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Foton Tunland V7 Double Cab vs Mahindra XUV3XO: the short answer
Tunland V7 Double Cab has a modest catalogue-index lead, while XUV3XO remains close.
XUV3XO starts ZAR 429,901 cheaperTunland V7 Double Cab from ZAR 689,900 · XUV3XO from ZAR 259,999
Five key differences
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Specification
Tunland V7 Double Cab
XUV3XO
Maximum Power
Tunland V7 Double Cab120 kW @ 3600 rpm
XUV3XO82 kW @ 5000 rpm
Maximum Torque
Tunland V7 Double Cab450 Nm
XUV3XO200 Nm
Engine Size
Tunland V7 Double Cab2000 cc
XUV3XO1197 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Tunland V7 Double Cab11.11 km/l
XUV3XO18 km/l
Ground Clearance
Tunland V7 Double Cab240 mm
XUV3XO201 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)
Specification evidence leader
Tunland V7 Double Cab
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
XUV3XO
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
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 more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
XUV3XO
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Tunland V7 Double Cab
XUV3XO
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
-
1362 kg
Spec
Tunland V7 Double Cab
XUV3XO
Length
5617 mm
3990 mm
Width
2000 mm
1821 mm
Height
1910 mm
1647 mm
Wheelbase
3355 mm
2600 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
240 mm
201 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Fuel Tank Capacity
76 l
42 l
Boot/Cargo Space
Not Officially Disclosed
364 l
Kerb Weight
2160 kg
1362 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3030 kg
-
Payload Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Towing Capacity
3500 kg
-
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
-
Doors
4 doors
-
Minimum Turning Radius
Not Officially Disclosed
5.3 m
Front Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Rear Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Front Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Rear Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Spec
Tunland V7 Double Cab
XUV3XO
Engine
2.0-litre AUCAN Turbocharged Diesel with 48V Mild Hybrid
1.2-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Diesel Mild Hybrid
Petrol
Hybrid System
48V Mild Hybrid
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2000 cc
1197 cc
Cylinders
Not Officially Disclosed
3
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
82 kW @ 5000 rpm
Maximum Torque
450 Nm
200 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
6-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
3 selectable modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
60.2 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
146.8 Nm/tonne
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
XUV3XO
Gearbox
8-Speed Automatic
Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, rear-wheel drive
Front-wheel drive
LSD Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
8
6
Transmission Type
Automatic
6-speed automatic
Clutch Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Not Applicable
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 Applicable
Front Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Torque-Converter Automatic
6-speed automatic
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 Applicable
Transmission Speeds
8
6
Spec
Tunland V7 Double Cab
XUV3XO
Claimed Mileage
11.11 km/l
18 km/l
City Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
14.7 km/l
Highway Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
20.8 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
76 l
42 l
Emission Standard
Euro 4
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
11.11 km/l
18 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
76
42
Combined Driving Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Spec
Tunland V7 Double Cab
XUV3XO
Airbags
6
6
ABS
Yes
Not Available
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Standard
Traction Control
Yes
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
Upper and lower child-seat anchors
Standard
Brake Assist
Yes
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Not Available
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Seat belt reminder for all passengers
Front Parking Sensors
Not Officially Disclosed
Front parking sensors
AEB
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
BA
Yes
Not Available
Brake Override System
Brake priority
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Standard
Driver Airbag
Yes
Standard
EBD
Yes
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Not Available
Hill Hold
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Officially Disclosed
Seat belt reminder for all passengers
Side Airbags
Yes
Standard
Stability Control
Yes
Standard
TCS
Yes
Not Available
Knee Airbag
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
ABS EBD
Yes
Not Available
Spec
Tunland V7 Double Cab
XUV3XO
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
Blind View Monitoring
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Rear
Reverse parking sensors
Rear View Camera
Yes
Rear view camera
360 Degree Camera
360-degree surround view with dash camera
360-degree surround view system
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Yes
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Yes
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Reverse parking sensors
Reverse Camera
Yes
Rear view camera
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Park Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Around View Monitor
360-degree surround view with dash camera
360-degree surround view system
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
Blind View Monitoring
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Not Available
Spec
Tunland V7 Double Cab
XUV3XO
Seat Material
Synthetic leather
Leatherette
Heated Seats
Front
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
Yes
Not Applicable
Steering Wheel Material
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
60 40 Split Seat
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Driver Seat Adjustment
10-way electric with 4-way lumbar support
Height-adjustable driver seat
Passenger Seat Adjustment
4-way electric
Height-adjustable driver seat
Seat Trim
Synthetic leather
Leatherette
Rear Armrest
-
Rear armrest with cup holder
Front Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Rear AC Vents
-
Standard
Spec
Tunland V7 Double Cab
XUV3XO
Climate Control
Dual-zone climate control with rear ducting
Dual-zone climate control
Power Windows
All windows
Standard
Keyless Entry
Yes
Remote keyless entry
Push Button Start
Yes
Push button start
Wireless Charging
Yes
Standard
Sunroof
Not Officially Disclosed
Skyroof
Electric Tailgate
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
AC Type
Dual-zone climate control with rear ducting
Dual-zone climate control
Load Bed Length
-
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
-
Not Applicable
Automatic Headlamps
-
Standard
Auto Dimming Mirror
-
Standard
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
364 l
Follow Me Home Headlamps
-
Standard
12V Accessory Socket
-
12V socket
Front Armrest
-
Front armrest with storage
Loadbox Length Mm
-
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
-
Not Applicable
Spec
Tunland V7 Double Cab
XUV3XO
Infotainment System
14.6-inch infotainment screen
10.25-inch HD infotainment
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Wired Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Not Officially Disclosed
Wireless Android Auto
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Not Available
Number of Speakers
6
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Officially Disclosed
10.25-inch digital cluster
USB Ports
Not Officially Disclosed
Front USB-A and rear USB-C
Infotainment Screen
14.6-inch
10.25-inch HD infotainment
Touchscreen
14.6-inch
10.25-inch HD infotainment
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Yes
Wired Apple CarPlay
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
-
Steering audio control
Spec
Tunland V7 Double Cab
XUV3XO
LED Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
LED signature lamp
Fog Lamps
Yes
LED front fog lamps
Roof Rails
Yes
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
Not Officially Disclosed
See OEM source page for colour availability.
Headlights
Yes
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Officially Disclosed
Skyroof
Rear Wiper
-
Standard
Spec
Tunland V7 Double Cab
XUV3XO
Approach Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Departure Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Wading Depth
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Terrain Modes
3 selectable drive modes
Not Available
Locking Differential
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
-
Not Applicable
Ground Clearance Min
-
Not Applicable
Spec
Tunland V7 Double Cab
XUV3XO
Tyre Size
265/70 R18 AT
Not Available
Front Brake Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Rear Brake Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Spare Wheel Type
Full-size steel wheel
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
18-inch alloy wheels
R16 steel wheels
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
Electronic parking brake
Parking Brake Type
-
Electronic parking brake
Electric Park Brake
-
Electronic parking brake with auto hold
Spec
Tunland V7 Double Cab
XUV3XO
Front Suspension
Double-wishbone independent
MacPherson strut with anti-roll bar
Rear Suspension
Leaf spring
Torsion beam with coil springs
Front Track Width
-
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
-
Not Applicable
Spec
Tunland V7 Double Cab
XUV3XO
CO2 Emissions
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Petrol
Spec
Tunland V7 Double Cab
XUV3XO
Service Plan
5 years / 75,000 km
5 years / 100 000 km
Spec
Tunland V7 Double Cab
XUV3XO
Ownership Role
Current South African derivative
South Africa market model
Price Zar
689900 ZAR
374999 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current South African retail price
flagship
Starting Price
689900
259999
Starting Price Zar
689900
259999
Spec
Tunland V7 Double Cab
XUV3XO
Warranty
5 years / unlimited km; roadside assistance 5 years
5 years / 150 000 km
Basic 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 XUV3XO 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 XUV3XO 40.
Efficiency index: Tunland V7 Double Cab 53 vs XUV3XO 69.
Safety-equipment index: Tunland V7 Double Cab 89 vs XUV3XO 84.
Practicality index: Tunland V7 Double Cab 84 vs XUV3XO 66.
Ownership-cover index: Tunland V7 Double Cab not separately scored vs XUV3XO 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 10 points
Tunland V7 Double Cab has a modest catalogue-index lead, while XUV3XO remains close.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Tunland V7 Double Cab
Performance
65/100
Efficiency
53/100
Safety
89/100
Practicality
84/100
XUV3XO
Performance
40/100
Efficiency
69/100
Safety
84/100
Practicality
66/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexFoton Tunland V7 Double Cab
leads the specification evidence index with 74 pts
vs 64 pts for XUV3XO
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Tunland V7 Double Cab leads. However, XUV3XO may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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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.
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