Foton Tunland PHEV to arrive in Malaysia in mid 2027 as a locally assembled pickup with up to 110 km EV range
By Eve
Foton's plug-in hybrid Tunland will be sold in Malaysia from mid 2027 and assembled locally (CKD). It pairs a 2.0 litre turbo petrol engine with two electric motors for 476 PS (350 kW) and 800 Nm, against 163 PS and 400 Nm plus a 12 PS and 50 Nm electric boost on the current diesel mild hybrid. Local specs, prices and variants have not been announced, and the truck has already been shown in China, Germany and South Africa, according to the publication's report of 4 November 2026.
Why it matters
A locally assembled plug-in pickup from a distributor, Handal BCM, that is already selling mild hybrids points to a new class of work vehicle with home and depot charging needs in Malaysia from 2027. Fleet buyers and CPOs should watch for pricing and variant details to gauge demand for AC charging at workshops, yards and business premises.
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- Original title
- “Foton Tunland PHEV coming to Malaysia mid-2027 as CKD – 476 PS, 800 Nm, up to 110 km EV range”
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- 4 November 2026
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