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    Foton Tunland

    Foton Tunland

    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

    tradieguide
    Foton Tunland 2018 review: 4x4 auto

    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

    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
    expertguide
    Foton Tunland dual-cab 4X4 2017 review

    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
    expertguide
    Foton Tunland 2014 Review

    Foton Tunland 2014 Review

    17 Jan 2014 by Peter Barnwell
    Peter Barnwell reviews the Foton Tunland with specs, fuel consumption and verdict. Read more
    expertguide
    Foton Tunland TK 2013 Review

    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
    expertguide
    Foton Tunland 2012 review

    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

    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

    Pricing Guides

    $31,240
    Based on Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP)
    Lowest Price
    $26,990
    Highest Price
    $35,490
    See all Foton Tunland pricing and specs

    Range and Specs

    VehicleSpecsPrice*
    (4x2) 2.8L, Diesel, 6 SP AUTO $26,990 2019 Foton Tunland (4x2) Pricing and Specs
    (4x4) 2.8L, Diesel, 5 SP MAN $29,990 2019 Foton Tunland (4x4) Pricing and Specs
    Luxury (4x4) 2.8L, Diesel, 5 SP MAN $30,990 2019 Foton Tunland Luxury (4x4) Pricing and Specs
    S (4x4) 2.8L, Diesel, 6 SP AUTO $34,990 2019 Foton Tunland S (4x4) Pricing and Specs
    See all 2019 FOTON TUNLAND in the Range
    * Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price

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    Foton Tunland News

    Meet the Chinese brands gunning for the Toyota HiLux: The cut-price challengers coming to shake up the ute market

    Meet the Chinese brands gunning for the Toyota HiLux: The cut-price challengers coming to shake up the ute market

    20 Aug 2019 by Andrew Chesterton
    Foton Tunland ute gets special mine spec

    Foton Tunland ute gets special mine spec

    26 Sep 2013 by Staff Writers
    Great fall of China car sales

    Great fall of China car sales

    20 Jun 2013 by Joshua Dowling
    Look to the stars

    Look to the stars

    12 Mar 2013 by Paul Pottinger
    Foton Tunland gets just three crash stars

    Foton Tunland gets just three crash stars

    28 Feb 2013 by Stuart Martin
    Foton Tunland utes hit Australia

    Foton Tunland utes hit Australia

    20 Nov 2012 by Paul Gover
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    Foton Tunland FAQs

    No car is perfect, so we've gathered everything relating to the Foton Tunland reliability here to help you decide if it's a smart buy.

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