Foton Tunland V7 vs V9
Verdict
At RM123,800 versus RM143,800, the Foton Tunland V7 and Foton Tunland V9 are mechanically very close: both get 161 hp, 450 Nm, a conventional automatic, all-wheel drive, a 76-litre tank and a 7-year warranty. The RM20,000 gap buys the V9 a longer 5,677 mm body, six airbags instead of two, and auto emergency braking. There’s no extra shove or wheelbase for the money, so this is mainly a safety-led upgrade, not a performance one.
Pick the Foton Tunland V7 if you want the same 161 hp, 450 Nm, AWD and 7-year warranty for RM20,000 less.
Pick the Foton Tunland V9 if six airbags and auto emergency braking matter more to you than saving RM20,000.
Key differences
- Price: Foton Tunland V7 RM123,800; Foton Tunland V9 RM143,800
- Length: Foton Tunland V7 5,617 mm; Foton Tunland V9 5,677 mm
- Airbags: Foton Tunland V7 2; Foton Tunland V9 6
- Auto emergency braking: Foton Tunland V7 not fitted; Foton Tunland V9 fitted
- Power and torque: Foton Tunland V7 161 hp/450 Nm; Foton Tunland V9 161 hp/450 Nm
- Wheelbase: Foton Tunland V7 3,355 mm; Foton Tunland V9 3,355 mm
V7
- RM20,000 cheaper
- Same 161 hp and 450 Nm as the V9
- Same AWD, automatic transmission and 7-year warranty
- Only 2 airbags
- No auto emergency braking
- Shorter 5,617 mm body if you want the larger-looking variant
V9
- 6 airbags
- Auto emergency braking included
- Longer 5,677 mm body
- RM20,000 more expensive
- No extra power or torque over the V7
- Same 3,355 mm wheelbase and 76-litre fuel tank
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 123,800✓ | RM 143,800 |
| Body type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Segment | Truck/4X4 | Truck/4X4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Diesel Hybrid/REV | Diesel Hybrid/REV |
| Power | 161 hp | 161 hp |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Driven wheels | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,617 mm | 5,677 mm |
| Width | 2,090 mm | 2,090 mm |
| Height | 1,955 mm | 1,955 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,355 mm | 3,355 mm |
| Fuel tank | 76 L | 76 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 2 | 6✓ |
| Auto emergency braking | — | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 7 | 7 |
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.
V7 vs V9 FAQ
Is the Foton Tunland V7 or Foton Tunland V9 better?
The Foton Tunland V9 is better on safety kit, with 6 airbags and auto emergency braking. The V7 is better value if you only need the shared 161 hp, 450 Nm, AWD and 7-year warranty.
What is the price difference?
The Foton Tunland V9 costs RM20,000 more than the Foton Tunland V7. That extra money mainly buys 6 airbags, auto emergency braking and a 60 mm longer body.
Do the Foton Tunland V7 and Foton Tunland V9 have the same performance?
Yes. Both variants have 161 hp, 450 Nm, a conventional automatic transmission and all-wheel drive, so the V9 does not add any extra output over the V7.