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]]> FOTON Tunland – FOTON has returned to the Australian market with the release of Tunland Ute. This Ute sits in that mid-sized market segment. It’s larger than the normal HiLux or Navara range. Yet slightly smaller than the American Pickup Trucks.

FOTON Tunland V9-S 4x4_11 The interior space and ambience is impressive.

There are four models available. Catering more for the commercial market, the V7 comes in both 2WD and 4WD versions. They have leaf spring rigid axle rear suspension for heavy-duty work.

Catering more for the recreational market is the V9. Two models are available both with 4WD. The V9 comes with multi-link coil rear suspension for enhanced ride, comfort, and handling.

FOTON Tunland V9 engine

Both models come with a 2.0L four cylinder turbo diesel engine with 48V mild hybrid system, . providing 120 kW of power and 450 Nm of torque. This is matched to an eight speed ZF automatic transmission.

Depending on the model there is selectable 4WD and up to six selectable drive modes.

Overall, the Tunland has excellent ride and handling and is comfortable of main roads, motorways, forest trails, beaches, and more adventurous drives.

The real surprise is the pricing. From $39,990 for the 2WD V7 through to $49,990 for the top spec 4WD V9. All plus the usual cists. Those prices are absolutely stunning value for money.

The FOTON Tunland is definitely worth a test drive.

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FOTON Tunland 4

FOTON Tunland specifications sheet can be found HERE 

FOTON Tunland dimensions and weights can be found HERE 

Readers can find more details about the FOTON Tunland   HERE.

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What is good?
  • Absolutely stunning value for money
  • Stylish mid-sized design
  • Interior space, comfort, and ambience.
  • Ride and handling

What is not so good?
  • It’s underpowered for heavy duty work.
  • No front massage seats ( I know that’s fussy ????)
  • No aftermarket accessories yet – coming through

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Foton Tunland Buyers could also look at:

While the Ute segment is growing in terms of participants, there is a definite development of subsections.

The first is on size. The mid-sized segment includes the: MGU9, GWM Cannon Alpha and LDV Terron9

However, if you also look at pricing and engine figures there are some other alternatives such as: KGM Musso XLV Ultimate, the new Isuzu D-MAX 2.2L powered Utes and the same for 2.2L Mazda BT-50,

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