Foton Tunland vs GWM Cannon Alpha

The Foton Tunland starts from $39,990 before on-road costs, while the GWM Cannon Alpha opens at $52,990. That makes the Foton Tunland the more affordable entry point by $13,000.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $43,989 and $58,289 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Foton Tunland by roughly $1,140 in fuel alone.

ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.

The Foton Tunland features a 10.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the GWM Cannon Alpha gets a 12.3-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The GWM Cannon Alpha counters with power tailgate that the Foton Tunland does not offer. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Foton Tunland gets leatherette upholstery while the GWM Cannon Alpha offers synthetic leather.

The Foton Tunland uses a Turbo-diesel mild hybrid producing 120kW and 450Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a RWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 11 seconds.

The GWM Cannon Alpha responds with a 2.4L 4-cylinder Turbo Diesel making 135kW and 480Nm, paired to a 9-speed automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 10.5 seconds.

The GWM Cannon Alpha has the clear power advantage at 135kW vs 120kW. In the real-world sprint, the GWM Cannon Alpha is 0.5s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Foton Tunland measures 5,617mm long on a 3,355mm wheelbase, 172mm longer than the GWM Cannon Alpha at 5,445mm (3,350mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Foton Tunland generally means more rear legroom.

For towing, the GWM Cannon Alpha leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 3,500kg. That 0kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $2,309/year for the Foton Tunland and $2,537/year for the GWM Cannon Alpha. That is a $228 annual difference in favour of the Foton Tunland.

Estimated annual total: $2,309 (Foton Tunland) vs $2,537 (GWM Cannon Alpha). The Foton Tunland saves you roughly $228 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 7 years (Foton Tunland) vs 7 years / 999,999km (GWM Cannon Alpha). Both match on warranty length. Capped-price servicing: 7yr (Foton Tunland)—.