Verdict
These are very different tools. The Foton Tunland costs RM123,800, RM64,848 below the Mazda 6 Grand Touring at RM188,648, and brings 400 Nm, all-wheel drive, an eight-speed automatic and a 7-year/200,000-km warranty. Its 5,617-mm body and leaf-spring rear suspension suit pickup duties, but it has only two front airbags. The Mazda is the road-going choice: 185 hp, a claimed 8.2-second 0-100 km/h time, 522-litre boot and five-star Euro NCAP/ANCAP ratings with six airbags. It is dearer, petrol-powered and front-wheel drive.
Pick the Foton Tunland if you need a larger AWD pickup with 400 Nm, a 76-litre tank and much longer warranty cover for less money.
Pick the Mazda 6 Grand Touring if you want wagon practicality, stronger 185-hp performance and the substantially fuller safety kit.
Key differences
- Price: Foton Tunland RM123,800; Mazda 6 Grand Touring RM188,648.
- Torque: Foton Tunland 400 Nm; Mazda 6 Grand Touring 250 Nm.
- Driveline: Foton Tunland all-wheel drive; Mazda 6 Grand Touring front-wheel drive.
- Dimensions: Foton Tunland 5,617 mm long and 2,090 mm wide; Mazda 6 Grand Touring 4,800 mm and 1,840 mm.
- Safety airbags: Foton Tunland has two front airbags; Mazda 6 Grand Touring has six airbags.
- Warranty: Foton Tunland 7 years/200,000 km; Mazda 6 Grand Touring 3 years/100,000 km.
Tunland
- RM64,848 cheaper with 400 Nm and AWD.
- Eight-speed ZF automatic and 48-volt mild-hybrid diesel assistance.
- 7-year/200,000-km manufacturer warranty and full-size spare tyre.
- Only two front airbags versus the Mazda's six airbags and five-star Euro NCAP/ANCAP ratings.
- No front parking sensors, blind-spot information system or auto wipers.
- Less power: 161 hp versus 185 hp.
6 Grand Touring
- 185 hp and a claimed 8.2-second 0-100 km/h time.
- Six airbags, blind-spot information system and five-star Euro NCAP/ANCAP ratings.
- 522-litre boot, 11-speaker audio and dual-zone climate control.
- Costs RM64,848 more.
- 250 Nm is 150 Nm below the Tunland's output, and it is front-wheel drive rather than AWD.
- 3-year/100,000-km warranty is well behind the Tunland's 7-year/200,000-km cover.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM123,800✓ | RM188,648 |
| Body type | Pickup | Wagon |
| Segment | Truck/4X4 | D-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | — | RM868 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve, DOHC with Variable Geometry Turbo, 48-volt Mild Hybrid Assistance | 16-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, naturally-aspirated with variable valve timing |
| Capacity | — | 2,488 cc |
| Horsepower | 161 hp | 185 hp✓ |
| Torque | 400 Nm✓ | 250 Nm |
| Fuel | Diesel Hybrid/REV | Petrol |
| Bore | — | 89 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 13 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 8AT | SkyActiv-Drive |
| Gears | 8 | 6 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | Mazda |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 8.2 seconds |
| Top Speed | — | 218 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,617 mm | 4,800 mm |
| Width | 2,090 mm | 1,840 mm |
| Height | 1,955 mm | 1,480 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,355 mm | 2,750 mm |
| Weight | 2,160 kg | 1,506 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 76 litres | 62 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | — | 522 litres |
| Front Tyre | 265/70R18 | 225/45R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 265/70R18 | 225/45R19 |
| Spare Tyre | Full Size Spare | — |
| Factory Tyres | Giti AT71 | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | Japan (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Leaf Springs | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 18" Alloys | 19" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Alloys | 19" Alloy |
| Steering | Hydraulic Power Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | G-Vectoring Control |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | — | 5 stars — With 6 airbags and stability control |
| ANCAP | — | 5 stars — With 6 airbags and stability control |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Front Passenger | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain |
| 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 | 5 three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on Outer Two Rear Seats | Available for two outer rear passenger seats |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projectors | LED projector |
| Taillamps | Bulb | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | — | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Powered Driver's Seat, Manual Passenger Seat | Power Adjustable 8-way Driver's Seat with Memory, Power Adjustable Front Passenger Seat |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | Rear Vents |
| Sunroof | — | Front, tilt and slide |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 USB Front | 1 front |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 front, 2 rear |
| Audio | 14.6" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay, 4-speaker Sound System | Touch-screen with radio, CD, MP3, AUX, USB and Bluetooth, 11 speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up & Down | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Start |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | — | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | — | ✓ |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | — | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Front | — | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | — | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Backlit Analogue | — |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 200,000 km✓ | 100,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 7 years✓ | 3 years |
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.
Used Tunland & 6 Grand Touring for sale
Tunland vs 6 Grand Touring FAQ
Is the Foton Tunland or Mazda 6 Grand Touring better?
The Mazda 6 Grand Touring is better for passenger-car use, with 185 hp, a 522-litre boot, six airbags and five-star Euro NCAP/ANCAP ratings. Choose the Tunland for AWD, 400 Nm, pickup dimensions and its 7-year/200,000-km warranty.
What is the price difference?
The Mazda 6 Grand Touring costs RM64,848 more than the Foton Tunland.
Which has the better warranty?
The Foton Tunland has the better manufacturer warranty: seven years or 200,000 km, compared with three years or 100,000 km for the Mazda 6 Grand Touring.