Verdict
The Foton Tunland costs RM21,820 more, yet gives you five seats and four doors against the Mitsubishi Triton’s two-seat, two-door layout. Its 8AT, 14.6-inch touchscreen, reverse camera and four rear parking sensors make it the easier daily truck. But the Triton’s 2.4-litre diesel produces 179 hp and 430 Nm, 18 hp and 30 Nm up on the Tunland. Choose the Foton for carrying people and cabin kit; choose the lighter-duty Mitsubishi layout only if the extra output and five-year unlimited-mileage warranty matter more.
Pick the Foton Tunland if you need five seats, four doors, an 8-speed automatic and much stronger day-to-day equipment.
Pick the Mitsubishi Triton if you prioritise its 179 hp, 430 Nm diesel and five-year unlimited-mileage warranty over passenger capacity and convenience kit.
Key differences
- Price: Foton Tunland RM123,800; Mitsubishi Triton RM101,980.
- Power and torque: Foton Tunland 161 hp and 400 Nm; Mitsubishi Triton 179 hp and 430 Nm.
- Transmission: Foton Tunland ZF 8-speed automatic; Mitsubishi Triton Jatco 6-speed manual.
- Seating and doors: Foton Tunland five seats and four doors; Mitsubishi Triton two seats and two doors.
- Wheels: Foton Tunland 18-inch alloys with 265/70R18 tyres; Mitsubishi Triton 16-inch steel wheels with 265/70R16 tyres.
- Warranty: Foton Tunland seven years/200,000 km; Mitsubishi Triton five years/unlimited mileage.
Tunland
- Five seats, four doors and 60:40 split-folding rear seats.
- ZF 8AT, push-button start, passive cruise control and paddle shifts.
- 14.6-inch wireless Apple CarPlay screen, reverse camera and four rear sensors.
- Costs RM21,820 more.
- Its 161 hp and 400 Nm trail the Triton by 18 hp and 30 Nm.
- Seven-year warranty is capped at 200,000 km, unlike the Triton’s unlimited-mileage cover.
Triton
- 179 hp and 430 Nm from the 2,442 cc turbodiesel.
- Five-year unlimited-mileage manufacturer warranty.
- CKD Malaysian assembly and rear foglamp.
- Only two seats and two doors, versus the Tunland’s five-seat four-door cabin.
- Six-speed manual gearbox versus the Tunland’s 8-speed automatic.
- No reverse camera or rear parking sensors, and it uses 16-inch steel wheels.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM123,800 | RM101,980✓ |
| Body type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Segment | Truck/4X4 | Truck/4X4 |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | — | RM794 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve, DOHC with Variable Geometry Turbo, 48-volt Mild Hybrid Assistance | 16-valve DOHC commonrail turbodiesel, variable geometry turbo |
| Capacity | — | 2,442 cc |
| Horsepower | 161 hp | 179 hp✓ |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 430 Nm✓ |
| Fuel | Diesel Hybrid/REV | Diesel |
| Bore | — | 86 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 15.5 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Manual |
| Transmission Name | 8AT | 6MT |
| Gears | 8 | 6 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | Jatco |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,617 mm | 5,320 mm |
| Width | 2,090 mm | 1,865 mm |
| Height | 1,955 mm | 1,785 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,355 mm | — |
| Weight | 2,160 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 76 litres | 75 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 2 |
| Seats | 5 | 2 |
| Front Tyre | 265/70R18 | 265/70R16 |
| Rear Tyre | 265/70R18 | 265/70R16 |
| Spare Tyre | Full Size Spare | Full Size |
| Factory Tyres | Giti AT71 | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Leaf Springs | Leaf Springs |
| Front Wheels | 18" Alloys | 16" Steel Wheels |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Alloys | 16" Steel Wheels |
| Steering | Hydraulic Power Steering | Rack and Pinion (Hydraulic Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | Easy Select 4WD |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Front Passenger | Driver and Passenger, Driver's Knee |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | — |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 2 Three-point |
| ISOFIX | Available on Outer Two Rear Seats | Available on Front Passenger Seat |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | No |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | Front Seats Only |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projectors | Halogen Reflector |
| Taillamps | Bulb | Normal Bulb |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | — |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Powered Driver's Seat, Manual Passenger Seat | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | — |
| Front Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Manual Air-con |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | — |
| 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 |
| Audio | 14.6" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay, 4-speaker Sound System | 2-DIN CD Radio with Bluetooth, AUX, USB |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up & Down | Two Windows, Driver Side Auto Up & Down |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Manual Key |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Remote Control Activation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | — | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | — |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | — |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | — |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | — |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Backlit Analogue | Backlit Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Handbrake |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 200,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 7 years✓ | 5 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.
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Tunland vs Triton FAQ
Is the Foton Tunland or Mitsubishi Triton better?
The Foton Tunland is better for a buyer needing a proper five-seat, four-door pickup with an automatic gearbox and modern cabin equipment. The Mitsubishi Triton is the better choice only for its stronger 179 hp/430 Nm diesel and unlimited-mileage warranty.
What is the price difference?
The Foton Tunland costs RM21,820 more than the Mitsubishi Triton. That extra outlay brings an 8AT, three extra seats, two extra doors, a 14.6-inch touchscreen, reverse camera and rear parking sensors.
Which has the better warranty?
It depends on usage. The Foton Tunland is covered for seven years or 200,000 km, while the Mitsubishi Triton gets five years with unlimited mileage. High-mileage owners will favour the Triton; lower-mileage owners get longer time cover from the Foton.