Foton Tunland vs Isuzu D-Max

The Foton Tunland starts from $39,990 before on-road costs, while the Isuzu D-Max opens at $41,243. That makes the Foton Tunland the more affordable entry point by $1,253.

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 $45,367 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Isuzu D-Max by roughly $1,995 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 Isuzu D-Max gets a 8-inch display and 4.2-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

Interior trim differs: the Foton Tunland gets leatherette upholstery while the Isuzu D-Max offers cloth.

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 Isuzu D-Max responds with a Diesel making 120kW and 400Nm, paired to a automatic driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 10.5 seconds.

Power output is identical on paper, so the difference comes down to tuning, weight distribution, and suspension. In the real-world sprint, the Isuzu D-Max is 0.5s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Foton Tunland measures 5,365mm long on a 3,155mm wheelbase, 80mm longer than the Isuzu D-Max at 5,285mm (3,125mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Foton Tunland generally means more rear legroom.

For towing, the Isuzu D-Max 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 $1,910/year for the Isuzu D-Max. That is a $399 annual difference in favour of the Isuzu D-Max.

Estimated annual total: $2,309 (Foton Tunland) vs $1,910 (Isuzu D-Max). The Isuzu D-Max saves you roughly $399 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 7 years (Foton Tunland) vs 6 years / 150,000km (Isuzu D-Max). The Foton Tunland has longer coverage. Capped-price servicing: 7yr (Foton Tunland)—.