Foton Tunland G7 vs JAC T8
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
The JAC T8 wins on money kept: 66% retained after three years vs 60%, worth about R 38 996 at trade-in time.
Both curves, one chart
Head to head
| Tunland G7 | T8 | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 319 900 | R 349 900 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 5 591/m | R 6 116/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 78% | 81% |
| Retained after 3 years | 60% | 66% |
| Value after 3 years | R 192 250 | R 231 246 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 127 650 | R 118 654 |
| Value after 5 years | R 147 213 | R 184 370 |
| 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 T8 →
JAC markets the T8 as South Africa's lowest-priced double cab, from R349,900 in 2026. It arrived in 2019 with a 1.9 TDI and later gained a 2.0 CTi engine and a facelift alongside the T9. Buyers get plenty of kit for the money, but trade-in values lag the established bakkie brands.
Known for: lowest priced double cab in sa
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Foton Tunland G7 or the JAC T8?
The JAC T8. 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 T8 loses about R 118 654. 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 T8 about R 6 116, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.