At 5.62 m long, the Tunland V9 is among the most impressive in its class. It has an electrified 2.0 turbodiesel engine.
Foton doubles its range. The Chinese brand, part of the Eurasia Motor Company group, presents the Tunland V9, a large pickup truck that is positioned above the G7. A cross between the typical European mid-size and the American full-size trucks such as the Ford F-150 or Ram 1500.
Aesthetically pleasing and packed with technology, the Tunland V9 will be available at the beginning of 2025.
At 5.62 m long, 2.09 m wide, and 1.96 m high, the Foton Tunland V9 certainly has a striking presence and is larger not only than the G7, but also than many possible competitors such as the Ford Ranger or Toyota Hilux. Obviously, this leads to important advantages in professional terms, with the cargo bed having a load volume of 1,379 litres, somewhat less in terms of agility.
The lines are very muscular, almost American, so much so that in the front area there is an aesthetic reference to the Ram 1500 given by the large grille and square full LED headlights. However, during the press presentation, the Tunland V9 was directly compared to the Ford Ranger Raptor Ecoblue, although we see more of an analogy with the F-150.
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The interior of the Tunland V9 picks up on the solid, boxy look of the exterior. The dashboard has a classic look, with an all-digital instrument cluster and a large 14.6-inch central infotainment display (compatible with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto), from which every function of the pickup can be controlled, including climate control and ambient lighting.
Driving modes can be adjusted in the centre tunnel, while the leather seats feature electric adjustments and lumbar support.
At launch, the Foton Tunland V9 is only available with a 2.0-litre turbodiesel with 160 bhp and 450 Nm with a 48-volt mild hybrid system. This power unit features a variable geometry turbocharger and a Bosch high-pressure common rail injection system, while the hybrid system (also developed by Bosch) provides an additional 80 Nm of torque during acceleration.
What’s more, the small electric motor intervenes at start-up, hill climbing and deceleration to support the combustion unit and reduce consumption by 5-8 per cent, according to Foton’s estimates. Two gearboxes are available: an 8-speed ZF automatic with reduced gears or a 6-speed Zomax manual.
All-wheel drive can be combined with six driving modes, namely Standard, Eco, Sport, Mud, Sand, and Snow. The load capacity is 645 kg, while the towing capacity is 3,500 kg. As for off-road use, the Foton can cope with fords up to 70 cm and has a 28° angle of attack and 26° exit angle.