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Foton Tunland V9 Double Cab

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

Model year 2026 Generation The current V9 shares the newer 5,617 mm body footprint and uses a rear multi-link coil-spring arrangement. Body style Double-cab pickup
A comfort-oriented double cab pairing a 120 kW 48-volt-assisted diesel with an eight-speed automatic and multi-link rear suspension.
ZAR 725,900
On-road in
ZAR 745,610
Ex-showroom ZAR 725,900
Finance estimate from ZAR 12,756/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 V9 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 12,756
Total Interest
ZAR 185,343
Total Payable
ZAR 765,343
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 V9 Double Cab

A comfort-oriented double cab pairing a 120 kW 48-volt-assisted diesel with an eight-speed automatic and multi-link rear suspension.

The South African V9 range has two deliberately different derivatives rather than a simple like-for-like driveline pair: VLX 4x2 at R725,900 and LTD 4x4 at R799,900. Foton lists a 2.0-litre turbo-diesel, 48-volt assistance, 120 kW, 450 Nm and an eight-speed automatic. The live page gives 9.0 L/100 km average consumption, a 76-litre fuel tank, 240 mm normal clearance and towing capacity up to 3.5 tonnes. It lists a 5,617 mm length, 2,000 mm width, 1,910 mm height and 3,355 mm wheelbase. Unlike the V7's leaf springs, the V9 uses a rear multi-link coil-spring layout. Warranty, roadside assistance and service-plan headlines are five years/unlimited kilometres, five years and five years/75,000 km respectively. The V9's reason for existing is not maximum body-option choice; it is a more comfort-led interpretation of the large double cab. That makes the derivative comparison nuanced. The 4x2 is VLX, while the 4x4 is LTD, so the R74,000 gap pays for both driveline capability and a different grade. A buyer must compare equipment line by line instead of attributing the whole premium to four-wheel drive. Coil springs may suit frequent passenger travel and unladen use, but payload and axle limits still govern commercial loading. The V9 should be procured as a dual-purpose vehicle only after those exact mass limits are confirmed for the selected derivative. Fully laden clearance, turning circle, cabin measurements and detailed 48-volt component data are not stated in the retail specification. Width, height and fuel-consumption figures have also appeared differently in other material, so buyers should confirm those items on the quotation and vehicle documents. Obtain the VIN-specific certificate, current equipment schedule and a written quotation. For the LTD 4x4, confirm the stated front and rear electronically controlled differential-lock description, drive modes and tyre specification on the actual vehicle. Read the V9 alongside the V7 rather than as a simple higher trim. Its rear multi-link coil-spring arrangement gives it a comfort-led identity, while the common 120 kW and 450 Nm outputs keep the powertrain comparison straightforward. The 4x2 carries VLX specification and the 4x4 carries LTD specification, so a demonstration should cover cabin equipment as well as driveline behaviour. Families can use the rear-seat area, large infotainment screen and automatic gearbox every day; businesses must also test whether the passenger focus leaves enough registered carrying capacity for tools, accessories and trailer nose load. A canopy, towbar, replacement tyres and insurance can materially alter the budget. The strongest case is a buyer who combines people, distance and occasional difficult access, and values the V9's suspension layout enough to verify it with the vehicle loaded as it will normally travel.

Foton Tunland V9 Double Cab — Quick Facts

Foton Tunland V9 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
2210 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3055 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 V9 Double Cab Fits Best

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

Who buys this

The natural V9 customer carries passengers often enough to value its coil-sprung rear arrangement, large cabin and standard automatic transmission. VLX 4x2 fits road-biased family or business travel, while LTD 4x4 addresses recurring loose-surface access and brings a different grade as well as driven front wheels. That mixed change means buyers should list the LTD equipment they will use before assigning the entire R74,000 gap to traction. A holiday-towing household must include people, luggage, accessories and towball mass in its calculation. A contractor whose priority is a leaf-sprung working rear end should compare the V7 before committing.

City
The V9 can cover commuting and family duty, but its 5.617-metre length makes parking geometry a purchase criterion. Test the 360-degree camera view, steering effort, mirror coverage and access to the buyer's normal garage. The VLX 4x2 avoids paying for terrain hardware when the route is overwhelmingly tar. The coil-spring rear layout is relevant to an unladen urban user, yet a proper drive over patched surfaces and speed humps matters more than a suspension label by itself.
Highway
A 450 Nm diesel, eight ratios and a 76-litre tank make the V9 easy to shortlist for long-distance family or client travel. The published towing ceiling is promising for caravans and trailers, but the tow vehicle's available payload shrinks once people, luggage, accessories and towball load are counted. Compare the VLX and LTD on the same road at the same tyre pressures, then verify service-plan kilometre exhaustion against annual travel. The official 9.0 L/100 km figure is a claim, not a personalised fuel budget.
Off-Road
Only the LTD 4x4 provides the V9 range's explicit four-wheel-drive answer. Its official page lists seven drive modes and electronically controlled differential-lock hardware, but it does not publish a complete set of obstacle angles or a loaded clearance. Buyers intending remote work should verify recovery points, tyre suitability, underbody protection and the spare before departure. The VLX 4x2 remains a road and light-access choice, not a substitute for the 4x4 in repeated low-traction conditions.
4.3/5
Hagalu editorial score 4.3 out of 5 Reviewed by Hagalu Editorial Team · 2026-09-07

Foton Tunland V9 Double Cab — Should You Buy It?

4.3/5
Foton Tunland V9 Double Cab review: Strong 120 kW and 450 Nm official outputs
Hagalu editorial review by Hagalu Editorial Team · 2026-09-07

A comfort-oriented double cab pairing a 120 kW 48-volt-assisted diesel with an eight-speed automatic and multi-link rear suspension. The Tunland V9 offers a clear mechanical proposition and a less straightforward grade decision. Both versions share the 120 kW, 450 Nm mild-hybrid diesel and eight-speed automatic, but the 4x2 is a VLX while the 4x4 is an LTD. That prevents a clean price isolation of the driveline. Buyers who want a spacious road-going double cab should begin with the VLX 4x2; buyers with an actual traction requirement should examine the LTD 4x4's added equipment and hardware in detail. Either way, exact mass, fuel basis and loaded clearance should be confirmed before treating the page's headline figures as a fleet calculation. 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 4.5/5 · 20%
4.5/5
Value 4.0/5 · 20%
4.0/5
Practicality 4.5/5 · 20%
4.5/5
Ownership 4.1/5 · 15%
4.1/5
Powertrain suitability 4.2/5 · 15%
4.2/5
Comfort & technology 4.7/5 · 10%
4.7/5

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

The V9 is the passenger-biased Tunland choice, with a 4x2 value grade and a materially dearer LTD 4x4.

The Tunland V9 offers a clear mechanical proposition and a less straightforward grade decision. Both versions share the 120 kW, 450 Nm mild-hybrid diesel and eight-speed automatic, but the 4x2 is a VLX while the 4x4 is an LTD. That prevents a clean price isolation of the driveline. Buyers who want a spacious road-going double cab should begin with the VLX 4x2; buyers with an actual traction requirement should examine the LTD 4x4's added equipment and hardware in detail. Either way, exact mass, fuel basis and loaded clearance should be confirmed before treating the page's headline figures as a fleet calculation.

What's Good
  • ✓Strong 120 kW and 450 Nm official outputs
  • ✓Eight-speed automatic on both grades
  • ✓Rear multi-link coil-spring layout
  • ✓Published 3.5-tonne towing ceiling
  • ✓Five-year/unlimited-kilometre warranty headline
  • ✓LTD provides a dedicated 4x4 choice
Watch Out For
  • ✕4x2 and 4x4 are different trims, complicating price comparison
  • ✕No official fully laden clearance
  • ✕Exact 48-volt component data are incomplete
  • ✕Turning circle is Not yet specified
  • ✕Large footprint requires a real access trial
  • ✕Published dimension and consumption references are not uniform

Foton Tunland V9 Double Cab FAQs

Current recommended retail prices for the Foton Tunland V9 Double Cab run from R725,900 to R799,900, 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, LTD 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 V9 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 V9 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 V9 Double Cab is around 11.11 km/l.

The natural V9 customer carries passengers often enough to value its coil-sprung rear arrangement, large cabin and standard automatic transmission. VLX 4x2 fits road-biased family or business travel, while LTD 4x4 addresses recurring loose-surface access and brings a different grade as well as driven front wheels. That mixed change means buyers should list the LTD equipment they will use before assigning the entire R74,000 gap to traction. A holiday-towing household must include people, luggage, accessories and towball mass in its calculation. A contractor whose priority is a leaf-sprung working rear end should compare the V7 before committing.

The V9 can cover commuting and family duty, but its 5.617-metre length makes parking geometry a purchase criterion. Test the 360-degree camera view, steering effort, mirror coverage and access to the buyer's normal garage. The VLX 4x2 avoids paying for terrain hardware when the route is overwhelmingly tar. The coil-spring rear layout is relevant to an unladen urban user, yet a proper drive over patched surfaces and speed humps matters more than a suspension label by itself.

A 450 Nm diesel, eight ratios and a 76-litre tank make the V9 easy to shortlist for long-distance family or client travel. The published towing ceiling is promising for caravans and trailers, but the tow vehicle's available payload shrinks once people, luggage, accessories and towball load are counted. Compare the VLX and LTD on the same road at the same tyre pressures, then verify service-plan kilometre exhaustion against annual travel. The official 9.0 L/100 km figure is a claim, not a personalised fuel budget.

Buyers researching the Foton Tunland V9 Double Cab often compare it with rivals such as Ford Ranger Sport , Toyota Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab , RIDDARA RD6 , KIA Tasman , Mahindra Karoo Special Edition Dawn . 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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