Foton Tunland G7 (2024) Price & Specs

Yet another Chinese contender has entered – or, in this case, returned to – South Africa’s bakkie market, with prices kicking off at R319 900. Here’s what we know about the Foton Tunland G7…

The Foton Tunland G7 has officially hit the market in South Africa, arriving as the latest Chinese contender in Mzansi’s bustling bakkie space. At launch, Foton SA is offering 5 double-cab derivatives along with a solitary single-cab variant.

As you’d tend to see with newer model lineups of the Chinese variety, there’s a spread of new energy vehicles as well as ICE to cover as many bases as possible.

This G7 iteration is priced from R319 900 in single-cab workhorse guise and R399 900 in double-cab form. That latter starting price puts the dual-cab Tunland G7 right in line with base double-cab versions of the JAC T6, GWM Steed 5 and Mahindra Pik Up.

All derivatives are powered by a 2.0-litre, 4-cylinder turbodiesel engine developing 120 kW and 390 Nm. The single cab (4×2 only) and the cheapest version of the double cab each employ a 6-speed manual gearbox, while all other derivatives use a ZF-sourced 8-speed automatic transmission. The double-cab line-up includes both 4×2 and 4×4 configurations, with trim levels choices being TL, TLX and Limited.

Every model measures 5 340 mm long, 1 940 mm wide and stands 1 870 mm tall, with a wheelbase of 3 110 mm. The ground clearance and braked towing capacity come in at 210 mm and 3 000 kg respectively, across the board, while Foton SA unfortunately doesn’t list any payload capacities (but we’re guessing they’re in the region of 1 000 kg). Standard features for the single cab include items like a 12.3-inch infotainment screen, a digital instrument cluster, electric windows, automatic air conditioning, ABS with EBD and rear parking sensors.

In the Tunland G7 double-cab portfolio, the TL grade adds features such as 17-inch alloy wheels (as opposed to the single cab’s 16-inch steelies), cruise control, an electronic parking brake, 2 extra speakers (for a total of 4), electronic stability control and tyre-pressure monitoring.

Meanwhile, the TLX specification gains running boards, dual-zone air conditioning, automatic headlamps, keyless entry, 6 speakers, front-seat heating, cloth-and-leatherette upholstery and extra airbags (side and curtain, for a total of 6). In addition, the automatic-equipped TLX features a mechanical differential lock.

Finally, the flagship Limited model, which is priced at R599 900, scores 18-inch alloys, extra chrome exterior trim, a sunroof, front collision warning, blind-spot detection, rear cross traffic alert, a 360-degree camera system and wireless smartphone charging.

Other Foton light-commercial vehicles introduced at the same time as the Tunland G7 include the Miler 2.1-tonne chassis-cab truck (R339 900), the 16-seater Asambe minibus taxi (from R439 900), the fully electric eTruckmate 1.2-tonne mini truck (R575 000), the 15-seater View Minibus (R599 900), the fully electric eView Panel Van (R850 000) and the fully electric eAumark 4-tonne chassis-cab truck (R1 199 900).

How much does the Foton Tunland G7 cost in SA?

Foton Tunland G7 Single Cab 4×2 Hi-Rider 6MT – R319 900

Foton Tunland G7 Double Cab 4×2 TL 6MT – R399 900

Foton Tunland G7 Double Cab 4×2 TL 8AT – R469 900

Foton Tunland G7 Double Cab 4×2 TLX 8AT – R499 900

Foton Tunland G7 Double Cab 4×4 TL 8AT – R559 900

Foton Tunland G7 Double Cab 4×4 LTD 8AT – R599 900

According to Foton SA’s website, the single-cab model ships with a 3-year/100 000 km warranty and does without a standard service plan, while the double-cab derivatives upgrade to a 5-year/unlimited kilometre warranty and a 3-year/50 000 km service plan.