Besides the soon-to-be-launched Tunland V7 and V9, Foton is also displaying the electric eTunland at the Malaysia Commercial Vehicle Expo (MCVE), held at the Mines International Exhibition and Convention Centre (MIECC). Unlike its other siblings, …
, Foton is also displaying the electric eTunland at the Malaysia Commercial Vehicle Expo , held at the Mines International Exhibition and Convention Centre .
Unlike its other siblings, there are currently no plans to introduce this particular pick-up, with distributor Handal BCM using the show as an opportunity to gauge public demand. The eTunland is based on the smaller Tunland G7 – i.e. the original Tunland – and is around 300 mm shorter than the V7 and V9, meaning that its size is far more in line with one-tonne competitors like the Toyota Hilux – now.
Measuring 5,340 mm long, 1,940 mm wide and 1,870 mm tall, it’s 20 mm longer, 85 mm wider and 25 mm taller than the new Hilux EV, while its 3,110 mm wheelbase is 25 mm longer. Of course, the eTunland is nowhere near as modern as the latest ninth-generation Hilux. The basic structure has existed in some form or another since 2011, with the electric version arriving in 2022.
At the very least, this era of Foton truck came before the company decided to slavishly copy Ford and Ram’s full-size pick-ups with the V7 and V9 . It’s clear that the eTunland was designed as a work truck first and foremost – the slim headlights still come with halogen projectors , while the hexagonal grille is finished in plain black plastic, just with the massive chrome Foton script and blue lines that demarcate this truck as an electric one.
The “OTO” centre section flips up to reveal the charging port, and the whole nondescript look is finished off by 17-inch silver alloy wheels. The show unit features the G7’s latest interior design that is rather reminiscent of the pre-facelifted Mercedes-Benz GLE, sporting triple chrome-trimmed rectangular centre air-con vents and a widescreen panel housing twin 12.3-inch displays for instrumentation and infotainment.
The piano black centre console is equipped with an electronic gear selector and parking brake, a four-way rotary controller, a split-opening armrest compartment and a single solitary cupholder. Being an older truck, the eTunland isn’t exactly stacked with kit – while there is a six-way power-adjustable driver’s seat, faux leather upholstery, tilt and telescopic steering wheel adjustment, Apple CarPlay and a reverse camera, you get just four speakers and manual air con with rear vents.
Interestingly enough, however, rear passengers receive their own air con controls, which even the V7 an V9 don’t get. The eTunland is available with a single-motor 4×2 powertrain with outputs of 177 PS and 350 Nm of torque. An 88.6 kWh CATL LFP battery provides a range of 360 km on the WLTP cycle, which is over 100 km further than the Hilux EV.
It only supports up to 70 kW of DC fast charging, however, so topping up from 20 to 80% takes a yawning 36 minutes, while a full charge at an AC wallbox charger takes ten hours. The truck you see here is the dual-motor 4×4 variant, which produces a sum total of 340 PS and 526 Nm. No WLTP range figure for this one, but the more lenient CLTC produces 505 km.
Curiously, while other EV trucks use either fully- or semi-independent suspension at the back, the eTunland’s rear motor is hung off the differential of a solid rear axle, and it still uses leaf springs. Despite this, however, the payload rating has taken a serious hit, with the bed only able to carry 525 kg.
Safety-wise, the eTunland can be had with up to six airbags to go with its stability control and hill descent control. There is also an available forward collision warning system, but with no autonomous emergency braking functionality. Compare prices between different insurer providers to save the most on your car insurance renewal compared to other competing services. Many payment method supported and you can pay with instalment using Atome, Grab PayLater or Shopee SPayLater.
After trying to pursue a career in product design, Jonathan Lee decided to make the sideways jump into the world of car journalism instead. He therefore appreciates the aesthetic appeal of a car, but for him, the driving experience is still second to none.i see many owners in city drive pickup truck to compensate for their tiny balls, and they usually drive fast and reckless until they come across an ev owner, which they cannot catch up due to instant torque.
Imagine that silly truck caught the EV and hit it with full force . Habislah EV total lost . Don’t race an EV … you have no second chance if suffer serious accident . Think twice before race your EV.
CCP cars are selling more junks, just cheaper. If all these techs in continental cars, which were offered for many years are complete junk, i believe CCP bling bling tech are even worse junk which have no history to prove their worth. Remember, the CCP economy relies on consumption and not sustainability. Their tech is meant to be used and discarded after 5 yrs.
I don’t see any chinese makes with product line spanning more than 10 yrs. Unlike Proton Saga or Perodua Myvi lines. I rather Grab than drive CCP junk. Don’t bring everyone down to your level just because 150k – 200k is premium for you.
I pay about that much in taxes every year, so yes i can afford these junks if i wanted. You’re just another hypocrite who thinks tech in ccp junk is reliable but the same tech in continental cars are unreliable. Many curse air suspensions in continental but fail to realise high end CCP junk also use air suspension. But of course, CCP junk is made of magic and will last forever.
Who is this copying my comments from different posts, also imitating my name. Must be a Honda and Toyota salesman. Or a continental salesman.
I stand by my opinion that CCP cars are no more than bling bling tech that Gen Z fall for, i prefer a real car, not a smartphone on wheels.get with the times old man. commie cars are all the rage now, also their reliability and durability overall is historically better than the average conti car judging by eight years of selling X70 and X50 . The quantum computing and super computing, testing laboraty and new breakthrough result is achievable now. 500km/h top speed is not ppt but track witnessed and 2.5tonne 4 door sedan can outrun 1.5 tonne lighter traditional one.
It’s lifespan also not eternity. This lipas guy really so much free time. Spent time making so many comments using different usernames, thinking we dont know it’s the same annoying cockroach.
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