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Foton Tunland 2018
Carsguide Contributing Journalist Mark Oastler had this to say at the time: The 2018 Tunland is a big improvement on any Chinese ute we’ve driven. Foton has done a commendable job in selecting known brand components and bringing them together into one cohesive package that delivers robust performance. Although it doesn’t quite equal the sum of its parts (mostly owing to poor safety features and some technical quirks), it’s still a lot of 4x4 dual cab ute for not a lot of money, and it's worthy of a test drive.
You can read the full review here.The 2018 Foton Tunland carries a braked towing capacity of up to 2500 Kg, but check to ensure this applies to the configuration you're considering.
The Foton Tunland is also known as the Foton FT-500 (Chile only) and the Foton Thunder (Philippines only) in markets outside Australia.
Foton Tunland 2018 Q&As
Check out real-world situations relating to the Foton Tunland 2018 here, particularly what our experts have to say about them.
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Yellow warning light in my 2018 Foton Tunland
The most obvious warning light that features a thermometer icon along with what could be described as fumes is the low coolant warning light which is sometimes yellow or orange (as opposed to red). If that's the case, the `fumes' are actually representing the coolant (as little waves). The other warning light that commonly displays gas fumes is the light to tell you there's a problem with the vehicle's diesel particulate filter (DPF). This is also often a yellow or orange light.
Car-makers tend to save red warning lights for the more serious problems such as low oil pressure or high coolant temperature. Even so, a yellow or orange warning light should not be ignored as it can easily develop into a red-light situation pretty quickly.
It sounds simple, but have you checked the owner's manual for the vehicle? There's likely to be a chapter dealing with what warning lights represent what.
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Foton Tunland 2018 Price and Specs
Pricing guides
| Foton Tunland Model | Body Type | Specs | Price from | Price to | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (4X2) | Ute | 2.8L Diesel 6 SP AUTO | $13,420 | $17,600 | |
| (4X2) | Ute | 2.8L Diesel 5 SP MAN | $21,340 | $26,950 | |
| (4x2) Styleside | Ute | 2.8L Diesel 5 SP MAN | $18,480 | $23,430 | |
| (4X4) | Ute | 2.8L Diesel 6 SP AUTO | $14,520 | $19,140 | |
Foton Tunland 2018 Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption for the 2018 Foton Tunland is dependent on the type of engine, transmission, or model chosen. The Foton Tunland currently offers fuel consumption from 8 to 8.7L/100km. The Foton Tunland is available with the following fuel type: Diesel.
| Foton Tunland Model | Body Type | Specs | Fuel Consumption | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (4X2) | Ute | 2.8L,Diesel,5 SP MAN | 8L/100km | |
| (4X2) | Ute | 2.8L,Diesel,5 SP MAN | 8.3L/100km | |
| (4X2) | Ute | 2.8L,Diesel,5 SP MAN | 8.7L/100km | |
| (4X2) | Ute | 2.8L,Diesel,6 SP AUTO | 8.7L/100km | |
Foton Tunland 2018 Towing capacity
The Foton Tunland has maximum towing capacity of 2500kg. Some models also offer heavy-duty or towing option packs which can increase towing capacity, as well as options which can hamper towing capacity. Towing capacities can vary wildly on a large number of factors. These include engine, transmission, model, and options chosen. Always check with the manufacturer or in your vehicles handbook before attempting to tow anything.
| Foton Tunland Model | Body Type | Specs | Braked Capacity | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (4X2) | Ute | 2.8L,Diesel,5 SP MAN | 2500kg | |
| (4X2) Styleside | Ute | 2.8L,Diesel,5 SP MAN | 2500kg | |
| (4X4) | Ute | 2.8L,Diesel,5 SP MAN | 2500kg | |
| (4X2) | Ute | 2.8L,Diesel,6 SP AUTO | 2500kg | |
Foton Tunland 2018 Interior
Adopting the function over form approach to design, the interior of the Foton Tunland is built to withstand staining. Leather can be found on the steering wheel and shifter, but the rest of the dashboard is covered in hard plastics. The seats are trimmed in fabric, as these images show, while a touchscreen multimedia system is also included.
Foton Tunland 2018 Dimensions
Dimensions for the 2018 Foton Tunland are dependent on which body type is chosen. The maximum width and height is 1880mm x 1910mm and can vary on the basis of model.
| Foton Tunland Model | Body Type | Height x Width x Length | Ground Clearance | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (4X2) | Ute | 1910x1880x5250 mm | 200 mm | |
| (4X2) Styleside | Ute | 1860x1880x5310 mm | 200 mm | |
| (4X4) | Ute | 1910x1880x5250 mm | 200 mm | |
| (4X2) | Ute | 1870x1880x5310 mm | 210 mm | |
Foton Tunland 2018 Wheel size
Wheel size for the 2018 Foton Tunland will vary depending on model chosen, although keep in mind that many manufacturers offer alternate wheel sizes as options on many models.The wheel size available will alter the range of tyres available to be fitted. Standard wheel sizes on the Foton Tunland vary from 16x7 inches to 17x7 inches.
| Foton Tunland Model | Body Type | Front Tyre Size | Front Rim | Rear Tyre Size | Rear Rim | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (4X2) | Ute | 245x70 R16 | 16x7 inches | 245x70 R16 | 16x7 inches | |
| (4X2) Styleside | Ute | 265x70 R16 | 16x7 inches | 265x70 R16 | 16x7 inches | |
| (4X4) | Ute | 245x70 R16 | 16x7 inches | 245x70 R16 | 16x7 inches | |
| (4X2) | Ute | 265x70 R16 | 16x7 inches | 265x70 R16 | 16x7 inches | |
