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Foton Tunland V7 Double Cab

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

Model year 2026 Generation The current South African V7 is a 5,617 mm double cab with a 3,355 mm wheelbase and rear leaf springs. Body style Double-cab pickup
A two-grade double cab combining a 120 kW diesel, 48-volt assistance, an eight-speed automatic and a work-focused leaf-spring rear axle.
ZAR 689,900
On-road in
ZAR 709,178
Ex-showroom ZAR 689,900
Finance estimate from ZAR 12,096/month Based on VLX 4x2 Ex-showroom basis · approx. 20% deposit · 11.5% p.a. · 60 months · no balloon
Engine:2000cc (2.0L) Torque:450Nm (332 lb-ft) Ground Clearance:240mm (9.4″) Power:120kW (161 bhp)

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Fuel Economy km/l · US mpg equivalent
Combined 11.11 km/l (26 mpg)
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 V7 Double Cab 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 12,096
Total Interest
ZAR 175,756
Total Payable
ZAR 725,756
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 VLX 4x2. Excludes initiation fees, monthly service fees, credit-life insurance and vehicle insurance. Your lender quotation may differ.

Source-backed vehicle data • Verified by the Hagalu team

Foton Tunland V7 Double Cab

A two-grade double cab combining a 120 kW diesel, 48-volt assistance, an eight-speed automatic and a work-focused leaf-spring rear axle.

Foton South Africa lists two V7 derivatives: the VLX 4x2 at R689,900 and the VLX 4x4 at R765,900. Both use the listed 2.0-litre turbo-diesel with 48-volt assistance, rated at 120 kW and 450 Nm, with an eight-speed automatic. The live specification states an average of 9.0 L/100 km, a 76-litre tank, 240 mm ground clearance and towing capacity of 3.5 tonnes. Overall dimensions are listed as 5,617 mm long, 2,000 mm wide and 1,910 mm high on a 3,355 mm wheelbase. The rear suspension is leaf-sprung, an important distinction from the coil-sprung V9. The ownership headline is a five-year/unlimited-kilometre warranty, five years of roadside assistance in South Africa and a five-year/75,000 km service plan. The practical buying question is how that published specification serves a real duty cycle. The V7 makes sense as the more explicitly work-oriented member of Foton's newer double-cab pair. A leaf-spring rear layout is familiar to operators who alternate between an empty school run, tools during the week and a trailer on weekends. It does not prove a particular payload for every derivative, so a buyer should still obtain the registration certificate masses and payload for the exact vehicle. The 4x2 saves R76,000 at the published prices and should be evaluated by fleets whose routes remain on tar or maintained gravel. The 4x4 earns its premium only when traction, low-speed access or recovery margin is routinely required rather than occasionally imagined. Foton publishes normal ground clearance, not a fully laden measurement. It also does not settle the not listed details such as turning circle, cabin headroom and legroom, or the exact 48-volt battery and assist-motor block. Buyers comparing running costs should not blend Foton's current 9.0 L/100 km page figure with older or secondary figures that use a different test basis. Ask the selling dealer to put consumption basis, service schedule, towbar approval, payload and the 4x4 hardware for the selected VIN in writing before contracting. Because both derivatives carry the VLX grade name, their R76,000 separation provides a direct 4x2-versus-4x4 comparison. That helps a contractor attach a cost to missed access, recovery calls or weather delays. A suburban owner who mainly wants the large cabin, 14.6-inch display and automatic transmission may find that the less expensive driveline already covers the daily brief. Rear leaf springs define the V7's place beside the V9, although suspension type alone cannot establish ride comfort or legal carrying ability. Load a demonstration vehicle in a representative way and check rear-seat comfort, steering clearance and braking response. Any towbar, canopy, load cover or protection equipment belongs in the available-mass calculation. The V7 is most convincing when its work-oriented chassis and shared VLX equipment answer recurring needs, rather than unused capability bought for hypothetical trips.

Foton Tunland V7 Double Cab — Quick Facts

Foton Tunland V7 Double Cab Specifications

Length
5617 mm
Width
2000 mm
Height
1910 mm
Wheelbase
3355 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
240 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
76 l
Boot/Cargo Space
Not Officially Disclosed
Kerb Weight
2160 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3030 kg
Payload Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Towing Capacity
3500 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 V7 Double Cab Fits Best

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

Who buys this

The V7 suits a buyer who needs a five-seat bakkie to divide its week between people and useful work, and who prefers a leaf-sprung rear layout. VLX 4x2 is the rational starting point for tar, maintained gravel and ordinary towing plans. VLX 4x4 is for farms, sites or recreation routes where failed traction would interrupt the day. Either customer should measure garage access, price planned accessories and confirm registered payload after fitment. High-mileage users also need to compare the 75,000 km service-plan ceiling with annual travel. Someone seeking the V9's coil-sprung passenger emphasis should compare the two models back to back rather than choosing on cabin appearance alone.

City
In town, the V7's length and two-metre listed width deserve a physical parking and loading-bay trial. The automatic removes clutch work from Gauteng congestion, while cameras and parking assistance listed for the range can reduce manoeuvring effort. A fleet should measure its depot gate, ramp width and turning aisle rather than assuming a double cab will fit because a previous bakkie did. The 4x2 is the simpler urban choice when no traction case exists; the 4x4 carries extra capability that must justify its acquisition and operating cost.
Highway
For freeway and inter-provincial work, the useful facts are 450 Nm, an eight-speed automatic, a 76-litre tank and a stated 3.5-tonne towing ceiling. Those numbers support a serious touring or tow-vehicle shortlist, but they do not replace an approved combination-mass calculation. Trailer nose mass, passengers, accessories and cargo all consume available carrying capacity. A laden demonstration on the buyer's normal route is more informative than an unloaded showroom drive, particularly for stability, overtaking response and rear-seat comfort.
Off-Road
The V7 4x4 is the derivative to investigate for loose surfaces, farm access and muddy work sites; the 4x2 should not be described as equivalent. The published 240 mm clearance is not a loaded value, and the page does not supply all approach, departure, breakover or wading measurements needed for technical route planning. Tyre specification, spare-wheel provision, tow points and underbody exposure should therefore be checked on the delivered vehicle before remote travel.
4.2/5
Hagalu editorial score 4.2 out of 5 Reviewed by Hagalu Editorial Team · 2026-09-07

Foton Tunland V7 Double Cab — Should You Buy It?

4.2/5
Foton Tunland V7 Double Cab review: Two clearly priced VLX driveline choices
Hagalu editorial review by Hagalu Editorial Team · 2026-09-07

A two-grade double cab combining a 120 kW diesel, 48-volt assistance, an eight-speed automatic and a work-focused leaf-spring rear axle. The Tunland V7 is a credible mixed-duty double cab because the official South African proposition is unusually clear about its core mechanical package: 120 kW, 450 Nm, eight-speed automatic, 48-volt assistance, leaf springs and two driveline choices. Its value cannot be judged from price and towing capacity alone. The purchase case becomes sound when the buyer confirms exact payload, loaded clearance, fuel-consumption basis and the equipment attached to the chosen VIN. For a mostly tar-based business, the VLX 4x2 is the rational starting point; the VLX 4x4 is for routes where traction has a measurable cost when absent. 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 4.1/5 · 20%
4.1/5
Value 4.3/5 · 20%
4.3/5
Practicality 4.4/5 · 20%
4.4/5
Ownership 4.1/5 · 15%
4.1/5
Powertrain suitability 4.2/5 · 15%
4.2/5
Comfort & technology 4.1/5 · 10%
4.1/5

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

Choose the V7 for its leaf-spring work bias, then select 4x4 only for a documented traction requirement.

The Tunland V7 is a credible mixed-duty double cab because the official South African proposition is unusually clear about its core mechanical package: 120 kW, 450 Nm, eight-speed automatic, 48-volt assistance, leaf springs and two driveline choices. Its value cannot be judged from price and towing capacity alone. The purchase case becomes sound when the buyer confirms exact payload, loaded clearance, fuel-consumption basis and the equipment attached to the chosen VIN. For a mostly tar-based business, the VLX 4x2 is the rational starting point; the VLX 4x4 is for routes where traction has a measurable cost when absent.

What's Good
  • ✓Two clearly priced VLX driveline choices
  • ✓120 kW and 450 Nm official output
  • ✓Eight-speed automatic across both derivatives
  • ✓Published 3.5-tonne towing capacity
  • ✓Five-year/75,000 km service plan
  • ✓Leaf-spring rear layout suits mixed work use
Watch Out For
  • ✕Fully laden clearance is Not yet specified
  • ✕Exact 48-volt battery and motor data remain undisclosed
  • ✕Turning circle is not established
  • ✕Official page does not complete exact payload by derivative
  • ✕Large dimensions need depot and parking checks
  • ✕Published consumption references use different test descriptions

Foton Tunland V7 Double Cab FAQs

Current recommended retail prices for the Foton Tunland V7 Double Cab run from R689,900 to R765,900, 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 VLX 4x2, VLX 4x4. 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 V7 Double Cab is 240 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 V7 Double Cab 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 combined fuel-economy figure shown for the Foton Tunland V7 Double Cab is around 11.11 km/l.

The V7 suits a buyer who needs a five-seat bakkie to divide its week between people and useful work, and who prefers a leaf-sprung rear layout. VLX 4x2 is the rational starting point for tar, maintained gravel and ordinary towing plans. VLX 4x4 is for farms, sites or recreation routes where failed traction would interrupt the day. Either customer should measure garage access, price planned accessories and confirm registered payload after fitment. High-mileage users also need to compare the 75,000 km service-plan ceiling with annual travel. Someone seeking the V9's coil-sprung passenger emphasis should compare the two models back to back rather than choosing on cabin appearance alone.

In town, the V7's length and two-metre listed width deserve a physical parking and loading-bay trial. The automatic removes clutch work from Gauteng congestion, while cameras and parking assistance listed for the range can reduce manoeuvring effort. A fleet should measure its depot gate, ramp width and turning aisle rather than assuming a double cab will fit because a previous bakkie did. The 4x2 is the simpler urban choice when no traction case exists; the 4x4 carries extra capability that must justify its acquisition and operating cost.

For freeway and inter-provincial work, the useful facts are 450 Nm, an eight-speed automatic, a 76-litre tank and a stated 3.5-tonne towing ceiling. Those numbers support a serious touring or tow-vehicle shortlist, but they do not replace an approved combination-mass calculation. Trailer nose mass, passengers, accessories and cargo all consume available carrying capacity. A laden demonstration on the buyer's normal route is more informative than an unloaded showroom drive, particularly for stability, overtaking response and rear-seat comfort.

Buyers researching the Foton Tunland V7 Double Cab often compare it with rivals such as KIA Tasman , Toyota Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab , Mahindra Karoo Special Edition Dawn , Mahindra Karoo Special Edition Storm , Isuzu D-Max X-Rider . 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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