Foton Thunder 2022– car dimensions: 5340 mm long, 1940 mm wide and 1870 mm high. Braked towing is 3,000 kg.
The cabin has a 10.25-inch touchscreen with Carbit Link smartphone mirroring, Bluetooth, USB and aux. No Apple CarPlay or Android Auto. Automatic climate control, cruise control, multi-function steering wheel, 6-way power driver seat and a 7-inch instrument display are fitted. Safety kit includes 360-degree panoramic camera, rear parking sensors, blind spot monitoring, front collision warning, pedestrian collision warning, lane change assist, ESP suite with hill hold and descent, TPMS and six airbags.
Open cargo bed measures 1520 mm long by 1580 mm wide by 440 mm high. Suitable for everyday loads with tie-downs available on typical examples.
Payload is listed at 980 kg with leaf-spring rear suspension and double-wishbone front. Official and review sources rate braked towing at 3000 kg. Mechanical differential lock and 4x4 modes support work and light off-road use.
The cabin has quilted leather seats that feel plush and more car-like than a typical work truck, with soft-touch door panels and improved NVH for quieter running. Driver gets 6-way power seat adjustment, multi-function leather steering wheel, cruise control, and a fatigue driving reminder on the 7-inch instrument screen. Automatic climate control keeps things cool, though rear vents are limited and seats run firm. Ride stays bouncy on leaf springs when unloaded.
Diesel fuel, 76 L tank
5-year or 150,000 km warranty
6 airbags standard
Bosch ESP with ABS, EBD, TCS, HHC, HDC
360° camera, front collision warning, blind spot monitoring, TPMS
Mechanical differential lock
The 2.0-liter Aucan turbodiesel pairs with an 8-speed ZF automatic and 4x4 system. Fuel tank holds 76 liters. Real-world mixed driving returns around 9.5 km/l, with highway figures reaching the claimed 14 km/l on some grades.
Warranty covers 5 years or 150,000 km. Mobile service trucks handle oil changes and repairs at the owner's location in select areas, using genuine parts.
Safety kit includes six airbags, full Bosch electronic stability program, 360-degree panoramic camera, front and pedestrian collision warnings, lane change assist, blind spot monitoring, tire pressure monitoring, and a mechanical differential lock. No published crash-test rating appears for this generation.
Assembled in Clark, Pampanga, so parts and aftersales support stay readily available. Regular checks keep the workhorse reliable for daily hauling and light off-road use.
Length 5340 mm, Width 1940 mm, Height 1870 mm, Wheelbase 3110 mm (Thunder 2022-present)
Sources: manufacturer data, foton.com.ph/model/thunder-4x4-at/70, zigwheels.ph/new-cars/foton/thunder/specifications and variant pages.