Foton Tunland vs Peugeot Expert
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Foton Tunland

$39,990 - $49,990

2026 price

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Peugeot Expert

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2023 price

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Summary

2026 Foton Tunland

2023 Peugeot Expert

By Marcus Craft

By Mark Oastler

Safety Rating

Engine Type

Inline 4, 2.0L

Diesel Turbo 4, 2.0L

Fuel Type

Diesel/Electric

Diesel

Fuel Efficiency

8.0L/100km (combined)

6.3L/100km (combined)

Seating

Likes

Price-tag
Roomy cabin
Reasonable off-road

Payload/tow ratings
All-round performance
Fuel economy

Dislikes

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

No ANCAP, BSM or RCTA
Centre passenger legroom
Loose interior trim

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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2023 Peugeot Expert Summary

Mid-sized (2.5 to 3.5-tonne) commercial van buyers have a variety of makes and models to choose from, even though most buy the venerable HiAce.

Latest VFACTS figures confirm Toyota’s long-standing dominance, as the HiAce commands just under 40 per cent market share with the remainder spread across ten competitors from Europe, China and Korea.

One of those is Peugeot’s Expert, which is available with a choice of wheelbases, transmissions and model grades. It currently represents just 1.3 per cent of sales in this segment, so we recently spent a week behind the wheel to see how it compares to the market leader.

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Deep dive comparison

2026 Foton Tunland 2023 Peugeot Expert

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

Positives are higher payload and tow ratings than the Toyota HiAce along with superior fuel economy. Negatives are inferior safety, evidence of questionable build quality and a list price more than $3000 above a HiAce equivalent. So, whether the positives outweigh the negatives to justify its higher price, only a potential buyer can decide.

Foton Tunland vs Peugeot Expert What's the difference?

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Foton Tunland vs Peugeot Expert
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