Car Profiles - Foton Thunder

FOTON THUNDER

While the Blizzard is relegated to fleet duties, the Thunder now aims to rival the big names in the pick-up race. One highlight is a strong Cummins diesel, which has 160hp. While it looks good, long term usage is a question mark.

The Good: Now a decent Chinese product

The Bad: Will it hold for long?

Price Range: P840,000-P1,248,000

Our Rating: ***

Last Update: January 23, 2018

OWNERSHIP DETAILS	4x4	4x2
Price	P1,248,000	P840,000 (E), P998,000 (Regular)
Warranty	3 Years or 100,000kms	3 Years or 100,000kms
ENGINE SPECS
Engine	ISF Cummins 2.8 DOHC 16V I4	ISF Cummins 2.8 DOHC 16V I4
Horsepower	160hp @ 3,600rpm	160hp @ 3,600rpm
Torque	360Nm @ 1,800rpm	360Nm @ 1,800rpm
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel
Fuel System	Common Rail Direct Injection	Common Rail Direct Injection
Transmission	5-Speed Manual	5-Speed Manual
Fuel Tank Capacity	75 Liters	75 Liters
DIMENSIONS
Length	5,310mm	5,310mm (Regular), 5,320mm (Strike)
Width	1,880mm	1,880mm (Regular), 1,970mm (Strike)
Height	1,870mm	1,870mm
Wheelbase	3,105mm	3,105mm
Curb Weight	1,800kg	1,800kg
Body Style	4 Door Pickup	4 Door Pickup
Engine/Drive Type	Front Engine/Four Wheel Drive	Front Engine/Rear Wheel Drive
Seating	5	5
SUSPENSION & TIRES
Front Suspension	Double Wishbone with Spiral Spring Swaybar	Double Wishbone with Spiral Spring Swaybar
Rear Suspension	Longitunal Leaf Spring, Non-Independent	Longitunal Leaf Spring, Non-Independent
Front Brakes	Disc	Disc
Rear Brakes	Drum	Drum
Tires	245/70 R16	245/70 R16
Wheels	16 Inch Alloy	16 Inch Alloy
SAFETY
Airbags	2	2
Anti-Lock Brakes	Yes, with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution and Brake Assist	Yes, with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution and Brake Assist
Traction/Stability Control	None	None
Other Safety Features	Adds: None	Reverse Sensors
EXTERIOR
Fog Lamps	Front	Front
Other Exterior Features	Adds: None	Height Adjustable Headlamps, Side Mirror Signal Repeaters. Strike Adds: Halogen Headlamps, LED Foglamps, Chrome Accents
INTERIOR
Steering Wheel Adjustment	Tilt	Tilt
Steering Wheel Material	Urethane	Urethane
Seating Adjustment	Manual	Manual
Seating Material	Leather	Leather
Other Interior Features	None	None
CONVENIENCE FEATURES
Power Amenities	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors
Climate Control	Manual	Manual
Audio System	AM/FM/CD/MP3/AUX/USB	AM/FM/CD/MP3/AUX/USB
Speakers
Steering Wheel Controls	None	None
Alarm	Yes	Yes
Keyless Entry	Yes	Yes
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