Foton Tunland V9 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 V9 | T60 | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 725 900 | R 480 000 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 12 688/m | R 8 390/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 76% | 77% |
| Retained after 3 years | 57% | 59% |
| Value after 3 years | R 416 929 | R 285 238 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 308 971 | R 194 762 |
| Value after 5 years | R 312 006 | R 217 172 |
| Our tier | Chinese (new entrant) | Chinese (new entrant) |
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
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 V9 or the LDV T60?
They are close to inseparable: 57% 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 V9 loses about R 308 971 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 V9 runs about R 12 688 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.