Foton Tunland Here To Stay In The UTE Market

The Foton Tunland is a high-end state-of-the-art pickup has proven it is here to stay.
It was launched in the Fijian market in August the past year by CarCity, a subsidiary of the Tappoo Group and has gradually picked up demand.
Powered by a Cummins ISF2.8 turbo-diesel engine, the Tunland surely appears to have what it takes to tackle its big name rivals.
With a strong power of 120KW and a power per litre up to 42.9KW, it has one of the highest power among engines with displacements below 3L at present.
The engine has a maximum torque output of 360Nm with a maximum torque output speed up to 1200r/min, the vehicle can handle various harsh road conditions.
And with a fuel consumption of 7.9L per 100km, the Foton Tunland stands strongly with its competitors in the same class in terms of fuel efficiency.
The Foton Tunland comes only in five-speed manual transmission.
There is also the option 4-wheel drive configuration which can ensure normal travel of the vehicle even in cases of complete single wheel or dual wheel slip. This effect is highlighted on muddy or sand-stone roads etc.
The 4WD system can be used on mountain roads to provide stronger road adhesion and make climbing easier. Perfect for an interior adventure.
The Foton Tunland has a towing capacity of 2.5 tonnes.
Features and interior
The Foton Tunland comes equipped with generally all the basic features one would expect from a 2015 model vehicle.
It comes with an audio set comprising of AM/FM radio system, CD player, and while it does not have a USB connection, it does come with a type-C cable connection.
And of course Bluetooth has to be there.
The vehicle has cruise control option as well as the audio control and dialling out option on the steering wheel.
The leather seats give the vehicle an elegant look complimented by the partial wood-grain finish of the interior.
And for convenience, it has power windows and power mirrors. As well as the side mirrors come with turn signal.
And for those who just cannot drive without their shades but tend to lose it/misplace it, the vehicle has a compartment to store your shades as well.
Safety features
Safety is paramount for a lot of people and why shouldn’t it be given the number of accidents on our roads at the moment.
The internal protection safety of the Foton Tunland includes dual air bags for driver and front passenger.
The vehicle also has anti-lock brakes with electronic brake-force distribution and three-point adjustable seat belts.
The Foton Tunland comes equipped with a reverse sensor – four sensors are used to ensure no blind spots exist during backing up.
Foton Tunland along with range of Foton vehicles are now available from Foton CarCity showroom, located at 88 Jerusalem Road, Nabua, Suva.
All new Foton vehicles are backed by a 3year/100,000km warranty in Fiji.