Foton Tunland V7 vs LDV T60
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
Too close to call on resale: both keep about 59% of their value over three years. Decide on the deal, not the badge.
Both curves, one chart
Head to head
| Tunland V7 | T60 | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 689 900 | R 480 000 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 12 058/m | R 8 390/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 77% | 77% |
| Retained after 3 years | 59% | 59% |
| Value after 3 years | R 409 971 | R 285 238 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 279 929 | R 194 762 |
| Value after 5 years | R 312 139 | R 217 172 |
| Our tier | Chinese (new entrant) | Chinese (new entrant) |
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
LDV T60 →
LDV entered SA in May 2024 with the T60 double cab, priced from R480,000 in 2026. Its 2.0 bi-turbo diesel offers up to 160kW and 500Nm, more than most rivals at the price, backed by a 5-year/200,000km warranty. The nameplate is well proven in Australia but too new here for firm resale data.
Known for: 160kw bi-turbo diesel value
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Foton Tunland V7 or the LDV T60?
They are close to inseparable: 59% vs 59% 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 V7 loses about R 279 929 over three years and the LDV T60 loses about R 194 762. 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 LDV T60 about R 8 390, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.