Foton Tunland G7 vs JMC Vigus
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
Too close to call on resale: both keep about 60% of their value over three years. Decide on the deal, not the badge.
Both curves, one chart
Head to head
| Tunland G7 | Vigus | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 319 900 | R 399 900 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 5 591/m | R 6 990/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 78% | 78% |
| Retained after 3 years | 60% | 60% |
| Value after 3 years | R 192 250 | R 240 327 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 127 650 | R 159 573 |
| Value after 5 years | R 147 213 | R 184 027 |
| Our tier | Chinese (new entrant) | Chinese (new entrant) |
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
JMC Vigus →
The Vigus first reached SA in 2016, was updated as the Vigus 5 in 2019, then disappeared when JMC quietly exited. Salvador Caetano relaunched it in late 2025 with double cab pricing from R399,900 and a 4x4 auto at R499,900, making it one of the country's cheapest double cabs. Older examples trade very cheaply.
Known for: one of sa's cheapest 4x4 double cabs
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Foton Tunland G7 or the JMC Vigus?
They are close to inseparable: 60% vs 60% retained after three years. Buy on price, spec and the deal you can get, not on resale.
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 JMC Vigus loses about R 159 573. 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 JMC Vigus about R 6 990, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.