Foton Tunland vs LDV T60
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Foton Tunland

$39,990 - $49,990

2026 price

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LDV T60

$22,950 - $45,888

2024 price

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Summary

2026 Foton Tunland

2024 LDV T60

By Marcus Craft

By Tom White

Safety Rating

Engine Type

Inline 4, 2.0L

Twin Turbo 4, 2.0L

Fuel Type

Diesel/Electric

Diesel

Fuel Efficiency

8.0L/100km (combined)

9.3L/100km (combined)

Seating

Likes

Price-tag
Roomy cabin
Reasonable off-road

Overall value
Refreshingly straightforward to drive
Much improved safety suite

Dislikes

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

Was expecting more from new suspension
Software and on-board tech should be better
Drivetrain still a bit rough around the edges

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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2024 LDV T60 Summary

So, you’re after an affordable alternative to the increasingly expensive Toyota HiLux and Ford Ranger. You need it to be tough enough for work, but also big and comfortable enough to haul family every now and again.

It’s a common predicament, and one that's increasingly served by Chinese and Korean alternatives.

Today, we’re looking at LDV’s latest effort - the T60 Max Plus. While it looks like just another new variant from the outside, it’s hiding some significant changes underneath, and it takes its place at the top of the T60 range in 2024.

Could it be the right ute to fit your budget? Let’s take a look.

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Deep dive comparison

2026 Foton Tunland 2024 LDV T60

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 Max Plus brings a lot of welcome upgrades to the T60 range, particularly in its previously non-existent active safety suite, but it’s not all good news. There are still a few areas where this ageing ute could use a lot of polish.

Still, there’s something to be said for how refreshingly straightforward much of it is, and for the most part its specs and features are up to the task of competing with many more expensive alternatives.

Foton Tunland vs LDV T60 What's the difference?

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Foton Tunland vs LDV T60
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