Verdict
The RM123,800 Foton Tunland is RM4,450 dearer, but its 161 hp/400 Nm diesel mild-hybrid powertrain, eight-speed ZF automatic and all-wheel drive suit buyers who need a 4x4 pickup’s hardware. The RM119,350 Jetour VT9 takes a different route: a seven-seat, Malaysian-assembled SUV with a 154 hp/230 Nm 1.5-litre petrol engine, 360-degree camera and powered boot. For family transport, the VT9’s extra two seats and more useful cabin equipment make the stronger case; choose the Tunland for torque and drivetrain capability.
Pick the Foton Tunland if you need 400 Nm, all-wheel drive and a 76-litre tank in a five-seat pickup.
Pick the Jetour VT9 if you need seven seats, a 360-degree camera and powered boot for RM4,450 less.
Key differences
- Price: Foton Tunland RM123,800; Jetour VT9 RM119,350.
- Output: Foton Tunland 161 hp and 400 Nm; Jetour VT9 154 hp and 230 Nm.
- Driveline and gearbox: Foton Tunland all-wheel drive with 8AT; Jetour VT9 front-wheel drive with 6-speed wet DCT.
- Length: Foton Tunland 5,617 mm; Jetour VT9 4,724 mm.
- Seating: Foton Tunland five seats; Jetour VT9 seven seats.
- Airbags: Foton Tunland driver and front passenger; Jetour VT9 driver, passenger and front side airbags.
Tunland
- 400 Nm diesel mild-hybrid torque
- All-wheel drive with eight-speed ZF automatic
- Seven-year, 200,000 km warranty
- Five seats versus the VT9's seven
- No front side airbags
- Reverse camera lacks the VT9's 360-degree view
VT9
- Seven-seat cabin
- 360-degree surround-view monitor and powered boot
- Malaysian CKD assembly
- 230 Nm trails the Tunland's 400 Nm
- Front-wheel drive versus all-wheel drive
- Seven-year warranty is capped at 150,000 km versus 200,000 km
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM123,800 | RM119,350✓ |
| Body type | Pickup | SUV |
| Segment | Truck/4X4 | D-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | — | RM120 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve, DOHC with Variable Geometry Turbo, 48-volt Mild Hybrid Assistance | 16-valve DOHC with Turbocharger, Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | — | 1,498 cc |
| Horsepower | 161 hp✓ | 154 hp |
| Torque | 400 Nm✓ | 230 Nm |
| Fuel | Diesel Hybrid/REV | Petrol |
| Bore | — | 77 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 9.5 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Transmission Name | 8AT | 6-speed DCT |
| Gears | 8 | 6 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | — |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,617 mm | 4,724 mm |
| Width | 2,090 mm | 1,900 mm |
| Height | 1,955 mm | 1,720 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,355 mm | 2,720 mm |
| Weight | 2,160 kg | 1,551 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 76 litres | 57 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Boot Space | — | 89 litres |
| Front Tyre | 265/70R18 | 235/55R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 265/70R18 | 235/55R19 |
| Spare Tyre | Full Size Spare | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Giti AT71 | Sailun Terramax SV301 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Leaf Springs | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 18" Alloys | 19" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Alloys | 19" Alloys |
| Steering | Hydraulic Power Steering | Rack & Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Front Passenger | Driver and Passenger, Front Side |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 7 Three-point |
| ISOFIX | Available on Outer Two Rear Seats | Available for Outer Two Middle Row Seats |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | No |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projectors | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | Bulb | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | — | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Powered Driver's Seat, Manual Passenger Seat | Power Adjustable Driver's Seat, Manual Passenger Seat |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | Rear AC Vents |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 USB Front | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-A Front, 2 USB-A Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 14.6" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay, 4-speaker Sound System | 10.25" Touchscreen with Wired Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 4 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up & Down | Four Windows, Auto Up & Down |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Operation (Push Button Start) |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | — | Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, 360-degree Surround View Monitor |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | — | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Backlit Analogue | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 200,000 km✓ | 150,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 7 years | 7 years |
| Warranty Notes | — | 10 Years, 1,000,000 km Engine Warranty |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
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Tunland vs VT9 FAQ
Is the Foton Tunland or Jetour VT9 better?
The Jetour VT9 is better for seven-seat family use, with a 360-degree camera and powered boot. The Foton Tunland is the better choice if 400 Nm, all-wheel drive and an eight-speed automatic matter more than extra seating.
What is the price difference?
The Foton Tunland costs RM4,450 more than the Jetour VT9.
Which one carries more passengers?
The Jetour VT9 carries seven people with seven three-point seat belts. The Foton Tunland has five seats and five three-point seat belts.