Foton Tunland vs LDV G10
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Foton Tunland

$39,990 - $49,990

2026 price

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LDV G10

$10,888 - $26,998

2020 price

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Summary

2026 Foton Tunland

2020 LDV G10

By Marcus Craft

By Matt Campbell

Safety Rating

Engine Type

Inline 4, 2.0L

Diesel Turbo 4, 1.9L

Fuel Type

Diesel/Electric

Diesel

Fuel Efficiency

8.0L/100km (combined)

8.3L/100km (combined)

Seating

Likes

Price-tag
Roomy cabin
Reasonable off-road

Dislikes

Under-powered
Annoying driver-assist tech
Needs better off-road tyres

2026 Foton Tunland Summary

If you’re in the market for a big US-style ute but you’re not keen to spend the big bucks, this Chinese-made workhorse might be right for you.

This is the 2026 Foton Tunland V9-S 4x4. It’s just under six metres long and costs just under $50,000. A lot of ute for the price.

This top-spec Tunland has a 2.0L four-cylinder turbo-diesel engine, a 48V mild-hybrid system, and front and rear diff locks.

So, what is this ute like to drive off-road?

Read on.

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2020 LDV G10 Summary

The LDV G10 arrived on the scene in the van segment a few years ago, with the aim of upsetting the equilibrium.

It was a budget-priced, Chinese-made mid-size van with its target set squarely on appealing to customers who might have wanted a HiAce, but couldn’t afford one.

After almost four-and-a-half years on the market in Australia, the LDV G10 is better than ever. It has seen new additions in the cabin, more comfortable seats, and still offers big value for money.

But with the van market moving forward at pace, does the LDV G10 offer appeal beyond the sticker price? We tested the diesel auto model to find out.

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Deep dive comparison

2026 Foton Tunland 2020 LDV G10

Verdict

You have to give Foton some credit because the 2026 Tunland V9-S 4x4 is a big US-sized ute without the big US-style price-tag.

On the surface this is an impressive vehicle. It’s well-equipped, comfortable, reasonably capable off-road and is generally nice to drive.

But under closer scrutiny, and when driving the Tunland, some substantial flaws soon become obvious, not the least of which is an underdone powertrain and some annoying driver-assist tech.

Still, it is a lot of ute for the money, so the Tunland represents a strong case as a budget buy.

Verdict

The LDV G10 is a solid option for those buyers who just want a van that gets the job done. It was decent with weight on board, but is probably better suited to parcel carriers rather than pallet shifters.

Safety levels are the biggest concern, as it is falling behind in the class when it comes to active safety tech, and its weak crash test score could be enough to rule it out for some customers.

Foton Tunland vs LDV G10 What's the difference?

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Verdict

Foton Tunland vs LDV G10
What's the difference?