China adds another electrified dual cab ute in Australia: Foton Tunland is a budget-priced over-sized diesel 48v mild hybrid
China’s Foton has entered the Australian electrified dual-cab ute segment with the sharply-priced super-sized Tunland line-up.
Four models are on offer, all powered by a 120kW/450Nm 48v mild hybrid 2.0-litre turbo-diesel Cummins four-cylinder engine mated with a ZF eight-speed auto.
Pricing starts at $39,990 for the V7-C 4×2, climbing to $42,990 for the V7-C 4×4, $45,990 for the V9-L 4×4 and $49,990 for the V9-S 4×4.
All pricing is plus on-road costs. Paint options are an added $690 – only white is an NCO.
Of course, the pricing is one of the Tunland’s great assets, as it tops out lower than most leading utes start. Plug-in hybrid utes such as the BYD Shark 6 and GWM Cannon Alpha are significantly higher-priced, while the plugless hybrid version of tne Cannon Alpha has been dropped locally.
And only the Toyota HiLux also comes in Australia with a 48v mild hybrid diesel powertrain and the cheapest pricing there is $60,580 (plus ORCs) for the SR double cab chassis 4×4.
Fellow-Chinese utes such as the diesel GWM Cannon are where the Tunland finds its price opposition.
That’s familiar territory for Foton, which competed against fellow-Chinese brands during its first foray to Australia between 2012-19.
The macho-styled Tunland is over-sized compared to its price rivals, measuring up at 5617mm long with a 3355mm wheelbase.
While the V7-C 4×2 is the fleet workhorse, the three 4x4s become progressively better equipped as they progress.
The V7-C 4×4 adds a rear differential lock and more drive modes. Both V7s have 1000kg-plus payloads.
The V9-L swaps from leaf spring to multi-link rigid axle rear suspension and the V9-S includes a front diff lock and a panoramic sunroof.
The V9s have 995kg payloads.
All models can tow 3500kg braked and all 4×4 models include low range gearing. Minimum ground clearance is 240mm.
Official fuel consumption claims have yet to confirmed for the Tunland range, which will commence deliveries locally within months. The line-up is backed by a seven-year/unlimited new vehicle warranty in Australia.
Local distributor Inchcape says the Tunland line-up has been subjected to “tens of thousands of kilometres” of local testing.
For a full equipment model walk check out the table below.
V7-C 4×2:
$39,990 plus on-road costs
12-3-inch digital instrument cluster
14.6-inch infotainment screen
Collision Avoidance Features
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electric Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)
Vehicle Dynamics Control (VDC)
Traction Control System (TCS)
Hill-Hold-Control (HHC)
Hill Descent Control (HDC)
Auto Vehicle Hold (AVH)
Electronic Parking Brake (EPB)
Panoramic 360 Degree View Camera with Integrated Dash Camera4
Front & Rear Parking Sensors
Advanced Driver Assistance (ADAS)
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
Autonomous Emergency Braking with Pedestrian & Cyclist Alert (AEB)
Front Collision Warning (FCW)
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
Pedestrian Collision Warning (PCW)
Lane Keep Assist (LKA)
Lane Centring Control (LCC)
Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR)
Emergency Signal System (ESS)
Blind Spot Detection (BSD)
Door Open Warning (DOW)
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
Trailer Stability Assist (TSA)
Lighting and Convenience
Daytime Running Lights (DRL), dusk-sensing LED headlights with Follow Me Home, LED taillights
2WD
Highway Terrain tyres
Leaf spring rear suspension
Manual-fold mirrors
Single-zone A/C
4 speakers
Front USB-A x2
Manual driver’s seat (6-way)
Manual passenger seat (4-way)
Driver window auto up/down
Spray In-tub liner
Voice recognition
V7-C 4×4 adds/differences:
$42,990 plus on-road costs
Part-time 4WD
Selectable Four-Wheel Drive Modes – 2H/Auto/4H/4L
Additional drive modes: Sand / Mud / Snow
Rear differential lock
All-terrain tyres
4×4 badge on rear quarter
V9-L 4×4 adds/differences:
$45,990 plus on-road costs
Unique front-end styling
Premium Sidestep
Wheel cladding
Heated mirrors
Power folding mirrors
18” Premium Wheel Design
Sports bar & lockable tray
Dual zone A/C
6 speakers x2 Rear USB-A Ports
V2L Power Socket 220V/300W Power Outlet
Automatic Anti-Glare Mirror
Wireless Charger
Heated front seats
Driver’s seat – powered 6-way & 4-way lumbar
Front passenger seat – Powered 4-way
Multi-link coil suspension
V9-S 4×4 adds/differences:
$49,990 plus on-road costs
Driver Monitoring System – Distraction & Fatigue Warning
Front differential lock
Position memory mirrors
Roof rails
Panoramic sunroof
Privacy rear glass
LED rear reading light
All windows – auto up/down
Facial recognition
Ventilated front seats
Driver seat – memory
Heated second row seats (Outboard only)
