Pickup Diesel Mild Hybrid 8-Speed Automatic 5-seat

Foton Tunland V7 Double Cab VLX 4x2

Price in Polokwane, 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
Tunland V7 Double Cab VLX 4x2 is a South African Pickup with a pickup body and diesel mild hybrid power.
ZAR 689,900
On-road in
ZAR 704,114
What makes up this price?
Vehicle price (ex-showroom)
ZAR 689,900
Registration allowance
ZAR 3,600
Licensing allowance
ZAR 1,400
Inspection / roadworthy allowance
ZAR 950
Dealer handling / delivery
ZAR 2,400
Insurance
ZAR 5,864
Other fees
ZAR 0
Ex-showroom ZAR 689,900
Estimated finance from ZAR 12,096/month 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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Hagalu editorial rating: 4.2/5 Review

Estimate monthly vehicle finance for the Foton Tunland V7 Double Cab VLX 4x2 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. Excludes initiation fees, monthly service fees, credit-life insurance and vehicle insurance. Your lender quotation may differ.

Vehicle specifications and buying guidance • Hagalu

Foton Tunland V7 Double Cab VLX 4x2

Tunland V7 Double Cab VLX 4x2 is a South African Pickup with a pickup body and diesel mild hybrid power.

At R689,900, the Foton Tunland V7 VLX 4x2 is the least expensive route into the V7 range. It brings the V7 cabin and its published 3.5-tonne towing headline at the lowest listed V7 price, while avoiding the extra capital cost of a driven front axle. That does not make it a cut-price substitute for every 4x4 task. Foton's official local material does not give a grade-specific payload figure, a loaded ground-clearance figure or a complete explanation of the 48-volt system for this derivative. The cited live South African range treats Foton Tunland V7 VLX 4x2 as a current derivative; it does not establish a separate variant-level facelift chronology. The official derivative powertrain entry for Foton Tunland V7 VLX 4x2 reads: 2.0-litre turbo-diesel plus 48-volt assistance, 120 kW, 450 Nm, eight-speed automatic and 4x2. VLX 4x2 — current South African listed price R689,900 as checked on 20 August 2026. The strongest buyer is a road-based owner who wants a modern double cab, an automatic gearbox and substantial published torque without routinely needing four-wheel drive. Anyone facing wet construction sites, steep loose approaches or frequent recovery risk should compare the VLX 4x4 instead of choosing on price alone. The 120 kW and 450 Nm powertrain, automatic transmission and published 3.5-tonne towing figure give this version an obvious long-distance role. Because Foton does not publish a grade-specific payload in Foton's official local material, the complete load calculation is especially important before combining passengers, luggage, accessories and towing duty. The Tunland V7 Double Cab VLX 4x2 has a clearer South African buying case when its pickup shape is connected to the work it must do. The useful starting points are Diesel Mild Hybrid power and a 8-Speed Automatic transmission; together they explain more than a badge or a screen size. The useful starting points are an active listing and a South African price reference of R689,900; together they explain more than a badge or a screen size for Tunland V7 Double Cab VLX 4x2. For work, delivery or fleet duty, the deciding question is whether the vehicle remains comfortable and affordable after ordinary fuel, insurance, tyre and service costs are included for Tunland V7 Double Cab VLX 4x2

Foton Tunland V7 Double Cab — Quick Facts

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Foton Tunland V7 Double Cab Specifications

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Where the Foton Tunland V7 Double Cab Fits Best

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Who buys this

Those dimensions describe a substantial double cab, so the saving over the 4x4 is most valuable to an owner whose week is dominated by tar, maintained yards and predictable access roads rather than loose climbs or muddy sites. The best buyer for Tunland V7 Double Cab VLX 4x2 can describe a recurring reason for choosing its pickup layout. Then compare Diesel Mild Hybrid power and a 8-Speed Automatic transmission with insurance, tyres, maintenance and the monthly finance payment

City
A contractor moving between suburban jobs, a family using a double cab as its main vehicle, or a business travelling long regional distances can all make a credible case for the 4x2 if the final kilometres remain well maintained. The urban test for Tunland V7 Double Cab VLX 4x2 should resemble the owner’s route: a cold start, queues, kerbs, a narrow turn and a place where people or goods must be loaded. The vehicle’s the VLX 4x2 trim is only useful if access and visibility work in practice
Highway
For highway buyers, the Tunland V7 Double Cab VLX 4x2 needs to make sense when passengers, luggage or work equipment are aboard. A South African price reference of R689,900 helps frame the vehicle’s intended workload; do not assume that a larger body automatically brings more reserve or comfort
Off-Road
An active listing may help, but neither a tall bonnet nor diesel mild hybrid alone creates four-wheel drive, low range or a published wading ability. Ground clearance is only one part of the rough-road answer for Tunland V7 Double Cab VLX 4x2. For Tunland V7 Double Cab VLX 4x2, 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 Tunland V7 Double Cab VLX 4x2. 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 Tunland V7 Double Cab VLX 4x2
4.2/5
Hagalu editorial score 4.2 out of 5 Reviewed by Hagalu Editorial Team · 2026-09-07

Foton Tunland V7 Double Cab VLX 4x2 — Should You Buy It?

4.2/5
Foton Tunland V7 Double Cab VLX 4x2 review: Lowest-priced V7
Hagalu editorial review by Hagalu Editorial Team · 2026-09-07

Foton Tunland V7 VLX 4x2 is the double-cab pickup option at R689,900, with lowest-priced V7. The V7 VLX 4x2 is a convincing selection when the route is predominantly paved and the R689,900 entry price preserves useful budget. Its automatic gearbox, 120 kW and 450 Nm give it the core V7 powertrain appeal, while the 4x2 layout keeps the choice focused. It becomes less persuasive if access failures would interrupt work, or if the missing payload and loaded-clearance figures cannot be reconciled with the proposed load. 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 4.0/5 · 20%
4.0/5
Value 4.4/5 · 20%
4.4/5
Practicality 4.5/5 · 20%
4.5/5
Ownership 4.1/5 · 15%
4.1/5
Powertrain suitability 4.1/5 · 15%
4.1/5
Comfort & technology 4.2/5 · 10%
4.2/5

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How this score is calculated · Methodology v1.0

Tunland V7 Double Cab VLX 4x2 deserves a closer look when its price, equipment and powertrain fit the owner’s route.

A fair review of Tunland V7 Double Cab VLX 4x2 should end with the owner’s route, not a universal verdict. The combination of Diesel Mild Hybrid power, the VLX 4x2 trim and an active listing can be valuable for the right driver

What's Good
  • ✓Body style: Pickup
  • ✓Fuel type: Diesel Mild Hybrid
  • ✓Transmission: 8-Speed Automatic
  • ✓Trim: VLX 4x2
  • ✓Status: active
  • ✓South African price: R689,900
  • ✓Engine: 2.0-litre AUCAN Turbocharged Diesel with 48V Mild Hybrid
  • ✓Power output: 120 kW @ 3600 rpm
  • ✓Gearbox: 8-Speed Automatic
Watch Out For
  • ✕Exact equipment for Tunland V7 Double Cab VLX 4x2 can vary by derivative.
  • ✕Real fuel use for Tunland V7 Double Cab VLX 4x2 depends on route, load and weather.
  • ✕The written Tunland V7 Double Cab VLX 4x2 quotation should be checked before purchase.
  • ✕Tyre, insurance and service costs need a separate Tunland V7 Double Cab VLX 4x2 budget.
  • ✕A short Tunland V7 Double Cab VLX 4x2 test drive cannot represent every ownership route.
  • ✕Tunland V7 Double Cab VLX 4x2 capability should not be inferred from body styling alone.
  • ✕The adjacent Tunland V7 Double Cab VLX 4x2 grade may suit a different workload.
  • ✕Published Tunland V7 Double Cab VLX 4x2 figures are planning references, not guarantees.
  • ✕Buyers should confirm Tunland V7 Double Cab VLX 4x2 stock and support terms.

Foton Tunland V7 Double Cab FAQs

The current recommended retail price listed for the Foton Tunland V7 Double Cab VLX 4x2 is R689,900. This is the vehicle price before finance interest, insurance, registration and any dealer-added options.

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 VLX 4x2 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 VLX 4x2 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 VLX 4x2 is around 11.11 km/l.

Those dimensions describe a substantial double cab, so the saving over the 4x4 is most valuable to an owner whose week is dominated by tar, maintained yards and predictable access roads rather than loose climbs or muddy sites. The best buyer for Tunland V7 Double Cab VLX 4x2 can describe a...

A contractor moving between suburban jobs, a family using a double cab as its main vehicle, or a business travelling long regional distances can all make a credible case for the 4x2 if the final kilometres remain well maintained. The urban test for Tunland V7 Double Cab VLX 4x2 should resemble...

For highway buyers, the Tunland V7 Double Cab VLX 4x2 needs to make sense when passengers, luggage or work equipment are aboard. A South African price reference of R689,900 helps frame the vehicle’s intended workload; do not assume that a larger body automatically brings more reserve or comfort

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