Foton Tunland V9 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 57%, worth about R 145 144 at trade-in time.
Both curves, one chart
Head to head
| Tunland V9 | P-Series (P300) | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 725 900 | R 414 950 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 12 688/m | R 7 253/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 76% | 81% |
| Retained after 3 years | 57% | 65% |
| Value after 3 years | R 416 929 | R 271 785 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 308 971 | R 143 165 |
| Value after 5 years | R 312 006 | R 215 653 |
| Our tier | Chinese (new entrant) | Chinese (established) |
Foton Tunland V9 →
Foton's flagship bakkie arrived in November 2025 at R725,900 to R799,900. It shares the V7's mild hybrid turbodiesel but adds more luxury and technology. A 5-year/200,000km warranty offsets a still-unproven resale picture.
Known for: flagship bakkie with mild hybrid diesel
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 V9 or the GWM P-Series (P300)?
The GWM P-Series (P300). It keeps about 65% of its price after three years against 57% for the Foton Tunland V9, a gap of 8 points.
Which is cheaper to own over three years?
Depreciation is the biggest ownership cost. The Foton Tunland V9 loses about R 308 971 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 V9 runs about R 12 688 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.