Foton Tunland

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Chinese-made vehicles have been around for a few years, but the rate of progress in key areas isn't as rapid as it could be.

Take the unusually named Foton Tunland, for example. Pitched as a budget dual-cab 4x4 ute, the Tunland offers a diesel made by Cummins and a transmission by BorgWarner, as well as a reasonable level of specification for a ute that starts off at $26,990 for the Tunland (4x2) and tops out at $35,490 for the Tunland Luxury (4x4).

However, the Tunland is still only rated at three out of five ANCAP safety stars in 2017, a number that hasn't improved since 2013. No side airbags or even a lap/sash centre rear seatbelt means the Tunland lags behind its competitors.

This vehicle is also known as Foton FT-500 (Chile only), Foton Thunder (Philippines only).

Foton Tunland Reviews

2018

tradiesguide

Foton Tunland 2018 review: 4x4 auto

1 Jun 2018 by Mark Oastler

Foton is planning a bright light-commercial future in Australia, with the 2018 Tunland dual cab leading the charge. Here's why you shouldn't write it off as another cheap Chinese ute. Read more

adventureguide

Foton Tunland 4WD 2018 off-road review

28 May 2018 by Marcus Craft

Does the new Foton Tunland finally mark a breakthrough for Chinese-made utes in Australia's ultra-competitive market? Read more

2017

expertguide

Foton Tunland dual-cab 4X4 2017 review

28 Feb 2017 by Marcus Craft

Marcus Craft road tests and reviews the new Foton Tunland dual-cab 4X4 with specs, fuel consumption and verdict. Read more

2014

expertguide

Foton Tunland 2014 Review

17 Jan 2014 by Peter Barnwell

Peter Barnwell reviews the Foton Tunland with specs, fuel consumption and verdict. Read more

2013

expertguide

Foton Tunland TK 2013 Review

20 Sep 2013 by Neil Dowling

Foton, a division of China's giant Beijing Automotive, gets a lot of it right with a dual-cab ute that is priced between the entry-level Great Wall and more established models Read more

2012

expertguide

Foton Tunland 2012 review

26 Jul 2012 by Mark Hinchliffe

The words "Chinese" and "quality" aren't often used in the same sentence in the automotive world.But that could change with the Foton Tunland one-tonne ute arriving in Australia in October. Rod James... Read more

expertguide

Foton Tunland Dual-Cab 2012 review

20 Feb 2012 by Bruce McMahon

It is a fair-sized dual cab, 150mm wider in the cabin than a Toyota HiLux though rivals may beat it for rear legroom. Read more

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$31,240

Based on Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP)

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$26,990

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$35,490

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Range and Specs

Vehicle	Specs	Price^*
(4x2)	2.8L, Diesel, 6 SP AUTO	$26,990	2019 Foton Tunland (4x2) Pricing and Specs
(4x2)	2.8L, Diesel, 5 SP MAN	$26,990	2019 Foton Tunland (4x2) Pricing and Specs
(4x4)	2.8L, Diesel, 6 SP AUTO	$33,990	2019 Foton Tunland (4x4) Pricing and Specs
(4x4)	2.8L, Diesel, 5 SP MAN	$29,990	2019 Foton Tunland (4x4) Pricing and Specs