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Foton Tunland V7 Double Cab vs BMW X5: the short answer
X5 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Tunland V7 Double Cab remains close.
Tunland V7 Double Cab starts ZAR 1,106,100 cheaperTunland V7 Double Cab from ZAR 689,900 · X5 from ZAR 1,796,000
Five key differences
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Specification
Tunland V7 Double Cab
X5
Maximum Power
Tunland V7 Double Cab120 kW @ 3600 rpm
X5390 kW @ 5500-6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
Tunland V7 Double Cab450 Nm
X5750 Nm @ 1800-4600 rpm
Engine Size
Tunland V7 Double Cab2000 cc
X54395 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Tunland V7 Double Cab11.11 km/l
X512.5 km/l
Ground Clearance
Tunland V7 Double Cab240 mm
X5190 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
Hagalu editorial ratings
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Foton Tunland V7 Double Cab
VLX 4x2
Hagalu editorial rating
4.2/5★★★★★★★★★★
Desk research · Exact variant
Hagalu Editorial Team ·
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Tunland V7 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
Specification evidence leader
X5
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Efficiency
Which One's Right for You?
Tunland V7 Double Cab
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
X5
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Tunland V7 Double Cab
X5
Model Introduced Year
2025
2018
Generation
The current South African V7 is a 5,617 mm double cab with a 3,355 mm wheelbase and rear leaf springs.
Fourth-generation G05 BMW X5, retained as the current retail range and kept separate from the announced G65 successor.
Facelift History
Current South African Tunland V7 range, with no separate facelift identified.
The G05 received its life-cycle update for South Africa in 2023 and remains the current run-out generation at present.
Facelift Launched Since
Not Applicable
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Not Applicable
Current
Body Style
Double-cab pickup
SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Full-size double-cab bakkie
Premium SUV
Vehicle Type
Light commercial vehicle
Car
Spec
Tunland V7 Double Cab
X5
Length
5617 mm
1 mm
Width
2000 mm
1 mm
Height
1910 mm
1 mm
Wheelbase
3355 mm
1 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
240 mm
190 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
170 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
76 l
83 l
Boot/Cargo Space
Not Officially Disclosed
553 l
Kerb Weight
2160 kg
1944 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3030 kg
2455 kg
Payload Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
495 kg
Towing Capacity
3500 kg
2000 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
5.8 m
Front Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
1017 mm
Rear Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
991 mm
Front Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
1043 mm
Rear Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
924 mm
Spec
Tunland V7 Double Cab
X5
Engine
2.0-litre AUCAN Turbocharged Diesel with 48V Mild Hybrid
BMW 48V mild-hybrid turbocharged engine
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
B48
Fuel Type
Diesel Mild Hybrid
Petrol Mild Hybrid
Hybrid System
48V Mild Hybrid
48V Mild Hybrid
Engine Displacement
2000 cc
4395 cc
Cylinders
Not Officially Disclosed
8
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
V
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
16
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Twin Turbocharged
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Direct injection
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
10.5:1
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
82.0 mm
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
94.6 mm
Maximum Power
120 kW @ 3600 rpm
390 kW @ 5500-6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
450 Nm
750 Nm @ 1800-4600 rpm
Combined Power
Not Officially Disclosed
1 kW
Combined Torque
Not Officially Disclosed
1 Nm
Motor Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Permanent-magnet synchronous electric motor
Number of Motors
Not Officially Disclosed
1
Motor Location
Not Officially Disclosed
Integrated transmission electric motor
Drive Type
Not Officially Disclosed
AWD
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
8-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
250 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
4.3 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
12.2 sec
Drive Modes
3 selectable modes
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
7000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
100 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
220 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
1 kWh
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
64.8 kWh
Battery Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Lithium-ion
Battery Voltage
Not Officially Disclosed
400 V
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 Officially Disclosed
Yes
Spec
Tunland V7 Double Cab
X5
Gearbox
8-Speed Automatic
8-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, rear-wheel drive
All-wheel drive
LSD Available
Not Officially Disclosed
M sport differential
Transfer Case
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Paddle Shifters
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Final Drive Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Number of Gears
8
8
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Automatic selector
Drivetrain
Not Officially Disclosed
AWD
4WD Engagement
Not Officially Disclosed
Electronically controlled AWD
4WD Hi Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
4WD Lo Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
4WD Selector
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Front Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Gearbox Type
Torque-Converter Automatic
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Low Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Axle Layout
4x2
Yes
Rear Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Transmission Speeds
8
8
Spec
Tunland V7 Double Cab
X5
Claimed Mileage
11.11 km/l
12.5 km/l
City Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
10.5 km/l
Highway Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
15.0 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
76 l
1 l
Emission Standard
Euro 4
Euro 6
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Real-world Mileage
11.11 km/l
12.5 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
76
1
Combined Driving Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Officially Disclosed
360 km
Range Real World Mixed
Not Officially Disclosed
420 km
Spec
Tunland V7 Double Cab
X5
Airbags
6
6
ABS
Yes
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Standard
Traction Control
Yes
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Yes
Hill Start Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Upper and lower child-seat anchors
Standard
Brake Assist
Yes
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
AEB
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
BA
Yes
Standard
Brake Override System
Brake priority
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Yes
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
EBD
Yes
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Standard
Hill Hold
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Side Airbags
Yes
Yes
Stability Control
Yes
Standard
TCS
Yes
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
ABS EBD
Yes
Standard
Spec
Tunland V7 Double Cab
X5
Cruise Control
Cruise Control
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Yes
Parking Sensors
Rear
Yes
Rear View Camera
Yes
Yes
360 Degree Camera
360-degree surround view with dash camera
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
Yes
Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Auto Highbeam
Yes
Standard
Auto Wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Yes
Reverse Camera
Yes
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Park Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Around View Monitor
360-degree surround view with dash camera
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Yes
Spec
Tunland V7 Double Cab
X5
Seat Material
Synthetic leather
BMW Individual extended leather trim 'Merino' Black
Heated Seats
Front
Front
Ventilated Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Ambient Lighting
Yes
Standard
Steering Wheel Material
Not Officially Disclosed
Steering wheel M Leather
60 40 Split Seat
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
10-way electric with 4-way lumbar support
Electric with driver memory
Passenger Seat Adjustment
4-way electric
Electric multi-way
Seat Trim
Synthetic leather
Yes
Spec
Tunland V7 Double Cab
X5
Climate Control
Dual-zone climate control with rear ducting
Standard
Power Windows
All windows
Standard
Keyless Entry
Yes
Comfort Access
Push Button Start
Yes
Yes
Wireless Charging
Yes
Standard
Sunroof
Not Officially Disclosed
Panoramic
Electric Tailgate
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
AC Type
Dual-zone climate control with rear ducting
Standard
Spec
Tunland V7 Double Cab
X5
Infotainment System
14.6-inch infotainment screen
Yes
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Yes
Android Auto
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Yes
Number of Speakers
6
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Officially Disclosed
BMW Live Cockpit Professional (includes head-up display)
USB Ports
Not Officially Disclosed
2
Infotainment Screen
14.6-inch
14.9
Touchscreen
14.6-inch
14.9
Spec
Tunland V7 Double Cab
X5
LED Headlamps
Yes
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
Standard
Fog Lamps
Yes
Yes
Roof Rails
Yes
BMW Individual roof rails high-gloss Shadow Line
Exterior Colour Options
Not Officially Disclosed
Multiple manufacturer colours
Headlights
Yes
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Spec
Tunland V7 Double Cab
X5
Approach Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
25 deg
Departure Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
23 deg
Wading Depth
Not Officially Disclosed
500 mm
Terrain Modes
3 selectable drive modes
Auto; Sport; Eco
Locking Differential
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
All-wheel drive
Breakover Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
20 deg
Spec
Tunland V7 Double Cab
X5
Tyre Size
265/70 R18 AT
Runflat tyres
Front Brake Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Full-size steel wheel
Emergency spare wheel
Wheel Rim Size
18-inch alloy wheels
Y-spoke Styling 741 M, Bicolour, Mixed Tyres, 21"
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
Electronic
Spec
Tunland V7 Double Cab
X5
Front Suspension
Double-wishbone independent
Adaptive M Suspension
Rear Suspension
Leaf spring
Adaptive M Suspension
Spec
Tunland V7 Double Cab
X5
CO2 Emissions
Not Officially Disclosed
1 g/km
Spec
Tunland V7 Double Cab
X5
Service Plan
5 years / 75,000 km
5 years / 100000 km BMW Motorplan
Spec
Tunland V7 Double Cab
X5
Ownership Role
Current South African derivative
Private, business and fleet
Price Zar
689900 ZAR
2205000 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current South African retail price
Current recommended retail price
Starting Price
689900
2205000
Starting Price Zar
689900
2205000
Spec
Tunland V7 Double Cab
X5
Warranty
5 years / unlimited km; roadside assistance 5 years
Yes
In depth: how these cars differ
This Tunland V7 Double Cab and X5 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 X5 100.
Efficiency index: Tunland V7 Double Cab 53 vs X5 62.
Safety-equipment index: Tunland V7 Double Cab 89 vs X5 92.
Practicality index: Tunland V7 Double Cab 84 vs X5 70.
Ownership-cover index: Tunland V7 Double Cab not separately scored vs X5 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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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
X5 leads by 9 points
X5 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Tunland V7 Double Cab remains close.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
X5
Performance
100/100
Efficiency
62/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
70/100
Tunland V7 Double Cab
Performance
65/100
Efficiency
53/100
Safety
89/100
Practicality
84/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexBMW X5
leads the specification evidence index with 83 pts
vs 74 pts for Tunland V7 Double Cab
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, X5 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.
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