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Foton Tunland V9 Double Cab VLX 4x2

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
Foton Tunland V9 VLX 4x2 is the double-cab pickup option at R725,900, with lower V9 price.
ZAR 725,900
On-road in
ZAR 745,610
Ex-showroom ZAR 725,900
Estimated finance from ZAR 12,756/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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Estimate monthly vehicle finance for the Foton Tunland V9 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 12,756
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. Excludes initiation fees, monthly service fees, credit-life insurance and vehicle insurance. Your lender quotation may differ.

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Foton Tunland V9 Double Cab VLX 4x2

Foton Tunland V9 VLX 4x2 is the double-cab pickup option at R725,900, with lower V9 price.

The Tunland V9 VLX 4x2 is priced at R725,900 and serves as the entry point to Foton's V9 double-cab range. It uses a 2.0-litre turbo-diesel with 48-volt assistance, producing a published 120 kW and 450 Nm through an eight-speed automatic to the rear wheels. The current V9 shares the 5,617 mm overall length of the V7 and sits on a 3,355 mm wheelbase, but its rear suspension is a multi-link coil-spring arrangement. That chassis detail helps explain its positioning as the more passenger-led, road-focused Tunland choice. This derivative is for a buyer attracted to the V9 platform and cabin experience but unconvinced that four-wheel drive is necessary. The alternative V9 derivative is the LTD 4x4 at R799,900, a R74,000 step that combines a higher grade and another driven axle. Because those changes arrive together, the price gap cannot be described as a clean cost for traction. The VLX 4x2 is therefore valuable as a disciplined reference point: it lets a buyer decide whether the V9's basic road package already covers the real brief. Daily suitability rests on the same strong headline outputs as the LTD. The 450 Nm figure and automatic transmission should suit national-road travel, towing on good surfaces and regular family or client use. The large body needs deliberate parking assessment, while the coil-spring rear layout should be experienced both empty and with the owner's normal load rather than judged from specification alone. Foton's official local material does not provide a grade-specific payload or loaded-clearance figure, so passengers, fitted accessories, luggage and any towball load must be reconciled before the vehicle is assigned a demanding role. The rear-wheel-drive layout is a limitation only when the route demands more. It is entirely coherent for tar, maintained gravel and paved towing destinations, but it cannot reproduce the LTD's four-wheel-drive access on wet sites or loose gradients. A buyer should map those conditions across a full year, including seasonal rain, instead of making the decision from the best week of summer. The absence of a trim-matched V9 4x4 also means equipment wants and traction needs must be separated mentally even though the range bundles them at the next price. At its best, the VLX 4x2 is a comfortable-use V9 with restrained capital exposure. It offers the newer body's scale, the multi-link rear arrangement, an eight-speed automatic and 450 Nm without asking the owner to fund LTD specification and 4x4 together. It is less convincing for remote work or difficult access, and its size will be noticed around compact urban spaces. For buyers whose distance is mainly paved, however, that focus is precisely the point rather than an omission.

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 likely owner is a road-oriented private buyer, executive user or business operator who wants the V9's passenger-led chassis, automatic transmission and 450 Nm but travels mainly on tar. It can also suit towing where launch points and destinations are firm. Regular mud, loose climbs or remote site access should push the shortlist toward the LTD 4x4 despite its bundled trim premium.

City
The V9's 5,617 mm length makes parking space, turning room and rear visibility central urban concerns. Its eight-speed automatic should reduce effort in congested travel, but the buyer should still drive the exact weekday loop with passengers and typical cargo. A VLX equipment schedule is worth studying because the next V9 costs more for both LTD trim and 4x4, not for one isolated improvement.
Highway
National-road use is the VLX 4x2's natural strength. Published outputs of 120 kW and 450 Nm, paired with the automatic gearbox and multi-link coil-spring rear layout, create a credible touring and paved-towing package. The test should cover long gradients, overtaking preparation, crosswinds and loaded braking. Any trailer decision must also account for the not listed derivative payload rather than relying on the towing headline by itself.
Off-Road
Maintained gravel and firm rural approaches fit the brief; deep mud and traction-dependent climbs do not. The V9's size and not listed loaded-clearance figure require care over crests, drainage channels and ruts even when the surface looks dry. As a 4x2, it should be kept on routes where tyre choice, sensible speed and load placement are sufficient. Buyers who cannot choose an easier line need the LTD 4x4's different driveline.
4.2/5
Hagalu editorial score 4.2 out of 5 Reviewed by Hagalu Editorial Team · 2026-09-07

Foton Tunland V9 Double Cab VLX 4x2 — Should You Buy It?

4.2/5
Foton Tunland V9 Double Cab VLX 4x2 review: Lower V9 price
Hagalu editorial review by Hagalu Editorial Team · 2026-09-07

Foton Tunland V9 VLX 4x2 is the double-cab pickup option at R725,900, with lower V9 price. The V9 VLX 4x2 is the sensible V9 for owners buying road comfort and a substantial automatic diesel double cab rather than an off-road promise. R725,900 secures the 120 kW and 450 Nm mild-hybrid powertrain with the coil-spring rear arrangement. Its case weakens when access is unpredictable, while the missing payload and loaded-clearance detail requires care. On predominantly paved routes, it avoids paying R74,000 for a bundled grade-and-driveline step. That clarity is its advantage. 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 4.0/5 · 20%
4.0/5
Value 4.2/5 · 20%
4.2/5
Practicality 4.3/5 · 20%
4.3/5
Ownership 4.1/5 · 15%
4.1/5
Powertrain suitability 4.1/5 · 15%
4.1/5
Comfort & technology 4.5/5 · 10%
4.5/5

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

Foton Tunland V9 VLX 4x2 offers lower V9 price, but buyers must account for 4x2 only.

The V9 VLX 4x2 is the sensible V9 for owners buying road comfort and a substantial automatic diesel double cab rather than an off-road promise. R725,900 secures the 120 kW and 450 Nm mild-hybrid powertrain with the coil-spring rear arrangement. Its case weakens when access is unpredictable, while the missing payload and loaded-clearance detail requires care. On predominantly paved routes, it avoids paying R74,000 for a bundled grade-and-driveline step. That clarity is its advantage.

What's Good
  • ✓Lower V9 price
  • ✓Coil-spring rear layout
  • ✓Eight-speed automatic
  • ✓450 Nm listed torque
  • ✓V9 VLX 4x2 listed at R725,900
Watch Out For
  • ✕4x2 only
  • ✕Not a trim-matched 4x4 comparison
  • ✕No published loaded-clearance figure
  • ✕Large city footprint
  • ✕Confirm V9 VLX 4x2 price and included equipment in writing

Foton Tunland V9 Double Cab FAQs

The current recommended retail price listed for the Foton Tunland V9 Double Cab VLX 4x2 is R725,900. This is the vehicle price before finance interest, insurance, registration and any dealer-added options.

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 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 V9 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 V9 Double Cab VLX 4x2 is around 11.11 km/l.

The likely owner is a road-oriented private buyer, executive user or business operator who wants the V9's passenger-led chassis, automatic transmission and 450 Nm but travels mainly on tar. It can also suit towing where launch points and destinations are firm. Regular mud, loose climbs or remote site access should push the shortlist toward the LTD 4x4 despite its bundled trim premium.

The V9's 5,617 mm length makes parking space, turning room and rear visibility central urban concerns. Its eight-speed automatic should reduce effort in congested travel, but the buyer should still drive the exact weekday loop with passengers and typical cargo. A VLX equipment schedule is worth studying because the next V9 costs more for both LTD trim and 4x4, not for one isolated improvement.

National-road use is the VLX 4x2's natural strength. Published outputs of 120 kW and 450 Nm, paired with the automatic gearbox and multi-link coil-spring rear layout, create a credible touring and paved-towing package. The test should cover long gradients, overtaking preparation, crosswinds and loaded braking. Any trailer decision must also account for the not listed derivative payload rather than relying on the towing headline by itself.

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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