 kg
Towing Capacity 3500 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 5.9 m
Front Headroom Not Officially Disclosed 1020 mm
Rear Headroom Not Officially Disclosed 990 mm
Front Legroom Not Officially Disclosed 1060 mm
Rear Legroom Not Officially Disclosed 970 mm

In depth: how these cars differ

This Tunland V7 Double Cab and V23 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.

Performance index: Tunland V7 Double Cab 65 vs V23 42.

Efficiency index: Tunland V7 Double Cab 53 vs V23 99.

Safety-equipment index: Tunland V7 Double Cab 89 vs V23 93.

Practicality index: Tunland V7 Double Cab 84 vs V23 60.

Ownership-cover index: Tunland V7 Double Cab not separately scored vs V23 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 V7 Double Cab leads by 3 points

Tunland V7 Double Cab and V23 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Evidence leader 74 /100
Lead 3 points
Data 61% source coverage
74
#1 Evidence leader

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
Leads by 3 points
71
#2

V23

67% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Efficiency 99 Check Performance 42
Performance 42
Efficiency 99
Safety 93
Practicality 60
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Tunland V7 Double Cab +23 Efficiency V23 +46 Safety V23 +4 Practicality Tunland V7 Double Cab +24

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

Tunland V7 Double Cab

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

V23

Performance 42/100
Efficiency 99/100
Safety 93/100
Practicality 60/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Foton Tunland V7 Double Cab leads the specification evidence index with 74 pts vs 71 pts for V23

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Tunland V7 Double Cab leads. However, V23 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

Tunland V7 Double Cab vs V23 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.

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.