The Foton Toano is a light commercial vehicle (van) built by Foton of Beijing, China as a van, chassis cab, and minibus.[1]
Overview
The Foton Toano was produced by Chinese car manufacturer Foton since 2015, and the styling is controversial as the exterior design heavily resembles the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van.
The Foton Toano is equipped with a 2.8 liter ISF Cummins CRDI turbo diesel engine, which generates 160 hp and 360 Nm of torque. The Toano is also Euro IV compliant.[2]
It can accommodate 15 passengers with a high ceiling, making it possible to stand up inside the vehicle.
2024 facelift (Pro/ X7/ X8)
The Foton Toano received a facelift for the 2024 model year. Sold as the Toano Pro, the update introduces refined styling to the front bumper and new headlamp design, improved interior features, and updated powertrain options, including a 2.5 liter diesel engine.[3][4] The updated model was reintroduced in April 2025 as the Toano X7 and Toano X8 variants. The X7 is designed for logistics, while the X8 is the name for passenger models.[5]