The introduction of the new TUNLAND V hybrid pickup is not only a powerful addition and upgrade to the Colombian pickup market, but will also bring more choices to the lifestyles of local pickup users.
On 11th July, FOTON's first full-size pickup truck equipped with hybrid system, TUNLAND V, was launched in Colombia. This not only marks a major breakthrough in the integration of new energy and pickup trucks by FOTON, but also signals an unprecedented change in the Colombian and even Latin American pickup truck market.
At the launch event, FOTON made a stunning appearance with the TUNLAND V9, a pickup truck that reshapes the size and styling standards of pickup truck life with its extra-long body of 5,617mm, wide-body design of 2,090mm, and upright height of 1,910mm. Equipped with FOTON's newly developed 48V turbocharged diesel hybrid powertrain, as well as a 2.0L AUCAN engine and 8AT ZF transmission with peak torque of up to 450Nm, and a front double-wishbone + rear multilink high-performance chassis, the TUNLAND V9 is equipped with a strong off-road and high load-carrying capacity, which will bring users an unprecedented driving experience and performance. Meanwhile, TUNLAND V9 achieves a 10% reduction in fuel consumption and a thermal efficiency of up to 50% through the energy recovery system and ultra-high-pressure combustion system, demonstrating FOTON's firm commitment to energy saving and emission reduction.
In terms of intelligence, TUNLAND V is equipped with intelligent driving aids such as ACC adaptive cruise control, AEB automatic emergency braking, lane keeping, etc., realising L2.5 level automatic driving. In terms of comfort and safety, TUNLAND V has a 14.6-inch intelligent large screen, intelligent voice interaction system and ambient lighting intelligent linkage to achieve full-scene intelligent in-vehicle services and immersive experience, with limousine-like driving comfort. The NVH performance of the whole car is improved by 15%, and the main and passenger 6 airbags are configured to provide users with all-round guarding by comprehensively upgrading active and passive safety.
With years of experience in the commercial vehicle market, FOTON has been working hard in the Colombian market, constantly innovating its products and services to empower local customers, and has successfully established more than 20 sales outlets, service stations and 40 parts outlets, injecting new vitality into the development of the Colombian automotive industry. At the same time, the company has been fully involved in the construction of roads, ports, airports and public infrastructure, which not only promotes the upgrading of local intercity infrastructure, but also contributes to the improvement of the quality of life of residents.
FOTON TUNLAND first entered the Colombian market as early as 2013, and has conquered the various complex terrains in this land, accompanying the local people to travel on various roads and complete difficult work tasks. Starting from 2023, FOTON is committed to injecting new vigour and diversity into the TUNLAND in the Colombian market, making it not only capable of performing traditional work scenarios, but also flexible enough to be integrated into various areas of life, such as adventure trips and family outings. The introduction of the new TUNLAND V hybrid pickup is not only a powerful addition and upgrade to the Colombian pickup market, but will also bring more choices to the lifestyles of local pickup users.
As TUNLAND V continues to gain popularity in the Colombian market, it will continue to expand its footprint to cover more countries in the Americas, including Mexico, bringing unprecedented driving experience and practical value to users in more regions.
