Toyota HiLux vs Foton Tunland

The Toyota HiLux starts from $33,990 before on-road costs, while the Foton Tunland opens at $39,990. That makes the Toyota HiLux the more affordable entry point by $6,000.

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 $37,389 and $43,989 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs are nearly identical since both have similar efficiency.

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

The Toyota HiLux features a 12.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 7-inch digital dash, while the Foton Tunland gets a 10.3-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Toyota HiLux stands out with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto that you will not find on the Foton Tunland. The Foton Tunland counters with Apple CarPlay. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Toyota HiLux gets cloth upholstery while the Foton Tunland offers leatherette.

The Toyota HiLux uses a 2.8L 4-cyl Turbo-Diesel producing 150kW and 420Nm of torque, sent through a manual to a 4x2 layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 10.2 seconds.

The Foton Tunland responds with a Turbo-diesel mild hybrid making 120kW and 450Nm, paired to a automatic driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 11 seconds.

The Toyota HiLux has the clear power advantage at 150kW vs 120kW. In the real-world sprint, the Toyota HiLux is 0.8s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Toyota HiLux measures 5,380mm long on a 3,085mm wheelbase, 237mm shorter than the Foton Tunland at 5,617mm (3,355mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Foton Tunland generally means more rear legroom.

For towing, the Foton Tunland leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 2,900kg. That 600kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $2,081/year for the Toyota HiLux and $2,280/year for the Foton Tunland. That is a $199 annual difference in favour of the Toyota HiLux.

Estimated annual total: $2,081 (Toyota HiLux) vs $2,280 (Foton Tunland). The Toyota HiLux saves you roughly $199 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Toyota HiLux) vs 7 years (Foton Tunland). The Foton Tunland has longer coverage. Capped-price servicing: —7yr (Foton Tunland).