Foton Tunland

Not to be confused with Foton Tunland Yutu.

Foton Tunland
Foton Tunland E5 2018 facelift
Overview
Manufacturer	Foton Motor
Also called	Foton Tunland (China, Thailand, Australia, Iran and Colombia) Foton FT-500 (Chile only) Foton Terracota Foton Thunder (Philippines only) Bison Savanna (Malaysia) [1] Foton Tunland Shengtu 5 Foton Tunland Shengtu 7 Foton Chuangfuniu Foton General F1 Encava EP-1000 (2018 facelift Venezuela) GTV Kouprey (Cambodia, rebadged Tunland V7) [2] GTV Kouprey Pro (Cambodia, rebadged Tunland V9) [3]
Production	2011–present
Model years	2012–present
Assembly	Bangchan, Bangkok, Thailand (BGAC, Bangchan General Assembly Co., Ltd.; End production June 2019) Clark, Pampanga, Philippines (Since 2016) [4] Kandal Steung District, Kandal Province, Cambodia (GTV Motor Cambodia; assembly of Kouprey and Kouprey Pro) [5]
Body and chassis
Body style	2 door pickup 4 door pickup
Layout	Front-engine rear-wheel drive / Four-wheel drive
Powertrain
Engine	2.0 L 4G24 I4 (turbo petrol) 2.4 L 4G69 I4 (petrol) 2.8 L Cummins ISF I4 (turbo diesel) 2.0 L Aucan (turbo diesel)
Transmission	5-speed manual 6-speed ZF automatic
Battery	100 kWh (hybrid) [6]
Dimensions
Wheelbase	3,105 mm (122.2 in)
Length	5,310 mm (209.1 in)
Width	1,880 mm (74.0 in)
Height	1,860 mm (73.2 in)
Curb weight	1,790–1,950 kg (3,946–4,299 lb)
Chronology
Predecessor	Foton SUP

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, ^[7] and emerging markets.

Overview

To help manufacture the Tunland, joint venture agreements were signed between Foton and established brands, including Cummins diesel engines, Getrag transmission, a Borg Warner transfer case and Dana axles and differentials in the 4×4 (the 2-Wheel drive has a Tangshan 5 speed transmission), Bosch electronics and ABS. ^[8]

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  Foton Tunland E3 front
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  Foton Tunland E5 front (Note the added claddings)
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  Foton Tunland E5 rear (Note the added claddings)
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  Foton Tunland FT-500 in Chile
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  Foton Terracota ST in Chile

2018 Facelift

The 2018 facelifts of the Tunland E5 and Tunland E7 were released in China at the 2018 Beijing Auto Show. The 2018 Tunland facelift is available in both standard and extended versions. The body dimensions are 5,310 mm × 1,880 mm × 1,860 mm (209 by 74 by 73 inches) and 5,603 mm × 1,880 mm × 1,860 mm (221 by 74 by 73 inches), with the wheelbases of 3,105 and 3,398 mm (122 and 134 inches), respectively. ^{[9] [10]}

Tunland Shengtu 5 and Shengtu 7 (2019)

The Tunland Shengtu 5 and Shengtu 7 are updated variants of the Tunland that were launched in December 2019 alongside the Tunland Yutu pickups. The Shengtu 5 and Shengtu 7 variants are available with a 2.0-liter (120 cu in) turbo diesel engine, and have a maximum output of 120 kW (160 hp) and 390 N⋅m (290 lbf⋅ft) mated to a 6-speed manual transmission. ^[11]

Tunland/Mars 7 and 9 (2023)

Foton Mars 7 at 2023 Auto Shanghai

Foton Mars 9

The Foton full-size pickup sold as the Mars 7 and Mars 9 in China, was sold as the Tunland 7 and Tunland 9 outside of China.

The Mars 7 is larger in all dimensions than Mars 9. The Mars 7 has a length of 5,797 mm (228 inches), a width of 2,090 mm (82 inches), and a wheelbase of 3,505 mm (138 inches), while the Mars 9 has a length of 5,617 mm (221 inches), a width of 2,000 mm (79 inches), and a wheelbase of 3,355 mm (132 inches). The powertrain of the Mars series is a 2.5-liter (150 cu in) turbo diesel engine with 450 N⋅m (330 lbf⋅ft) of torque. An optional 284 kW (386 PS; 381 hp) mild hybrid system with a 48 V starter-alternator and 8-speed ZF automatic transmission is also available, as well as a PHEV powertrain. ^[12]

In 2024, both models were introduced to the Cambodian market by GTV Motor Cambodia, rebadged as the GTV Kouprey (Tunland V7) and GTV Kouprey Pro (Tunland V9). ^[13] The Kouprey is powered by a 2.0‑litre Aucan turbo‑diesel engine producing 163 hp and 390 Nm, paired with a 6‑speed manual or 8‑speed automatic transmission, and features a leaf‑spring rear suspension for load‑carrying capability. The Kouprey Pro uses the same engine but adds a coil‑spring rear suspension for improved ride comfort, along with premium features such as a panoramic sunroof, leather upholstery, a 12.3‑inch infotainment display, and advanced driver‑assistance systems. ^[14] At launch, Cambodian pricing started at US$31,999 for the Kouprey and US$38,999 for the Kouprey Pro, with higher trims and export versions priced above US$40,000. ^[15]

Sales

Calendar Year	Thailand
2018	62 [16]
2019	39 [17]

References

1. "Bison Savanna - the Foton Tunland arrives, RM72-RM80k". 29 July 2013.
2. "ភីកអាប់ខ្នាតធំដំបូងគេដែលផលិតនៅកម្ពុជារបស់ GTV Motor Cambodia". Cambo Auto (in Khmer). Retrieved 2025-08-14.
3. "GTV Motor Cambodia launches Kouprey pickups". Business Cambodia (in Khmer). Retrieved 2025-08-14.
4. https://www.autoindustriya.com/auto-industry-news/foton-philippines-inaugurates-assembly-plant-in-clark.html
5. "GTV Motor - first Cambodian automotive brand sets up assembly plant". paultan.org. Retrieved 2025-08-14.
6. "China Customized Foton Mars 7 Pickup - Wholesale Foton Mars 7 Pickup Made in China". www.ml-vehicle.com. Retrieved 2024-07-10.
7. "Foton NZ". Archived from the original on 22 December 2014. Retrieved 1 September 2014.
8. "Overview Tunland - Foton Passenger and Light Commercial Vehicles". Archived from the original on 2014-12-21. Retrieved 2014-12-21.
9. "售8.88-12.88万 新款拓陆者E5正式上市" (in Chinese). Retrieved 13 September 2023.
10. "售10.28-19.88万元 福田拓陆者E7上市市" (in Chinese). Retrieved 13 September 2023.
11. "售9.38-14.58万 福田多款皮卡正式上市" (in Chinese).
12. ""Chinese Ford And RAM". Huge Foton Mars 7 And Mars 9 Shown Live - Gadget Tendency". 2023-04-14. Retrieved 2023-05-25.
13. "ឡានភិកអាប់របស់ខ្មែរ គោព្រៃ និងម៉ាសុីនវាមកពីណា". YouTube (in Khmer). Retrieved 2025-08-14.
14. "Foton Tunland V7 and V9 – Specs & Features". Foton Global. Retrieved 2025-08-14.
15. "GTV Motor Cambodia launches Kouprey pickups". Business Cambodia (in Khmer). Retrieved 2025-08-14.
16. "Thailand pick-up sales report 2018". HeadlightMag.com (in Thai). Thailand. 22 January 2019. Retrieved 22 Jan 2019.
17. "Thailand pick-up sales report 2019". HeadlightMag.com (in Thai). Thailand. 25 February 2020. Retrieved 25 Feb 2020.