Foton Thunder
Foton Thunder
4x2 EL MT
₱1.08 Million
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MG TRQ L
MG TRQ L
2.0 Comfort 4x2 6-Speed MT
₱1.249 Million
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Foton Thunder vs MG TRQ L Comparison

Find below the detailed Cars comparison of Foton Thunder and MG TRQ L, based on price, specifications, & other features. We have the Foton Thunder priced at ₱1.08 Million, while MG TRQ L is priced at ₱1.249 Million . If we compare the technical specifications, Foton Thunder houses 1968 engine whereas MG TRQ L engine displacement stands at 1996.

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Overview: Thunder vs TRQ L

Key Features

Transmission Type Manual Manual
Fuel Type Diesel Diesel
Power 161 hp 159 hp
Engine Displacement 1968 cc 1996 cc

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User Ratings & Review Comparison

4.25/5
12 reviews
4/5
1 reviews
Design
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Comfort
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Performance
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Safety
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User Review Comparison
  • Offers everything expected of a pickup truck

    The Foton Thunder offers everything that you would expect a pickup truck to have. It offers immense value for money, making it a more cost-effective...

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    Ezekiel Sep 11, 2025 for Foton Thunder
  • Decent ride quality, good economy

    The TRQ L offers the perfect balance between decent comfort and rugged capability. On both light off-road trails and paved roads, the ride quality is...

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    Gabriel Dec 02, 2025 for MG TRQ L

From The Experts

Things we like

4x4 drivetrain works efficiently

Dual cab variant is very plush

Powerful engine with good performance

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Offers impressive spaciousness for a pickup truck

Commanding presence on the road

Delivers a punchy power delivery and good fuel efficiency for a huge vehicle

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Things we don't like

Slightly expensive than some competitors

 

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Lacks advanced driver assistance systems

Its steering has a tendency to be too stiff

Abundance of touch controls could be inconvenient for drivers who are accustomed to physical switches

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Dimensions & Capacity

Fuel Tank Capacity (litres) 76 L 73 L
Gross Weight 2980 kg --
Length 5340 mm 5365 mm
Width 1940 mm 1960 mm
Height 1870 mm 1857 mm
Wheel Base 3110 mm 3155 mm
Ground Clearance 220 mm 215 mm
Turning Radius 6 m --
No Of Doors 4 4
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Payload Capacity 1090 kg 1035 kg
Front Tread -- 1580 mm
Rear Tread -- 1580 mm
Kerb Weight -- 1915 kg
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Engine Details

Engine 2.0L Diesel Engine, Inline 4 Cylinder 16 Valve 2.0L Diesel Engine, 4 Cylinder 16 Valve
Fuel Supply System CRDi --
No Of Cylinders 4 4
Valves Per Cylinder 4 4
Emission Norm Compliance Euro 4 --

Performance

Fuel Type Diesel Diesel
Engine Displacement 1968 cc 1996 cc
Power 161 hp 159 hp
Torque 390 Nm 400 Nm
RPM At Max Power 4000 RPM 4000 RPM
RPM At Max Torque 1800 RPM 1500-2400 RPM
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Steering

Power Steering Yes Yes
Adjustable Steering Column Yes Yes
Steering Column Adjustable Tilt
Steering Type Power Hydraulic Power
Steering Gear Type Rack & Pinion Rack & Pinion

Suspension & Brakes

Front Brake Type Ventilated Discs Discs
Rear Brake Type Discs Discs
Front Suspension Double Wishbone Double Wishbone
Rear Suspension Leaf spring Leaf spring

Transmission

Transmission Type Manual Manual
Gear Box 6-Speed 6-Speed
Drive Type 4x2 4x2
Steering Wheel Gearshift Paddle No --

Wheel & Tyre

Alloy Wheels Yes Yes
Wheel Covers No No
Alloy Wheel Size 18 Inch 16 Inch
Tyre Size 265/70 R18 245/70 R16
Tyre Type Radial Radial
Wheel Size R18 R16
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Safety

Anti-Lock Braking System Yes Yes
Brake Assist Yes Yes
Ebd Yes Yes
Vehicle Stability Control System Yes Yes
Door Ajar Warning Yes Yes
Traction Control Yes Yes
Crash Sensor Yes Yes
Driver Airbag Yes Yes
Passenger Airbag Yes Yes
Curtain Airbags No No
Side Airbag-Front No No
Side Airbag-Rear No No
Knee Airbags No No
Seat Belt Warning Yes Yes
Rear Seat Belts Yes Yes
Child Safety Locks Yes Yes
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts Yes Yes
Day & Night Rear View Mirror Yes Yes
Parking Sensors Yes --
Rear Parking Sensors Yes Yes
Rear Camera Yes Yes
360 Camera No No
Park Assist No No
Hill-Start Assist Control Yes Yes
Downhill Assist Control Yes No
Front Impact Beams Yes Yes
Side Impact Beams Yes Yes
Engine Check Warning Yes Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor Yes No
Blind Spot monitor No No
Lane Departure Warning System No No
Speed Sensing Door Locks Yes Yes
Emergency Stop Signal -- No
Electric Parking Brake -- No
Rear Cross Traffic Alert -- No
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Security

Central Locking Yes Yes
Power Door Locks Yes Yes
Anti Theft Device Yes Yes
Anti-Theft Alarm Yes Yes
Engine Immobilizer Yes Yes

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner Yes Yes
Automatic Climate Control No No
Rear A/C Vents Yes Yes
Heater Yes Yes
Ventilated Rear Seats No No
Accessory Power Outlet Yes Yes
Central Console Armrest Yes Yes
Bottle Holder Yes Front & Rear Front & Rear
Cup Holders-Front Yes Yes
Cup Holders-Rear Yes --
Keyless Entry Yes Yes
Cruise Control No Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control No --
Power Windows Front Yes Yes
Power Windows Rear Yes Yes
Rear Reading Lamp Yes Yes
Automatic Headlamps No --
Memory Seats No --
Head-Up Display No No
Ventilated Front Seats -- No
Engine Start/Stop Button -- No
Drive Mode -- Eco, Normal, Power Eco, Normal, Power
Vanity Mirror -- Yes
Trunk Light -- Yes
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Entertainment & Communication

Display Size 10.25 Inch 10.25 Inch 10.25 Inch 10.25 Inch
USB & Auxiliary Input Yes Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity Yes Yes
FM/AM/Radio Yes Yes
Speakers Front Yes Yes
Speakers Rear Yes Yes
Multi-function Steering Wheel Yes Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio No No
Touch Screen Yes Yes
Apple Carplay/Android Auto -- Yes
Voice Control -- No
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Instrumentation

Low Fuel Warning Light Yes Yes
Digital Clock Yes Yes
Digital Odometer Yes Yes
Tacho Meter Yes Yes
Electronic Multi Tripmeter Yes Yes

Seats & Upholstery

Adjustable Seats Yes 6-Way Driver & 4-Way Front Passenger 6-Way Driver & 4-Way Front Passenger
Electric Adjustable Seats Yes No
Heated Seats - Rear No No
Adjustable Headrest Yes Yes
Rear Seat Headrest Yes Yes
Rear Seat Center Arm Rest Yes --
Leather Steering Wheel Yes Yes
Folding Table Rear No No
Foldable Rear Seat Yes --
Seat Upholstery Fabric Fabric Fabric Fabric
Height Adjustable Driver Seat -- Yes
Seat Lumbar Support -- No
Heated Seats - Front -- No
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Exterior

Electric Folding Rear View Mirror Yes No
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror No No
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror Yes Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicator Yes Yes
Integrated Antenna Yes Yes
Power Antenna No No
Rain Sensing Wiper No No
Rear Window Wiper No No
Rear Window Washer No No
Adjustable Headlights Yes Yes
Headlamp Type Halogen Halogen Halogen Halogen
Taillight Type Bulb Bulb Halogen Halogen
Removable Convertible Top No No
Side Stepper Yes No
Centrally Mounted Fuel Tank Yes Yes
Headlamps Washer -- No
Fog Lights Rear -- Yes
Roof Rail -- No
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Interior

Sun Visors Yes Yes

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Foton Thunder vs MG TRQ L FAQs

Which Car is cheaper between Foton Thunder vs MG TRQ L?

Thunder is priced at ₱1.08 Million and TRQ L is priced at ₱1.249 Million. Hence Thunder is the cheapest amongst these Car.

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Which Car has more power between Foton Thunder vs MG TRQ L?

The Foton Thunder has power of 161 hp with 390 Nm torque and MG TRQ L has power of 159 hp with 400 Nm torque. Thus making Thunder the more powerful as compared to TRQ L.

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Which Car has higher ground clearance between Thunder vs TRQ L?

The Thunder comes with a ground clearance of 220 mm , on the other hand the TRQ L comes with a ground clearance of 215 mm , hence the Foton Thunder has better ground clearence and off roading capabilities.

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Which Car has more safety features between Foton Thunder vs MG TRQ L?

Thunder safety features: Anti-Lock Braking System, Brake Assist, Ebd, Vehicle Stability Control System, Door Ajar Warning, Traction Control, Crash Sensor, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Seat Belt Warning, Rear Seat Belts, Child Safety Locks, ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts, Day & Night Rear View Mirror, Parking Sensors, Rear Parking Sensors, Rear Camera, Hill-Start Assist Control, Downhill Assist Control, Front Impact Beams, Side Impact Beams, Engine Check Warning, Tyre Pressure Monitor and Speed Sensing Door Locks

TRQ L safety features: Anti-Lock Braking System, Brake Assist, Ebd, Vehicle Stability Control System, Door Ajar Warning, Traction Control, Crash Sensor, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Seat Belt Warning, Rear Seat Belts, Child Safety Locks, ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts, Day & Night Rear View Mirror, Rear Parking Sensors, Rear Camera, Hill-Start Assist Control, Front Impact Beams, Side Impact Beams, Engine Check Warning and Speed Sensing Door Locks

The Foton Thunder has higher number of sefety features than TRQ L, hence Foton Thunder is more safer than MG TRQ L.

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Which Car has more comfort features between Thunder vs TRQ L?

Thunder comfort features: Air Conditioner, Rear A/C Vents, Heater, Accessory Power Outlet, Central Console Armrest, Bottle Holder, Cup Holders-Front, Cup Holders-Rear, Keyless Entry, Power Windows Front, Power Windows Rear and Rear Reading Lamp

TRQ L comfort features: Air Conditioner, Rear A/C Vents, Heater, Accessory Power Outlet, Central Console Armrest, Cup Holders-Front, Keyless Entry, Cruise Control, Power Windows Front, Power Windows Rear, Rear Reading Lamp, Vanity Mirror and Trunk Light

The MG TRQ L has higher number of comfort features than Thunder, hence MG TRQ L is more comfortable than Foton Thunder.

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Which is bigger Thunder or TRQ L?

The Thunder dimensions are 5340 mm length, 1940 mm width, 1870 mm height while the TRQ L dimensions are 5365 mm length, 1960 mm width, 1857 mm height. Hence, the TRQ L is more longer, TRQ L is more wider and Thunder is more higher.

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