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 vs BAIC X55 Plus: the short answer
Tunland V7 Double Cab has a modest catalogue-index lead, while X55 Plus remains close.
X55 Plus starts ZAR 260,000 cheaperTunland V7 Double Cab from ZAR 689,900 · X55 Plus from ZAR 429,900
Five key differences
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Specification
Tunland V7 Double Cab
X55 Plus
Maximum Power
Tunland V7 Double Cab120 kW @ 3600 rpm
X55 Plus138 kW
Maximum Torque
Tunland V7 Double Cab450 Nm
X55 Plus305 Nm
Engine Size
Tunland V7 Double Cab2000 cc
X55 Plus1498 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Tunland V7 Double Cab11.11 km/l
X55 Plus12.99 km/l
Ground Clearance
Tunland V7 Double Cab240 mm
X55 PlusNot Officially Disclosed
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
Hagalu Editorial Team ·
Editorial assessment, not a customer rating. Not road-tested for this review.
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 listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
No obvious weak spots to flag.
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
X55 Plus
Strengths
Nothing stands out clearly here.
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:General Use
Which One's Right for You?
Tunland V7 Double Cab
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
X55 Plus
Buyers who prefer this derivative's confirmed specification mix
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Spec
Tunland V7 Double Cab
X55 Plus
Model Introduced Year
2025
2024
Generation
The current South African V7 is a 5,617 mm double cab with a 3,355 mm wheelbase and rear leaf springs.
Current upgraded X55 Plus generation for South Africa, mechanically based around BAIC's Magic Core 1.5T engine, DCT380 seven-speed dual-clutch transmission and front-wheel drive.
Facelift History
Current South African Tunland V7 range, with no separate facelift identified.
The original X55 arrived locally in 2022. BAIC launched the upgraded X55 Plus in August 2024 with revised exterior details, a full-black interior, updated wheel and exhaust treatment, and additional connectivity features.
Facelift Launched Since
Not Applicable
2024
Facelift Version Ending
Not Applicable
Current
Body Style
Double-cab pickup
Five-door compact SUV
Model Year
2026
2024
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Full-size double-cab bakkie
Compact SUV
Vehicle Type
Light commercial vehicle
SUV
Spec
Tunland V7 Double Cab
X55 Plus
Length
5617 mm
4620 mm
Width
2000 mm
1886 mm
Height
1910 mm
1680 mm
Wheelbase
3355 mm
2735 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
240 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
160 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
76 l
53 l
Boot/Cargo Space
Not Officially Disclosed
350 l
Kerb Weight
2160 kg
1480 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3030 kg
1970 kg
Payload Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
490 kg
Towing Capacity
3500 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
4 doors
5 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
Spec
Tunland V7 Double Cab
X55 Plus
Engine
2.0-litre AUCAN Turbocharged Diesel with 48V Mild Hybrid
1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
A156T2H
Fuel Type
Diesel Mild Hybrid
Petrol
Hybrid System
48V Mild Hybrid
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2000 cc
1498 cc
Cylinders
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
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
120 kW @ 3600 rpm
138 kW
Maximum Torque
450 Nm
305 Nm
Combined Power
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Drive Type
Not Officially Disclosed
FWD
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
7-Speed DCT
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
200 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
7.7 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
3 selectable modes
Eco, Sport, Comfort, Smart
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 Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
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
Not Applicable
Spec
Tunland V7 Double Cab
X55 Plus
Gearbox
8-Speed Automatic
7DCT
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, rear-wheel drive
FWD
LSD Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Transfer Case
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Paddle Shifters
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Final Drive Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Gears
8
7
Transmission Type
Automatic
7-speed dual-clutch transmission
Clutch Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Not Officially Disclosed
Drivetrain
Not Officially Disclosed
Front-wheel drive
4WD Engagement
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Gearbox Type
Torque-Converter Automatic
Dual-clutch
Low Range Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4x2
Front-wheel drive
Rear Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission Speeds
8
7
Spec
Tunland V7 Double Cab
X55 Plus
Claimed Mileage
11.11 km/l
12.99 km/l
City Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Highway Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
76 l
53 l
Emission Standard
Euro 4
Euro VI
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Start Stop
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Real-world Mileage
11.11 km/l
12.99 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Charging Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Litres
76
53
Combined Driving Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Consumption
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Range Real World Highway
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Range Real World Mixed
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Tunland V7 Double Cab
X55 Plus
Airbags
6
6
ABS
Yes
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Standard
Traction Control
Yes
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Standard
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
Not Available
AEB
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
BA
Yes
Standard
Brake Override System
Brake priority
Standard
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Standard
Driver Airbag
Yes
Standard
EBD
Yes
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Standard
Hill Hold
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Side Airbags
Yes
Standard
Stability Control
Yes
Standard
TCS
Yes
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
ABS EBD
Yes
Standard
Spec
Tunland V7 Double Cab
X55 Plus
Cruise Control
Cruise Control
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Parking Sensors
Rear
Standard
Rear View Camera
Yes
Standard
360 Degree Camera
360-degree surround view with dash camera
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Yes
Standard
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Highbeam
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Standard
Reverse Camera
Yes
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Park Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Around View Monitor
360-degree surround view with dash camera
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Not Available
Spec
Tunland V7 Double Cab
X55 Plus
Seat Material
Synthetic leather
Leather
Heated Seats
Front
Not Available
Ventilated Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Ambient Lighting
Yes
Not Available
Steering Wheel Material
Not Officially Disclosed
Leather
60 40 Split Seat
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Driver Seat Adjustment
10-way electric with 4-way lumbar support
6-way manual
Passenger Seat Adjustment
4-way electric
6-way manual
Seat Trim
Synthetic leather
Leather
Spec
Tunland V7 Double Cab
X55 Plus
Climate Control
Dual-zone climate control with rear ducting
Air conditioning
Power Windows
All windows
Standard
Keyless Entry
Yes
Standard
Push Button Start
Yes
Standard
Wireless Charging
Yes
Not Available
Sunroof
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
AC Type
Dual-zone climate control with rear ducting
Air conditioning
Spec
Tunland V7 Double Cab
X55 Plus
Infotainment System
14.6-inch infotainment screen
BAIC DA head unit with radio, Bluetooth and smartphone connection
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Standard
Android Auto
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Standard
Number of Speakers
6
4
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Officially Disclosed
10.25-inch LCD instrument screen
USB Ports
Not Officially Disclosed
Front USB, rear USB and Type-C charging
Infotainment Screen
14.6-inch
10.1-inch central touchscreen
Touchscreen
14.6-inch
10.1-inch central touchscreen
Spec
Tunland V7 Double Cab
X55 Plus
LED Headlamps
Yes
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
Standard
Fog Lamps
Yes
Standard
Roof Rails
Yes
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Yellow, Metallic Grey, Scarlet Red, Krypton Grey, Polar White, Turquoise Blue
Headlights
Yes
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Spec
Tunland V7 Double Cab
X55 Plus
Approach Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Departure Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Wading Depth
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Terrain Modes
3 selectable drive modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Locking Differential
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Tunland V7 Double Cab
X55 Plus
Tyre Size
265/70 R18 AT
225/60 R18
Front Brake Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Solid disc
Spare Wheel Type
Full-size steel wheel
Space-saver spare wheel
Wheel Rim Size
18-inch alloy wheels
18-inch
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
Electric parking brake
Spec
Tunland V7 Double Cab
X55 Plus
Front Suspension
Double-wishbone independent
MacPherson independent suspension
Rear Suspension
Leaf spring
Multi-link independent suspension
Spec
Tunland V7 Double Cab
X55 Plus
CO2 Emissions
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Tunland V7 Double Cab
X55 Plus
Service Plan
5 years / 75,000 km
5 Years / 60 000 km
Spec
Tunland V7 Double Cab
X55 Plus
Ownership Role
Current South African derivative
Private buyer ownership with BAIC South Africa warranty and service support
Price Zar
689900 ZAR
429900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current South African retail price
Current ex-showroom price
Starting Price
689900
429900
Starting Price Zar
689900
429900
Spec
Tunland V7 Double Cab
X55 Plus
Warranty
5 years / unlimited km; roadside assistance 5 years
5 Years / 150 000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This Tunland V7 Double Cab and X55 Plus 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 X55 Plus 62.
Efficiency index: Tunland V7 Double Cab 53 vs X55 Plus 53.
Safety-equipment index: Tunland V7 Double Cab 89 vs X55 Plus 88.
Practicality index: Tunland V7 Double Cab 84 vs X55 Plus 55.
Ownership-cover index: Tunland V7 Double Cab not separately scored vs X55 Plus 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
Tunland V7 Double Cab leads by 9 points
Tunland V7 Double Cab has a modest catalogue-index lead, while X55 Plus remains close.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Tunland V7 Double Cab
Performance
65/100
Efficiency
53/100
Safety
89/100
Practicality
84/100
X55 Plus
Performance
62/100
Efficiency
53/100
Safety
88/100
Practicality
55/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexFoton Tunland V7 Double Cab
leads the specification evidence index with 74 pts
vs 65 pts for X55 Plus
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Tunland V7 Double Cab leads. However, X55 Plus may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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