Foton Tunland P4 PHEV may appear on the Australian market
ADR documents indicate preparations for the Foton Tunland P4 PHEV's entry into Australia. Foton Australia confirmed interest in expanding its lineup but has not announced the model's launch.
ADR certification documents for the Foton Tunland P4 PHEV have appeared in the public domain, though most fields remain unfilled. This may indicate preparations for the pickup's entry into the local market but does not confirm a launch date.
A representative of Foton Australia stated that the company is interested in expanding its model range. There is no official confirmation of sales for this version in Australia yet.
Outside the country, Foton has revealed the specifications of the Tunland V9 PHEV pickup. It features a turbocharged 2.0-litre petrol engine, two electric motors—a generator and a traction motor—a four-speed hybrid transmission, and a battery with a capacity of 32.85 kWh. The total power output of the powertrain is 350 kW, with a torque of 800 Nm.
The claimed electric-only range reaches 87 km under the WLTP cycle, with a total range of up to 1000 km. The battery supports DC charging at up to 32 kW, allowing it to charge from 30% to 80% in 30 minutes.
If launched in Australia, the pickup will join the BYD Shark 6 Performance, Ford Ranger Hybrid, GWM Cannon PHEV, and GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV. It is rated for towing a braked trailer weighing up to 3500 kg, has a ground clearance of 250 mm, and a maximum wading depth of 800 mm.
