Foton Tunland V9 PHEV revealed in Hannover with 800Nm plug-in hybrid powertrain, Australian launch not confirmed
Foton has shown a plug-in hybrid version of its Tunland V9 ute at the IAA Transportation show in Germany, claiming 380hp, 800Nm and about 1000km of total range, but there is no word yet on whether the PHEV will come to Australia, where the Tunland is sold only as a diesel.
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Plug-in hybrid Tunland debuts in Hannover
Foton has taken the wraps off a plug-in hybrid version of its Tunland V9 pickup at the IAA Transportation show in Hannover, Germany. Chasing Cars reported the debut, noting that the Tunland is one of Australia's slowest-selling utes and that a PHEV version could broaden its appeal beyond the current diesel-only local line-up. The publication described the hybrid powertrain Foton unveiled as unconventional, with complete details still pending at the time of its report. 1
Foton's own corporate communications confirm the vehicle's presence at the show. A release distributed via AAP and PR Newswire states that BAIC FOTON displayed seven complete vehicles at IAA TRANSPORTATION 2026, among them the TUNLAND V9 PHEV, alongside six key components including batteries, electronic controls, electric drive axles and megawatt charging equipment. The same vehicle list was carried in the company's press release distributed through GlobeNewswire and republished by Yahoo Finance, which also noted several products making their first public appearance outside China. 24
Powertrain and range figures reported from the show
According to Argentine outlet Radio Mitre, which covered the Hannover presentation, the Tunland V9 PHEV combines a 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine with two electric motors, an electromechanical 4-DHT transmission and all-wheel drive, producing a maximum of 380hp and 800Nm of torque. The outlet reported that Foton places particular emphasis on torque, arguing it determines a pickup's response when loaded, on gradients and while towing. These figures are as reported by that publication from the manufacturer's presentation and should be treated as claimed specifications pending fuller detail. 5
Radio Mitre further reported that the PHEV carries a 32.8kWh battery enabling up to 110km of fully electric driving, with total range reported at around 1000km — a figure Foton is using to address the common concern about long trips and working days away from a charge point. The system can run in electric mode with the petrol engine acting as a generator, in hybrid mode, or supported primarily by the combustion engine. 5
Dimensions, towing and work-focused features
The reported dimensions position the PHEV squarely within the existing Tunland V9 family. Radio Mitre lists the V9 PHEV at 5617mm long, 2090mm wide and riding on a 3355mm wheelbase, with 240mm of ground clearance, and says the tray retains the V9 family measurements of roughly 1577mm long, 1650mm wide and 530mm tall. Announced towing capacity is 3.5 tonnes, and the ute adds a high-power 220V external power outlet for worksites without electricity, outdoor activities or emergencies. 5
Inside, Radio Mitre reports a 14.6-inch central touchscreen, a digital instrument cluster, wireless smartphone connectivity and voice commands, along with driver assistance including lane departure warning, automatic emergency braking and lane-change assistance. Those screen sizes align with the equipment fitted to the diesel Tunland sold in Australia, where 4X4 Australia's review confirms a 14.6-inch multimedia screen and 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster across the V7 and V9 range. 56
Context: the Tunland already in Australian showrooms
The overseas reveal has a direct local connection, because the Tunland is already on sale in Australia with a conventional powertrain. Foton's own news release states the Tunland V series launched locally as the brand's first hybrid full-size pickup, powered by a 48V turbocharged diesel hybrid system pairing a 2.0-litre AUCAN engine with a ZF eight-speed automatic, delivering 120kW and 450Nm. Foton claims a 10 per cent reduction in overall fuel consumption and thermal efficiency of up to 50 per cent for that system. 3
Independent Australian reviews bear out the diesel's modest outputs. Chasing Cars' first drive recorded 120kW at 3600rpm and 450Nm between 1500 and 2400rpm, with the 48V assistance contributing only about nine kilowatts and 54Nm at lower speeds, and found the Tunland notably slowed once laden to nearly three tonnes. 4X4 Australia's review of the V7 and V9 range lists prices from $39,990 to $49,990 plus on-road costs, a 3500kg towing capacity, 240mm ground clearance and 700mm wading depth, along with a seven-year unlimited-kilometre warranty under distributor Inchcape. 76
European strategy and the open Australian question
The V9 PHEV's Hannover appearance sits within a broader European push. In its press release distributed via GlobeNewswire and carried by Yahoo Finance, BAIC FOTON outlined an "In Europe, For Europe" strategy, with sales networks in nearly 20 European markets, more than 300 service outlets, a regional parts centre in Germany and plans for local assembly in Europe by 2028, subject to approvals and implementation conditions. The company also marked its 13 millionth vehicle delivery at the event and announced 2030 targets of new energy vehicles representing 50 per cent of sales and international markets 40 per cent. The company release noted that pickups are part of its European portfolio spanning battery electric, hybrid and hydrogen fuel-cell technologies. 42
Despite the German debut and the Tunland's existing Australian presence, no local PHEV launch has been confirmed. Chasing Cars' report of the Hannover debut does not confirm an Australian launch for the plug-in hybrid, and neither Foton's local launch materials nor the corporate releases from the show announce Australian availability for the V9 PHEV. Any timing, pricing or specifications for an Australian plug-in hybrid Tunland therefore remain unknown on the current record. 1324
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