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Foton Tunland V9 Double Cab vs Changan UNI-S: the short answer
Tunland V9 Double Cab and UNI-S are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
UNI-S starts ZAR 336,000 cheaperTunland V9 Double Cab from ZAR 725,900 · UNI-S from ZAR 389,900
Five key differences
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Specification
Tunland V9 Double Cab
UNI-S
Maximum Power
Tunland V9 Double Cab120 kW @ 3600 rpm
UNI-S138 kW
Maximum Torque
Tunland V9 Double Cab450 Nm
UNI-S300 Nm
Engine Size
Tunland V9 Double Cab2000 cc
UNI-S1500 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Tunland V9 Double Cab11.11 km/l
UNI-S14.49 km/l
Ground Clearance
Tunland V9 Double Cab240 mm
UNI-SNot Officially Disclosed
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
Hagalu editorial ratings
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Foton Tunland V9 Double Cab
LTD 4x4
Hagalu editorial rating
4.4/5★★★★★★★★★★
Desk research · Exact variant
Hagalu Editorial Team ·
Editorial assessment, not a customer rating. Not road-tested for this review.
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Specification evidence leader
Tunland V9 Double Cab
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
UNI-S
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 V9 Double Cab
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
UNI-S
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 V9 Double Cab
UNI-S
Model Introduced Year
2025
2026
Generation
The current V9 shares the newer 5,617 mm body footprint and uses a rear multi-link coil-spring arrangement.
First current South African UNI-S retail generation, offered in CS, CL and CE grades.
Facelift History
Current South African Tunland V9 range, with no separate facelift identified.
No South African facelift has been announced since the UNI-S entered local retail sale in 2026.
Facelift Launched Since
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Facelift Version Ending
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Body Style
Double-cab pickup
SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Full-size double-cab bakkie
Compact SUV
Vehicle Type
Light commercial vehicle
Passenger car
Spec
Tunland V9 Double Cab
UNI-S
Length
5617 mm
4539 mm
Width
2000 mm
1865 mm
Height
1910 mm
1680 mm
Wheelbase
3355 mm
2656 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
240 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
167 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
76 l
51 l
Boot/Cargo Space
Not Officially Disclosed
475 l
Kerb Weight
2305 kg
1505 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3055 kg
1825 kg
Payload Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
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
5.66 m
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 V9 Double Cab
UNI-S
Engine
2.0-litre AUCAN Turbocharged Diesel with 48V Mild Hybrid
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
NE15TG-AC
Fuel Type
Diesel Mild Hybrid
Petrol
Hybrid System
48V Mild Hybrid
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2000 cc
1500 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
300 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
4WD
FWD
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
7-Speed DCT
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
190 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
7 selectable modes
3 selectable modes
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 V9 Double Cab
UNI-S
Gearbox
8-Speed Automatic
7-Speed DCT
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, four-wheel drive
Not Officially Disclosed
LSD Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Transfer Case
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Differential Lock
Front and rear electronically controlled differential locks
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
DCT
Clutch Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Dual-clutch
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Automatic
Drivetrain
4WD
FWD
4WD Engagement
Electronically controlled
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Hi Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Lo Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Selector
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Differential Lock
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Gearbox Type
Torque-Converter Automatic
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Low Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Axle Layout
4x4
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Differential Lock
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission Speeds
8
7
Spec
Tunland V9 Double Cab
UNI-S
Claimed Mileage
11.11 km/l
14.49 km/l
City Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Highway Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
76 l
51 l
Emission Standard
Euro 4
Euro 6
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Real-world Mileage
11.11 km/l
14.49 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Charging Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Litres
76
51
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 V9 Double Cab
UNI-S
Airbags
6
6
ABS
Yes
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Yes
Traction Control
Yes
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Yes
Hill Start Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
ISOFIX Mounts
Upper and lower child-seat anchors
Yes
Brake Assist
Yes
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver and front passenger
Front Parking Sensors
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
AEB
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
BA
Yes
Yes
Brake Override System
Brake priority
Not Officially Disclosed
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Yes
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
EBD
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Yes
Hill Hold
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver and front passenger
Side Airbags
Yes
Yes
Stability Control
Yes
Yes
TCS
Yes
Yes
Knee Airbag
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
ABS EBD
Yes
Yes
Spec
Tunland V9 Double Cab
UNI-S
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Yes
Parking Sensors
Rear
Rear (6 sensors)
Rear View Camera
Yes
Yes
360 Degree Camera
360-degree surround view with dash camera
540-degree HD panoramic view
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
Yes
Auto Highbeam
Yes
Yes
Auto Wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Yes
Reverse Camera
Yes
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Park Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Straight-in/straight-out automatic parking
Around View Monitor
360-degree surround view with dash camera
540-degree HD panoramic view
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Yes
Spec
Tunland V9 Double Cab
UNI-S
Seat Material
Synthetic leather
Microfiber leather
Heated Seats
Front
Not Officially Disclosed
Ventilated Seats
Front
Front seat cushions
Ambient Lighting
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Steering Wheel Material
Not Officially Disclosed
Microfiber leather
60 40 Split Seat
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
10-way electric with 4-way lumbar support
6-way electric
Passenger Seat Adjustment
4-way electric
4-way electric
Seat Trim
Synthetic leather
Microfiber leather
Spec
Tunland V9 Double Cab
UNI-S
Climate Control
Dual-zone climate control with rear ducting
Automatic climate control
Power Windows
All windows
All four windows; one-touch up/down
Keyless Entry
Yes
Passive entry
Push Button Start
Yes
Yes
Wireless Charging
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Sunroof
Panoramic sunroof
Electric panoramic sunroof
Electric Tailgate
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
AC Type
Dual-zone climate control with rear ducting
Automatic climate control
Spec
Tunland V9 Double Cab
UNI-S
Infotainment System
14.6-inch infotainment screen
12.8-inch infotainment system
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Yes
Android Auto
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Yes
Number of Speakers
6
8
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Officially Disclosed
10.25-inch instrument display
USB Ports
Not Officially Disclosed
1 USB-A and 1 USB-C in front
Infotainment Screen
14.6-inch
12.8-inch
Touchscreen
14.6-inch
12.8-inch
Spec
Tunland V9 Double Cab
UNI-S
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
LED
Fog Lamps
Yes
Rear fog lamp
Roof Rails
Yes
Yes
Exterior Colour Options
Not Officially Disclosed
Black, Putty Grey, Shadow Grey, Fluorite Grey, Moon White
Headlights
Yes
Yes
Panoramic Sunroof
Yes
Yes
Spec
Tunland V9 Double Cab
UNI-S
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
7 selectable drive modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Locking Differential
Front and rear
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD System Type
4WD
Not Officially Disclosed
Breakover Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Tunland V9 Double Cab
UNI-S
Tyre Size
265/70 R18 AT
225/55 R19
Front Brake Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Solid disc
Spare Wheel Type
Full-size steel wheel
Temporary-use spare
Wheel Rim Size
18-inch alloy wheels
19-inch aluminium-alloy wheels
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
Electronic parking brake
Spec
Tunland V9 Double Cab
UNI-S
Front Suspension
Double-wishbone independent
MacPherson independent
Rear Suspension
Multi-link
Multi-link independent
Spec
Tunland V9 Double Cab
UNI-S
CO2 Emissions
Not Officially Disclosed
179 g/km
Spec
Tunland V9 Double Cab
UNI-S
Service Plan
5 years / 75,000 km
5 years / 90,000 km
Spec
Tunland V9 Double Cab
UNI-S
Ownership Role
Current South African derivative
Current South African derivative
Price Zar
799900 ZAR
469900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current South African retail price
Current South African retail price
Starting Price
799900
469900
Starting Price Zar
799900
469900
Spec
Tunland V9 Double Cab
UNI-S
Warranty
5 years / unlimited km; roadside assistance 5 years
5 years / 150,000 km; roadside assistance 5 years
In depth: how these cars differ
This Tunland V9 Double Cab and UNI-S 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 V9 Double Cab 71 vs UNI-S 59.
Efficiency index: Tunland V9 Double Cab 53 vs UNI-S 55.
Safety-equipment index: Tunland V9 Double Cab 90 vs UNI-S 92.
Practicality index: Tunland V9 Double Cab 84 vs UNI-S 68.
Ownership-cover index: Tunland V9 Double Cab not separately scored vs UNI-S 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 V9 Double Cab leads by 7 points
Tunland V9 Double Cab and UNI-S are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Tunland V9 Double Cab
Performance
71/100
Efficiency
53/100
Safety
90/100
Practicality
84/100
UNI-S
Performance
59/100
Efficiency
55/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
68/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexFoton Tunland V9 Double Cab
leads the specification evidence index with 76 pts
vs 69 pts for UNI-S
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Tunland V9 Double Cab leads. However, UNI-S may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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