The Foton Tunland is a compact pickup truck and full-size pickup truck (since 2023) sold by the Chinese manufacturer Foton Motor sold in China since November 2011 as well as Australia, Colombia,[7] and emerging markets. Since 2023 the Mars 7 and 9 full-size pickups have been sold under the Tunland nameplate outside of China, as the Tunland V7 and Tunland V9 respectively.
Overview
To help manufacture the Tunland, joint venture agreements were signed between Foton and established brands, including Cummins diesel engines, Getrag transmission, a BorgWarner transfer case and Dana axles and differentials in the 4×4 (the 2-Wheel drive has a Tangshan 5 speed transmission), Bosch electronics and ABS.[8]
2018 Facelift
The 2018 facelifts of the Tunland E5 and Tunland E7 were released in China at the 2018 Beijing Auto Show. The 2018 Tunland facelift is available in both standard and extended versions. The body dimensions are 5310 x and 5603 x, with the wheelbases of 3105 and 3398 mm, respectively.[9][10]
Tunland Shengtu 5 and Shengtu 7 (2019)
The Tunland Shengtu 5 and Shengtu 7 are updated variants of the Tunland that were launched in December 2019 alongside the Tunland Yutu pickups. The Shengtu 5 and Shengtu 7 variants are available with a 2.0 L turbo diesel engine, and have a maximum output of 120 kW and 390 Nm mated to a 6-speed manual transmission.[11]
Tunland/Mars 7 and 9 (2023)
The Foton full-size pickup truck sold as the Mars 7 and Mars 9 in China, was sold as the Tunland 7 and Tunland 9 outside of China.
The Mars 7 is larger in all dimensions than Mars 9. The Mars 7 has a length of 5797 mm, a width of 2090 mm, and a wheelbase of 3505 mm, while the Mars 9 has a length of 5617 mm, a width of 2000 mm, and a wheelbase of 3355 mm. The powertrain of the Mars series is a 2.5 L turbo diesel engine with 450 Nm of torque. An optional 381 hp mild hybrid system with a 48 V starter-alternator and 8-speed ZF automatic transmission is also available, as well as a PHEV powertrain.[12]
In 2024, both models were introduced to the Cambodian market by GTV Motor Cambodia, rebadged as the GTV Kouprey (Tunland V7) and GTV Kouprey Pro (Tunland V9).[13] The Kouprey is powered by a 2.0‑litre Aucan turbo‑diesel engine producing 163 hp and 390 Nm, paired with a 6‑speed manual or 8‑speed automatic transmission, and features a leaf‑spring rear suspension for load‑carrying capability. The Kouprey Pro uses the same engine but adds a coil‑spring rear suspension for improved ride comfort, The drive type is four-wheel drive.along with premium features such as a panoramic sunroof, leather upholstery, a 12.3‑inch infotainment display, and advanced driver‑assistance systems.[14] At launch, Cambodian pricing started at US$31,999 for the Kouprey and US$38,999 for the Kouprey Pro, with higher trims and export versions priced above US$40,000.[15][16]
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