How good is the Foton Tunland?

How good is the Foton Tunland?

Foton Tunland Australia. Chinese-made vehicles have been around for a few years, but the rate of progress in key areas isn’t as rapid as it could be. However, the Tunland is still only rated at three out of five ANCAP safety stars in 2017, a number that hasn’t improved since 2013.

What is a Foton Tunland?

The Foton Tunland is a budget compact pickup sold by the Chinese manufacturer Foton Motor sold in China since November 2011 as well as Australia, Colombia and emerging markets.

How much is a Foton Tunland?

The Foton Tunland 2021 is priced from $34,990 for Ute Tunland S (4X4). The Foton Tunland 2021 is available in Diesel.

Are Foton trucks any good?

Recognising that few operators will use the Aumark in highway situations, the Foton is geared high for good acceleration even when fully laden, with top gear in play from around the 70kmh mark. Despite being virtually brand new, with barely 1,000 kilometres on the clock, the exhaust brake proved highly effective.

Which cars use Cummins engines?

The Cummins 6.7L Turbo Diesel engine is available in RAM 2500 and 3500 Heavy-Duty pickup trucks and RAM 3500, 4500 and 5500 Chassis cabs. Approximately 75% of all RAM 2500 and 3500 Heavy-Duty pickup owners choose the optional Cummins Turbo Diesel.

Is the LDV T60 any good?

For what it is – a Chinese-built ute – the LDV T60 has been a sharply priced, well-equipped and rather decent work-and-play vehicle since its 2017 launch. Now, a few years later, it’s still quietly impressive and with Walkinshaw-tuned suspension, I’m happy to say, it’s even a little bit better than it was.

Where is Foton ute made?

Foton Tunland. The Foton Tunland is a well-made, keenly-priced ute from China, with American-designed powertrain components, making it one of the best value for money utes in the market.

What country is photon from?

Foton Motor

Foton headquarters
Founded 28 August 1996
Headquarters Shayang Rd., Changping, Beijing , China
Key people Xiyong Zhang (Chairman) Yuequiong Gong (President & General Manager)
Products Automobiles, Commercial Vehicles, Tractors

Where is the Cummins 2.8 made?

8 is built in the Cummins factory in Columbus, Indiana (500 engines in 2017) and carries a 90-day warranty only. They use engine blocks machined at Cummins’s Chinese plant.

Are Foton still in Australia?

The Foton Tunland is priced from $36,990 drive-away in Australia, although it is currently out of stock until early 2021.

What’s the price of a 2015 Foton Tunland?

The Foton Tunland 2015 prices range from $11,990 for the basic trim level Ute Tunland (4X2) to $25,900 for the top of the range Ute Tunland TL (4X4). The Foton Tunland 2015 is available in Diesel. Interested in a Foton Tunland?

What is the tow capacity of a Foton Tunland?

The Tunland is rated to a maximum tow capacity of 2500kg braked and would easily cope with that amount of weight in terms of power. On the road the steering does require constant input much like older dual cabs, a curse of the traditional hydraulic assisted steering rack where many others have gone to electronic.

How old is the engine in the Foton Tunland?

The trip computer is likewise basic, and unfortunately inaccurate. The display read 9.2L/100km upon emptying the 76-litre tank – we calculated actual use at 10.5 (over a week of mixed city and highway driving). We should point out that the 2.8-litre Cummins ISF engine was less than 700km old at the time of test.

What kind of transfer case does Foton Tunland have?

If Foton could find a six-speed tranny with a taller first gear, and an additional over-driven ratio up top (sixth), the Tunland would likely feel more relaxed at each end of its operation. The Foton is equipped with a Borg-Warner transfer case and Dana diffs at both ends (limited-slip up back).