Foton Tunland vs Toyota Hiace
Verdict
The Foton Tunland costs RM123,800 against the Toyota Hiace at RM169,000, so the gap is a hefty RM45,200. They are not like-for-like: the Tunland is a five-seat AWD pick-up, while the Hiace is a 10-seat rear-drive commercial van. Both get 450 Nm and conventional automatics, but the Toyota has more power at 175 hp versus 161 hp. The Hiace is the passenger mover here; the Tunland counters with a longer warranty, bigger 76-litre tank and lower buy-in.
Pick the Foton Tunland if you want the cheaper five-seat pick-up with AWD, 450 Nm and a 7-year warranty.
Pick the Toyota Hiace if you need 10 seats, six airbags and the extra size of a proper commercial van.
Key differences
- Price: Foton Tunland RM123,800; Toyota Hiace RM169,000
- Seats: Foton Tunland 5; Toyota Hiace 10
- Power and torque: Foton Tunland 161 hp/450 Nm; Toyota Hiace 175 hp/450 Nm
- Driven wheels: Foton Tunland AWD; Toyota Hiace RWD
- Size: Foton Tunland 5,617 mm long/2,090 mm wide/1,955 mm tall; Toyota Hiace 5,915 mm long/1,950 mm wide/2,280 mm tall
- Safety and warranty: Foton Tunland 2 airbags/7 years; Toyota Hiace 6 airbags/5 years
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 123,800✓ | RM 169,000 |
| Body type | Pickup | Commercial |
| Segment | Truck/4X4 | Commercial |
| Seats | 5 | 10 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Diesel Hybrid/REV | Diesel |
| Engine | — | 2,755 cc |
| Power | 161 hp | 175 hp✓ |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Driven wheels | All Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,617 mm | 5,915 mm |
| Width | 2,090 mm | 1,950 mm |
| Height | 1,955 mm | 2,280 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,355 mm | 3,860 mm |
| Fuel tank | 76 L | 70 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 2 | 6✓ |
| Auto emergency braking | — | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 7✓ | 5 |
| Road tax / year | — | RM 1,248 |
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.
Tunland
- RM45,200 lower entry price
- AWD and 450 Nm
- Longer 7-year warranty
- Only 5 seats beside the Hiace’s 10
- 2 airbags versus 6
- Less power at 161 hp
Hiace
- 10-seat cabin
- 6 airbags
- 175 hp with the same 450 Nm torque
- Costs RM45,200 more
- Shorter 5-year warranty
- Smaller 70-litre fuel tank
Tunland vs Hiace FAQ
Is the Foton Tunland or Toyota Hiace better?
For passenger work, the Toyota Hiace is the better fit with 10 seats and 6 airbags. For a cheaper five-seat pick-up with AWD and a longer warranty, the Foton Tunland makes more sense.
What is the price difference?
The Foton Tunland is RM45,200 cheaper. It is priced at RM123,800, while the Toyota Hiace costs RM169,000.
Which one has more power and torque?
The Toyota Hiace has more power at 175 hp versus 161 hp for the Foton Tunland. Torque is tied, with both rated at 450 Nm.