Foton Tunland V7 Double Cab vs Jetour X70 Plus

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
Jetour X70 Plus in South Africa

Jetour X70 Plus

Deluxe Petrol 6-Speed DCT Current
ZAR 484,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 115 kW 🔧 230 Nm ⛽ 12.8 km/l
+ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Foton Tunland V7 Double Cab vs Jetour X70 Plus: the short answer

Tunland V7 Double Cab has a modest catalogue-index lead, while X70 Plus remains close.

X70 Plus starts ZAR 235,000 cheaper Tunland V7 Double Cab from ZAR 689,900 · X70 Plus from ZAR 454,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Tunland V7 Double Cab X70 Plus
Maximum Power Tunland V7 Double Cab120 kW @ 3600 rpm X70 Plus115 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque Tunland V7 Double Cab450 Nm X70 Plus230 Nm
Engine Size Tunland V7 Double Cab2000 cc X70 Plus1498 cc
Combined Fuel Economy Tunland V7 Double Cab11.11 km/l X70 Plus12.8 km/l
Ground Clearance Tunland V7 Double Cab240 mm X70 Plus200 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

Jetour X70 Plus

Deluxe

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
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to: Published Performance Published Efficiency Published Practicality

X70 Plus

Strengths
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • 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 lower published fuel or energy use
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

X70 Plus

  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec Tunland V7 Double Cab X70 Plus
Model Introduced Year 2025 Not Available
Generation The current South African V7 is a 5,617 mm double cab with a 3,355 mm wheelbase and rear leaf springs. Current local listing
Facelift History Current South African Tunland V7 range, with no separate facelift identified. Not listed by current South African source page.
Facelift Launched Since Not Applicable Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending Not Applicable Current
Body Style Double-cab pickup SUV
Model Year 2026 Current
Production Status active Active
Segment Full-size double-cab bakkie SUV
Vehicle Type Light commercial vehicle SUV
Tare Mass Kg - 1576 kg
Spec Tunland V7 Double Cab X70 Plus
Length 5617 mm 4724 mm
Width 2000 mm 1900 mm
Height 1910 mm 1720 mm
Wheelbase 3355 mm 2720 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 240 mm 200 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) Not Officially Disclosed 200 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 76 l 57 l
Boot/Cargo Space Not Officially Disclosed 1680 l
Kerb Weight 2160 kg 1576 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 3030 kg 2076 kg
Payload Capacity Not Officially Disclosed 500 kg
Towing Capacity 3500 kg 1200 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 7 seats
Number of Rows 2 rows 2 rows
Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius Not Officially Disclosed 5.7 m
Front Headroom Not Officially Disclosed 1010 mm
Rear Headroom Not Officially Disclosed 980 mm
Front Legroom Not Officially Disclosed 1045 mm
Rear Legroom Not Officially Disclosed 900 mm

In depth: how these cars differ

This Tunland V7 Double Cab and X70 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 X70 Plus 45.

Efficiency index: Tunland V7 Double Cab 53 vs X70 Plus 50.

Safety-equipment index: Tunland V7 Double Cab 89 vs X70 Plus 91.

Practicality index: Tunland V7 Double Cab 84 vs X70 Plus 77.

Ownership-cover index: Tunland V7 Double Cab not separately scored vs X70 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.

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 8 points

Tunland V7 Double Cab has a modest catalogue-index lead, while X70 Plus remains close.

Evidence leader 74 /100
Lead 8 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 8 points
66
#2

X70 Plus

61% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 91 Check Performance 45
Performance 45
Efficiency 50
Safety 91
Practicality 77
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Tunland V7 Double Cab +20 Efficiency Tunland V7 Double Cab +3 Safety X70 Plus +2 Practicality Tunland V7 Double Cab +7

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

X70 Plus

Performance 45/100
Efficiency 50/100
Safety 91/100
Practicality 77/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Foton Tunland V7 Double Cab leads the specification evidence index with 74 pts vs 66 pts for X70 Plus

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Tunland V7 Double Cab leads. However, X70 Plus may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

Tunland V7 Double Cab vs X70 Plus 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.