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
A 92 kW diesel cab offered as chassis, dropside, enclosed box or factory-listed refrigerator body for distinct commercial jobs.
ZAR 339,900
On-road in
ZAR 354,978
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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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.

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Foton Miler

A 92 kW diesel cab offered as chassis, dropside, enclosed box or factory-listed refrigerator body for distinct commercial jobs.

Foton's Miler is sold in four current forms: Chassis Cab at R339,900, Dropside at R359,900, Box Body at R399,900 and Refrigerator Body at R559,900. The live page lists a 2.0-litre turbo-diesel with 92 kW and 320 Nm, paired with a five-speed ZF manual gearbox. Chassis dimensions are 5,535 mm by 1,970 mm by 2,110 mm on a 2,900 mm wheelbase. 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 page currently headlines a five-year/200,000 km warranty and five years of roadside assistance, with service plans available. Miler is not one proposition repeated four times. Chassis Cab is a conversion base and should not receive cargo-volume claims before a body is engineered. Dropside favours open access and irregular loads. Box Body prioritises containment, branding and weather protection. Refrigerator Body adds a temperature-control mission and a R160,000 premium over the box. 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. Confirm the registered mass after the chosen body is fitted and never assume the generic 2,180 kg load-weight line applies unchanged to every configuration. Chassis buyers need approved body-builder drawings, axle distribution, wiring interfaces, completion documentation and separate warranties. Box users need door, floor and anchor specifications. Refrigerated operators require target temperature, pull-down test, ambient-temperature performance, recorder, service network and food or pharmaceutical compliance appropriate to their cargo. The live warranty headline has differed from earlier local articles, so use the current written quotation and warranty booklet. The four bodies create separate business cases. Chassis Cab starts a specialist conversion, but final mass, dimensions and warranty interfaces depend on the body builder. Dropside favours goods needing open access. Box Body trades flexibility for enclosure and security. 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. The common 92 kW, 320 Nm diesel and five-speed ZF manual simplify driver and maintenance planning, though finished vehicles will not weigh the same. 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. Comparing by instalment obscures purpose; cost per successful delivery reveals whether the body earns its premium. Workshop access must cover both truck and fitted equipment because either can stop revenue.

Foton Miler — Quick Facts

Foton Miler Variants & Prices

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Cmp Variant Trim Fuel Transmission Price
Chassis Cab Chassis Cab Diesel 5-Speed Manual ZAR 339,900
Dropside Dropside Diesel 5-Speed Manual ZAR 359,900
Box Body Box Body Diesel 5-Speed Manual ZAR 399,900
Refrigerator Body Refrigerator Body Diesel 5-Speed Manual ZAR 559,900
Cmp Variant Trim Fuel Transmission Price
Chassis Cab Chassis Cab Diesel 5-Speed Manual ZAR 339,900
Dropside Dropside Diesel 5-Speed Manual ZAR 359,900
Box Body Box Body Diesel 5-Speed Manual ZAR 399,900
Refrigerator Body Refrigerator Body Diesel 5-Speed Manual ZAR 559,900
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Foton Miler Specifications

Length
5535 mm
Width
1970 mm
Height
2110 mm
Wheelbase
2900 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
Not Officially Disclosed
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Boot/Cargo Space
Not Applicable
Kerb Weight
2120 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
Not Officially Disclosed
Payload Capacity
2180 kg
Towing Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Seating Capacity
3 seats
Number of Rows
1 rows
Doors
2 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
Driving fit

Where the Foton Miler Fits Best

A practical view of the buyer and roads this model is best suited to.

Who buys this

Miler is for a business that knows what its cargo requires before choosing the truck. Chassis Cab suits a professionally engineered conversion; Dropside supports open access; Box Body secures dry freight; Refrigerator Body starts a cold-chain solution. Those uses are not interchangeable, even though the cab, diesel output and five-speed ZF manual are shared. A buyer should involve the body builder, insurer and maintenance provider early, then confirm finished mass and axle limits. Refrigerated work adds temperature performance and backup obligations that justify close scrutiny of the large price premium. Companies needing only a compact petrol carrier may find Truckmate cheaper and simpler, while Miler earns its place through body flexibility.

City
The short 2,900 mm wheelbase helps a commercial truck, but body overhang and width still determine access. Dropsides work well where loading comes from the side; boxes and refrigerated bodies need rear-door staging and height checks. The manual gearbox and three-place cab should be tested by actual drivers. Air conditioning, Bluetooth and electric windows are useful during multi-stop shifts, although each item should be confirmed on the exact body derivative.
Highway
The 92 kW, 320 Nm diesel and five-speed manual should be assessed at the intended body mass. A tall box or insulated body has different wind sensitivity and fuel demand from an unbodied chassis or low dropside. Foton does not publish an official consumption value for this derivative, so measure a representative route. Check tyre ratings, speed governance, service intervals and driver-rest requirements. The generic maximum speed does not substitute for safe laden performance.
Off-Road
Rear leaf springs and commercial tyres support load work, not an off-road claim. Construction or farm access must be checked against body overhang, loaded clearance, traction and surface strength. A refrigerator body also carries vulnerable equipment and insulation that should not be exposed casually to severe tracks. Route the vehicle to preserve cargo and body integrity rather than testing ground-clearance limits.
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 South African 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's appeal lies in four factory-listed jobs, but body-specific mass and warranty paperwork decide whether each one works.

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.

What's Good
  • ✓Four officially priced body configurations
  • ✓92 kW and 320 Nm diesel output
  • ✓Five-speed ZF manual identified
  • ✓Chassis Cab supports specialist conversions
  • ✓Factory-listed refrigerated option
  • ✓Current page headlines five-year/200,000 km warranty
Watch Out For
  • ✕Generic load weight cannot safely cover every body
  • ✕Service plans are optional
  • ✕Foton publishes no official consumption figure
  • ✕Manual transmission only
  • ✕Body and refrigeration warranties require separate checking
  • ✕Chassis Cab needs completion engineering before work

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.

Miler is for a business that knows what its cargo requires before choosing the truck. Chassis Cab suits a professionally engineered conversion; Dropside supports open access; Box Body secures dry freight; Refrigerator Body starts a cold-chain solution. Those uses are not interchangeable, even though the cab, diesel output and five-speed ZF manual are shared. A buyer should involve the body builder, insurer and maintenance provider early, then confirm finished mass and axle limits. Refrigerated work adds temperature performance and backup obligations that justify close scrutiny of the large price premium. Companies needing only a compact petrol carrier may find Truckmate cheaper and simpler, while Miler earns its place through body flexibility.

The short 2,900 mm wheelbase helps a commercial truck, but body overhang and width still determine access. Dropsides work well where loading comes from the side; boxes and refrigerated bodies need rear-door staging and height checks. The manual gearbox and three-place cab should be tested by actual drivers. Air conditioning, Bluetooth and electric windows are useful during multi-stop shifts, although each item should be confirmed on the exact body derivative.

The 92 kW, 320 Nm diesel and five-speed manual should be assessed at the intended body mass. A tall box or insulated body has different wind sensitivity and fuel demand from an unbodied chassis or low dropside. Foton does not publish an official consumption value for this derivative, so measure a representative route. Check tyre ratings, speed governance, service intervals and driver-rest requirements. The generic maximum speed does not substitute for safe laden performance.

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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