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Foton Tunland G7 Double Cab 4x2 TL Manual

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

Model year 2026 Generation Current 5,340 mm Tunland G7 double cab with a 3,110 mm wheelbase and rear leaf springs. Body style Double-cab pickup
Foton Tunland G7 Double Cab 4x2 TL Manual is the double-cab pickup option at R399,900, with lowest G7 double-cab price.
ZAR 399,900
On-road in
ZAR 415,698
Ex-showroom ZAR 399,900
Estimated finance from ZAR 7,038/month Ex-showroom basis · approx. 20% deposit · 11.5% p.a. · 60 months · no balloon
Engine:2000cc (2.0L) Torque:390Nm (288 lb-ft) Ground Clearance:210mm (8.3″) Power:120kW (161 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 Tunland G7 Double Cab 4x2 TL Manual 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 7,038
Total Interest
ZAR 102,258
Total Payable
ZAR 422,258
Principal Interest

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

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Foton Tunland G7 Double Cab 4x2 TL Manual

Foton Tunland G7 Double Cab 4x2 TL Manual is the double-cab pickup option at R399,900, with lowest G7 double-cab price.

At R399,900, the Tunland G7 Double Cab 4x2 TL Manual is the lowest-priced G7 double cab in the cited South African range. Its 2.0-litre turbo-diesel is rated at 120 kW and 390 Nm, sending drive rearward through a six-speed manual gearbox. The five-seat body measures 5,340 mm long on a 3,110 mm wheelbase and uses rear leaf springs. That specification gives it a deliberately practical role: carry people and work gear together without paying for an automatic transmission, TLX trim or four-wheel drive. This derivative should be the reference point for every upgrade elsewhere in the G7 double-cab ladder. The TL automatic is R70,000 more, while later steps add equipment and eventually a driven front axle. A buyer who chooses the manual can therefore keep a meaningful portion of capital available for insurance, a suitable load-cover solution or business equipment. The saving is valuable only if the people who drive the vehicle are comfortable with a clutch and if the route does not regularly demand 4x4 traction. Its 120 kW and 390 Nm figures give the entry grade the same useful diesel headline as the other current G7 double-cab derivatives. That supports regional travel and load-carrying intent, although an exact legal working calculation remains essential. Foton's official local material describes entry-grade equipment as unconfirmed rather than supplying a complete TL list, so buyers should not infer that visible features on another grade are included here. The service-plan distance is also described as short, making annual mileage an important part of the cost comparison. Five-seat utility is the main reason to choose this version over a single cab. It can move a small crew or family while retaining a pickup body, but every occupant reduces the mass available for cargo and accessories. A normal test should include those people and the equipment that travels most often. Rear leaf springs reinforce the work orientation; their behaviour may differ notably between an empty school run and a loaded site visit. The 5,340 mm length also needs realistic consideration in city parking and compact service yards. Rear-wheel drive defines the terrain limit. Maintained gravel and firm entrances are compatible with the brief, whereas slippery inclines or remote tracks create a different risk profile. For an urban trades business, staff-transport fleet or value-led household that mostly stays on tar, the TL Manual's focus is attractive. It delivers the common G7 engine output and a double-cab cabin at the lowest price. Its compromises are not hidden: more driver effort in traffic, no front-axle drive and an equipment list that needs careful reading. Those are acceptable when they match the route rather than conflict with it.

Foton Tunland G7 Double Cab — Quick Facts

Foton Tunland G7 Double Cab Variants & Prices

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Cmp Variant Trim Fuel Transmission Price
4x2 TL Manual Tl 4x2 Diesel 6-Speed Manual ZAR 399,900
4x2 TL Auto Tl 4x2 Diesel 8-Speed Automatic ZAR 469,900
4x2 TLX Auto Tlx 4x2 Diesel 8-Speed Automatic ZAR 499,900
4x4 TLX Auto Tlx 4x4 Diesel 8-Speed Automatic ZAR 559,900
4x4 Limited Auto Limited 4x4 Diesel 8-Speed Automatic ZAR 599,900
Cmp Variant Trim Fuel Transmission Price
4x2 TL Manual Tl 4x2 Diesel 6-Speed Manual ZAR 399,900
4x2 TL Auto Tl 4x2 Diesel 8-Speed Automatic ZAR 469,900
4x2 TLX Auto Tlx 4x2 Diesel 8-Speed Automatic ZAR 499,900
4x4 TLX Auto Tlx 4x4 Diesel 8-Speed Automatic ZAR 559,900
4x4 Limited Auto Limited 4x4 Diesel 8-Speed Automatic ZAR 599,900
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Foton Tunland G7 Double Cab Specifications

Length
5340 mm
Width
1940 mm
Height
1870 mm
Wheelbase
3110 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
210 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
76 l
Boot/Cargo Space
Not Officially Disclosed
Kerb Weight
2000 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2980 kg
Payload Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Towing Capacity
3000 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
Doors
4 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 Tunland G7 Double Cab Fits Best

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

Who buys this

The ideal owner needs five seats and a load bed but puts acquisition cost ahead of automatic convenience or off-road access. Urban trades, small maintenance teams and budget-conscious families on tar are plausible matches. The people assigned to it should be confident manual drivers. Heavy congestion, uncertain entry-grade equipment needs or recurring slippery sites make one of the dearer G7 derivatives more suitable.

City
City work exposes the defining trade-off immediately. The six-speed manual preserves the lowest double-cab price but adds repeated clutch use during dense traffic and multi-stop calls. Test it with the usual crew, tools and parking spaces, noting visibility and the room required by its 5,340 mm body. If drivers remain comfortable over a full shift, the simple transmission can support rather than hinder the value case.
Highway
On regional roads, 120 kW and 390 Nm give the TL Manual a stronger setting than stop-start congestion. Carry a representative legal load and assess long gradients, passing preparation, crosswinds and braking. The short service-plan distance published by Foton should be compared with annual kilometres, because high-distance users may move beyond that cover quickly. Confirming the entry-grade equipment is also important for drivers who spend hours between towns.
Off-Road
This 4x2 double cab belongs on graded gravel, dry work yards and maintained rural approaches. Its pickup body and Hi-Rider appearance do not provide the traction of the TLX 4x4 or Limited. Approach loose climbs cautiously, keep loads balanced and turn back when the route depends on a driven front axle. A firm access road may be routine; repeated mud or recovery exposure signals that the entry derivative is being asked to do the wrong job.
4.1/5
Hagalu editorial score 4.1 out of 5 Reviewed by Hagalu Editorial Team · 2026-09-07

Foton Tunland G7 Double Cab 4x2 TL Manual — Should You Buy It?

4.1/5
Foton Tunland G7 Double Cab 4x2 TL Manual review: Lowest G7 double-cab price
Hagalu editorial review by Hagalu Editorial Team · 2026-09-07

Foton Tunland G7 Double Cab 4x2 TL Manual is the double-cab pickup option at R399,900, with lowest G7 double-cab price. The G7 Double Cab 4x2 TL Manual is a credible R399,900 work-and-family entry point. It retains the range's published 120 kW and 390 Nm while keeping the drivetrain simple and the price lowest. Buyers must accept clutch effort, rear-wheel drive and an incompletely itemised TL equipment package. When five-seat utility on predictable roads matters more than convenience hardware, it is the most financially disciplined G7 double cab. For that buyer, simplicity retains real value. 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 3.6/5 · 20%
3.6/5
Value 4.5/5 · 20%
4.5/5
Practicality 4.5/5 · 20%
4.5/5
Ownership 4.1/5 · 15%
4.1/5
Powertrain suitability 3.9/5 · 15%
3.9/5
Comfort & technology 3.7/5 · 10%
3.7/5

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How this score is calculated · Methodology v1.0

Foton Tunland G7 Double Cab 4x2 TL Manual offers lowest G7 double-cab price, but buyers must account for clutch work in traffic.

The G7 Double Cab 4x2 TL Manual is a credible R399,900 work-and-family entry point. It retains the range's published 120 kW and 390 Nm while keeping the drivetrain simple and the price lowest. Buyers must accept clutch effort, rear-wheel drive and an incompletely itemised TL equipment package. When five-seat utility on predictable roads matters more than convenience hardware, it is the most financially disciplined G7 double cab. For that buyer, simplicity retains real value.

What's Good
  • ✓Lowest G7 double-cab price
  • ✓120 kW and 390 Nm
  • ✓Six-speed manual
  • ✓Five-seat utility
  • ✓G7 double-cab TL manual listed at R399,900
Watch Out For
  • ✕Clutch work in traffic
  • ✕4x2 only
  • ✕Unconfirmed entry-grade equipment
  • ✕Short service-plan distance
  • ✕Confirm G7 double-cab TL manual price and included equipment in writing

Foton Tunland G7 Double Cab FAQs

The current recommended retail price listed for the Foton Tunland G7 Double Cab 4x2 TL Manual is R399,900. This is the vehicle price before finance interest, insurance, registration and any dealer-added options.

The current South African range comprises 4x2 TL Manual, 4x2 TL Auto, 4x2 TLX Auto, 4x4 TLX Auto, 4x4 Limited Auto. Prices and equipment are shown by derivative so buyers can compare the actual local range rather than specifications from another market.

The listed ground clearance for the Foton Tunland G7 Double Cab 4x2 TL Manual is 210 mm. Use that number as a practical comparison point against similar cars, especially if you regularly deal with steep driveways, gravel roads or uneven parking areas.

The listed engine capacity for the Foton Tunland G7 Double Cab 4x2 TL Manual is 2000 cc, with output shown as 120 kW (161 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.

The ideal owner needs five seats and a load bed but puts acquisition cost ahead of automatic convenience or off-road access. Urban trades, small maintenance teams and budget-conscious families on tar are plausible matches. The people assigned to it should be confident manual drivers. Heavy congestion, uncertain entry-grade equipment needs or recurring slippery sites make one of the dearer G7 derivatives more suitable.

City work exposes the defining trade-off immediately. The six-speed manual preserves the lowest double-cab price but adds repeated clutch use during dense traffic and multi-stop calls. Test it with the usual crew, tools and parking spaces, noting visibility and the room required by its 5,340 mm body. If drivers remain comfortable over a full shift, the simple transmission can support rather than hinder the value case.

On regional roads, 120 kW and 390 Nm give the TL Manual a stronger setting than stop-start congestion. Carry a representative legal load and assess long gradients, passing preparation, crosswinds and braking. The short service-plan distance published by Foton should be compared with annual kilometres, because high-distance users may move beyond that cover quickly. Confirming the entry-grade equipment is also important for drivers who spend hours between towns.

Buyers researching the Foton Tunland G7 Double Cab often compare it with rivals such as Hyundai H-100 Deck , Mahindra Pik Up Double Cab , GWM P300 , Toyota Hilux Single Cab , Hyundai H-100 Tipper . 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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