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Umhlanga Multifranchise Introduces Affordable One-Ton Workhorse

Umhlanga Multifranchise Introduces Affordable One-Ton Workhorse

Date: 2014-07-25
A very affordable On-Road, single cab workhorse has been added to Foton's growing range of Tunland premium pick-ups in South Africa. Like all the other Tunland models, the latest addition is powered by a robust 2.8-litre Cummins diesel engine. It is the first vehicle in this category to be powered by an engine from the famous US-based company.

The new model, which is well equipped for a workhorse bakkie, is priced at R199950 which is very competitive. The Tunland was introduced to us as a fully-equipped double cab 4x4. Subsequently the range has grown with the arrival of a double cab 4x2 and then an Off-Road single cab. The new On-Road Tunland single cab takes this Foton sub-brand into the largest segment of LCV sector in the local market.

This new workhorse is far from being a stripped down, budget bakkie. Instead it has a car-like interior and features such as air-conditioning, electric windows and anti-skid ABS brakes with electronic brake force distribution (EBD), a driver's side airbag, height-adjustable front seatbelts, motion-sensing door locks, remote central locking, and height-adjustable halogen headlamps.

The Cummins ISF 2.8 turbo-diesel power unit puts out 96kW of power and 280N.m of torque for optimum performance and economy in a workhorse application. Fuel consumption on the combined cycle is 8 litres/100km. A 75 litre fuel tank provides a very useful tank range. The engine drives the rear wheels through a five-speed manual gearbox.

Sales and service for the Foton light commercial vehicle range is available from 36 dealers in South Africa, while the Tunland single cab workhorse comes with a 3-year/100 000km warranty, 3-year roadside assistance and a 3-year/unlimited anti-corrosion warranty.

Call Foton Sales Executives James Roelofse on 079 496 4961 or Kugan Govender on 072 570 7038 or on their landline 031 570 4700. Take one for a test drive and feel the power of the Cummins, visit their showroom at 1 - 3 Meridian Drive, Umhlanga Ridge.