Foton Tunland V7 vs GWM P-Series (P300)
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
The GWM P-Series (P300) wins on money kept: 65% retained after three years vs 59%, worth about R 138 186 at trade-in time.
Both curves, one chart
Head to head
| Tunland V7 | P-Series (P300) | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 689 900 | R 414 950 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 12 058/m | R 7 253/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 77% | 81% |
| Retained after 3 years | 59% | 65% |
| Value after 3 years | R 409 971 | R 271 785 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 279 929 | R 143 165 |
| Value after 5 years | R 312 139 | R 215 653 |
| Our tier | Chinese (new entrant) | Chinese (established) |
Foton Tunland V7 →
The V7 sits above the G7 with a 48V mild hybrid 2.0 turbodiesel making 120kW and 450Nm through an eight-speed auto. It went on sale in late 2025 from R689,900. Cabin quality and spec push it against mid-range Hilux and Ranger derivatives.
Known for: 48v mild hybrid diesel and plush cabin
GWM P-Series (P300) →
Launched in late 2020 as the P-Series and renamed P300 with the early 2025 update, this is GWM's mainstream one-ton bakkie. It undercuts the Hilux and Ranger by a wide margin while offering a plush cabin, and it has become a consistent seller. Turbodiesel single and double cabs cover both work and leisure use.
Known for: value double cab with car-like cabin
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Foton Tunland V7 or the GWM P-Series (P300)?
The GWM P-Series (P300). It keeps about 65% of its price after three years against 59% for the Foton Tunland V7, a gap of 6 points.
Which is cheaper to own over three years?
Depreciation is the biggest ownership cost. The Foton Tunland V7 loses about R 279 929 over three years and the GWM P-Series (P300) loses about R 143 165. 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 V7 runs about R 12 058 per month and the GWM P-Series (P300) about R 7 253, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.