Foton Tunland G7 vs JAC T6
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
The JAC T6 wins on money kept: 66% retained after three years vs 60%, worth about R 5 952 at trade-in time.
Both curves, one chart
Head to head
| Tunland G7 | T6 | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 319 900 | R 299 900 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 5 591/m | R 5 242/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 78% | 81% |
| Retained after 3 years | 60% | 66% |
| Value after 3 years | R 192 250 | R 198 201 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 127 650 | R 101 699 |
| Value after 5 years | R 147 213 | R 158 024 |
| Our tier | Chinese (new entrant) | Chinese (established) |
Foton Tunland G7 →
Foton's 2024 return to SA started with the G7, priced from R319,900 as a single cab and R399,900 as a double cab. Every version uses a 120kW 2.0 turbodiesel. Early sales have been respectable for a returning brand, helped by CMH's dealer backing and a 5-year warranty.
Known for: sub-r400k double cab value
JAC T6 →
The T6 is JAC's entry workhorse bakkie, on sale since 2018 with 2.8 TDI and 2.0 CTi turbodiesel options. Fleets and farmers buy it as a cheaper alternative to a Hilux or D-Max single cab. Resale is thin because the used market for Chinese bakkies is still developing.
Known for: cheap single cab workhorse duty
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Foton Tunland G7 or the JAC T6?
The JAC T6. It keeps about 66% of its price after three years against 60% for the Foton Tunland G7, a gap of 6 points.
Which is cheaper to own over three years?
Depreciation is the biggest ownership cost. The Foton Tunland G7 loses about R 127 650 over three years and the JAC T6 loses about R 101 699. Fuel, insurance and servicing can narrow or widen that, but the depreciation gap is the number to start from.
What do they cost per month?
On typical finance (10% deposit, 72 months, 11.75%), the Foton Tunland G7 runs about R 5 591 per month and the JAC T6 about R 5 242, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.