Truck Diesel 5-Speed Manual 3-seat

Foton Miler

Price in South Africa, real specs & fuel economy — 2026

Model year 2026 Generation Single-row cab platform on a 2,900 mm wheelbase with four body configurations in the live local range. Body style Chassis cab
Miler is a South African Truck with a truck body and diesel power.
ZAR 339,900
On-road in
ZAR 354,088
What makes up this price?
Vehicle price (ex-showroom)
ZAR 339,900
Registration allowance
ZAR 4,400
Licensing allowance
ZAR 1,700
Inspection / roadworthy allowance
ZAR 1,150
Dealer handling / delivery
ZAR 3,200
Insurance
ZAR 3,739
Other fees
ZAR 0
Ex-showroom ZAR 339,900
Finance estimate from ZAR 5,938/month Based on Chassis Cab Ex-showroom basis · approx. 20% deposit · 11.5% p.a. · 60 months · no balloon
Engine:2000cc (2.0L) Torque:320Nm (236 lb-ft) Power:92kW (123 bhp)

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Fuel Economy km/l · US mpg equivalent
Combined To be announced
City To be announced
Highway To be announced

On-road pricing varies by dealer. Fuel figures are manufacturer claims or source-backed estimates where a separate city/highway cycle is not published; your real numbers depend on traffic, terrain and driving style.

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Hagalu editorial rating: 3.8/5 Review

Estimate monthly vehicle finance for the Foton Miler in South Africa. The default illustration uses the ex-showroom price, approximately 20% deposit, 11.5% nominal annual interest over 60 months and no balloon payment.

Estimated monthly instalment
ZAR 5,938
Total Interest
ZAR 86,280
Total Payable
ZAR 356,280
Principal Interest

* Illustrative estimate based on the ex-showroom price, approximately 20% deposit, 11.5% nominal annual interest, 60 months and no balloon payment, using the Chassis Cab. Excludes initiation fees, monthly service fees, credit-life insurance and vehicle insurance. Your lender quotation may differ.

Vehicle specifications and buying guidance • Hagalu

Foton Miler

Miler is a South African Truck with a truck body and diesel power.

Chassis Cab is a conversion base and should not receive cargo-volume claims before a body is engineered. The correct comparison therefore includes body mass, aperture, internal dimensions, insulation, refrigeration performance, power source, certification, warranty and repair responsibility—not only the cab and engine price. Refrigerator Body adds temperature-control potential at R559,900, far above the R339,900 chassis price, and needs a proper cold-chain specification rather than a generic delivery calculation. A conversion contract should name axle loads, payload, overall height, electrical demand and responsibility for defects. Refrigerated users must define target temperature, recovery after door openings and backup arrangements. Current South African Miler range, with no separate facelift identified. Single-row cab platform on a 2,900 mm wheelbase with four body configurations in the live local range. Chassis Cab suits a professionally engineered conversion; Dropside supports open access; Box Body secures dry freight; Refrigerator Body starts a cold-chain solution. Refrigerated work adds temperature performance and backup obligations that justify close scrutiny of the large price premium. The Miler is strongest as a configurable commercial platform with a known 92 kW/320 Nm diesel and four officially priced bodies. The widening price steps are meaningful only when conversion, payload and downtime are costed. Across all four, calculate payload from delivered—not bare-chassis—mass, and model the service plan separately because it is listed as available. Body certification, payload sign-off and aftersales responsibility should be settled before the completed truck starts earning. Any later refrigeration, shelving or tail-lift work should trigger another payload calculation and a fresh insurance check, because usable capacity changes with the conversion. A proper look at the Miler begins with the local specification, then moves to the owner’s week. Here, a South African price reference of R339,900 sits beside engine of 2.0-litre Turbocharged Diesel, while a power output of 92 kW sets a practical boundary. The Miler has a clearer South African buying case when its truck shape is connected to the work it must do. The useful starting points are a truck body and Diesel power; together they explain more than a badge or a screen size. Here, a 5-Speed Manual transmission sits beside a listed payload of 2180, while warranty of 5 years / 200,000 km; roadside assistance 5 years sets a practical boundary for Miler. That combination is more useful than treating every derivative as interchangeable for Miler. The buyer should compare the actual vehicle offered in South Africa, including its price, equipment and support terms for Miler

Foton Miler — Quick Facts

Foton Miler Variants & Prices

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Cmp Variant Trim Fuel Efficiency / range Transmission Price
Chassis Cab Chassis Cab Diesel Not published 5-Speed Manual ZAR 339,900
Dropside Dropside Diesel Not published 5-Speed Manual ZAR 359,900
Box Body Box Body Diesel Not published 5-Speed Manual ZAR 399,900
Refrigerator Body Refrigerator Body Diesel Not published 5-Speed Manual ZAR 559,900
Cmp Variant Trim Fuel Efficiency / range Transmission Price
Chassis Cab Chassis Cab Diesel Not published 5-Speed Manual ZAR 339,900
Dropside Dropside Diesel Not published 5-Speed Manual ZAR 359,900
Box Body Box Body Diesel Not published 5-Speed Manual ZAR 399,900
Refrigerator Body Refrigerator Body Diesel Not published 5-Speed Manual ZAR 559,900
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Foton Miler Specifications

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Driving fit

Where the Foton Miler Fits Best

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Who buys this

Technical data show a 4,495 kg gross combination mass, 2,120 kg curb weight and 2,180 kg load weight, although buyers should confirm body-specific registered masses because fitted structures change weight. The best buyer for Miler can describe a recurring reason for choosing its truck layout. Then compare a South African price reference of R339,900 and engine of 2.0-litre Turbocharged Diesel with insurance, tyres, maintenance and the monthly finance payment

City
The short 2,900 mm wheelbase helps a commercial truck, but body overhang and width still determine access. The urban test for Miler should resemble the owner’s route: a cold start, queues, kerbs, a narrow turn and a place where people or goods must be loaded. City use is where the small decisions accumulate for Miler. Drive the Miler through the tightest parking area, a steep ramp, a speed hump and stop-start traffic. Pay attention to the steering, sight lines, low-speed response, seat position and climate control rather than relying on a quiet dealership loop for Miler. A South African price reference of R359,900 matters when the cabin or load is full, and a South African price reference of R399,900 can change the cost of repeated short trips for Miler
Highway
Foton does not publish an official consumption value for this derivative, so measure a representative route. For highway buyers, the Miler needs to make sense when passengers, luggage or work equipment are aboard. A listed payload of 2180 helps frame the vehicle’s intended workload; do not assume that a larger body automatically brings more reserve or comfort
Off-Road
Companies needing only a compact petrol carrier may find Truckmate cheaper and simpler, while Miler earns its place through body flexibility. A 5-Speed Manual transmission may help, but neither a tall bonnet nor diesel alone creates four-wheel drive, low range or a published wading ability. Ground clearance is only one part of the rough-road answer for Miler. For Miler, the sensible check is the exact confirmed driven wheels arrangement, tyre specification, load and protection underneath. Stay cautious where the local data does not state clearance or wading depth for Miler. A buyer whose routine includes construction tracks or isolated farm roads should compare a vehicle with documented capability rather than infer it from styling for Miler
3.8/5
Hagalu editorial score 3.8 out of 5 Reviewed by Hagalu Editorial Team · 2026-09-07

Foton Miler — Should You Buy It?

3.8/5
Foton Miler review: Four officially priced body configurations
Hagalu editorial review by Hagalu Editorial Team · 2026-09-07

A 92 kW diesel cab offered as chassis, dropside, enclosed box or factory-listed refrigerator body for distinct commercial jobs. The Miler is strongest as a configurable commercial platform with a known 92 kW/320 Nm diesel and four officially priced bodies. Chassis Cab offers design freedom, Dropside offers access, Box Body offers security and Refrigerator Body offers a temperature-controlled starting point. The widening price steps are meaningful only when conversion, payload and downtime are costed. Buyers should treat every body as its own asset and demand registered masses, dimensions and warranty responsibility in writing. Choose by the cargo's handling, security and temperature needs; a monthly payment comparison cannot substitute for a body-specific operating plan. This Hagalu desk review weighs the published South African specification against the vehicle's intended buyer and use; it is not a road test, owner survey or customer rating.

Desk research: Scored from verified published sources and Hagalu's market-specific buyer analysis; this vehicle was not road-tested for this review. This is a Hagalu editorial score, not a customer rating.

Safety 2.8/5 · 20%
2.8/5
Value 4.2/5 · 20%
4.2/5
Practicality 4.6/5 · 20%
4.6/5
Ownership 3.8/5 · 15%
3.8/5
Powertrain suitability 3.9/5 · 15%
3.9/5
Comfort & technology 2.9/5 · 10%
2.9/5

Evidence reviewed: Hagalu maintains the detailed source record internally so this page does not promote third-party vehicle websites.

How this score is calculated · Methodology v1.0

Miler deserves a closer look when its price, equipment and powertrain fit the owner’s route.

Chassis buyers need approved body-builder drawings, axle distribution, wiring interfaces, completion documentation and separate warranties. Comparing by instalment obscures purpose; cost per successful delivery reveals whether the body earns its premium. A fair review of Miler should end with the owner’s route, not a universal verdict. The combination of a power output of 92 kW, a 5-Speed Manual transmission and a 5-Speed Manual transmission can be valuable for the right driver. The buying case for Miler is specific. A 5-Speed Manual transmission gives it a reason to be considered, while a listed payload of 2180 and warranty of 5 years / 200,000 km; roadside assistance 5 years set the boundaries for Miler. It deserves a shortlist when those details solve a repeated South African driving need for Miler. It is less persuasive when the buyer is paying for unused capacity or assuming that another derivative’s equipment applies here for Miler. Compare the written price, the nearest grade and one genuine alternative before deciding for Miler

What's Good
  • ✓Body style: Truck
  • ✓Fuel type: Diesel
  • ✓South African price: R339,900
  • ✓Engine: 2.0-litre Turbocharged Diesel
  • ✓Power output: 92 kW
  • ✓Transmission: 5-Speed Manual
  • ✓Gearbox: 5-Speed Manual
  • ✓Payload: 2180
  • ✓Warranty: 5 years / 200,000 km; roadside assistance 5 years
Watch Out For
  • ✕Exact equipment for Miler can vary by derivative.
  • ✕Real fuel use for Miler depends on route, load and weather.
  • ✕The written Miler quotation should be checked before purchase.
  • ✕Tyre, insurance and service costs need a separate Miler budget.
  • ✕A short Miler test drive cannot represent every ownership route.
  • ✕Miler capability should not be inferred from body styling alone.
  • ✕The adjacent Miler grade may suit a different workload.
  • ✕Published Miler figures are planning references, not guarantees.
  • ✕Buyers should confirm Miler stock and support terms.

Foton Miler FAQs

Current recommended retail prices for the Foton Miler run from R339,900 to R559,900, depending on the derivative. Compare the exact trim before calculating finance because options, insurance and dealer charges can change the final monthly cost.

The current south african range comprises Chassis Cab, Dropside, Box Body, Refrigerator Body. Prices and equipment are shown by derivative so buyers can compare the actual local range rather than specifications from another market.

The listed engine capacity for the Foton Miler is 2000 cc, with output shown as 92 kW (123 bhp). Where a model has more than one derivative, compare the specific variant because fuel type, gearbox and drivetrain can change the way it drives.

Technical data show a 4,495 kg gross combination mass, 2,120 kg curb weight and 2,180 kg load weight, although buyers should confirm body-specific registered masses because fitted structures change weight. The best buyer for Miler can describe a recurring reason for choosing its truck layout.

The short 2,900 mm wheelbase helps a commercial truck, but body overhang and width still determine access. The urban test for Miler should resemble the owner’s route: a cold start, queues, kerbs, a narrow turn and a place where people or goods must be loaded.

Foton does not publish an official consumption value for this derivative, so measure a representative route. For highway buyers, the Miler needs to make sense when passengers, luggage or work equipment are aboard.

Buyers researching the Foton Miler often compare it with rivals such as JAC X200 Double Cab , JAC X200 Single Cab . Comparing them side by side is the quickest way to see where your money goes — performance, fuel use, price and running costs can differ substantially.

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