Foton Tornado EV
Foton Tornado EV
Box Body
 
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Fuso FI 1217R
Fuso FI 1217R
1217R/Deck Body
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Foton Tornado EV vs Fuso FI 1217R Comparison

Overview: Tornado EV vs FI 1217R

Key Features

Transmission Automatic Manual
Max Torque 300 Nm 520 Nm
RPM at Max Torque - 1500 rpm
RPM at Max Power - 2500 rpm

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User Ratings & Review Comparison

4/5
1 reviews
3.33/5
6 reviews
User Review Comparison
  • This truck has given our food truck a new life

    We were struggling to keep up with the rising costs, and our old truck broke down to make things worse. After constant repairs, it felt like that...

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    Heinrich Jun 19, 2025 for Foton Tornado EV
  • Very unreliable and outdated design

    I’ve used the Fuso FI 1217R for twelve months for inter-city delivery routes, and while it has a good payload capacity and a reasonably strong...

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    J
    Jack Dec 15, 2025 for Fuso FI 1217R

From The Experts

Things we like
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Powerful Performance

Spacious and comfortable

Telescopic adjustable steering

Cruise control

Corrosion-resistant frame

Competitive pricing 

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Things we don't like
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Limited variant offering in lineup.

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Performance

Max Power 154 bhp 167 bhp
Fuel Type Electric Diesel
Max Torque 300 Nm 520 Nm
RPM at Max Power -- 2500 rpm
Displacement -- 3908 cc
RPM at Max Torque -- 1500 rpm
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Dimensions & Capacity

Payload 3600 kg 7840 kg
Ground Clearance 188 mm 225
Overall Width 1925 mm 2210 mm
Wheelbase 3360 mm 4800 mm
Overall Length 5960 mm 8475 mm
Gross Weight 6000 kg 11900 kg
Kerb Weight 2400 kg 4060 kg
Overall Height 2260 mm 2480 mm
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Suspension & Brakes

Cabin Type Day and Sleeper Cabin Day Cabin
Chassis Type Chassis with Cabin Chassis with Cabin
Parking brakes Yes Yes
Seat Type Standard Standard
Rear Suspension Leaf Spring Semi-Elliptic Multi-Leaf Spring
Front Suspension Leaf Spring Semi-Elliptic Multi-Leaf Spring with Shock Absorber
Brakes Hydraulic Brakes Air Brakes
Tiltable Cabin -- No
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Wheel & Tyre

Tubeless Tyres Yes --
Front Tyre 205/75 R16 8.25 R20
Rear Tyre 205/75 R16 8.25 R20
Number of Wheels -- 6

Steering

Tiltable Steering Yes Yes
Steering Power Steering Power Steering
Power Steering Yes Yes

Engine Details

Motor Type Permanent Magnet Synchronous --
Battery Capacity 81.14 kWh --
Battery Type Lithium-Ion --
Engine -- 4-Stroke Direct Injection Diesel with Turbocharger
Rear Axle -- Fully Floating
Front Axle -- Reverse Elliot
Engine Cylinders -- 4
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Miscellaneous

Driver Information Display Yes Yes

Safety

Seat Belts Yes Yes
ABS Yes --
Hill Hold -- No

Comfort & Convenience

Adjustable Driver Seat Yes Yes
Air Conditioner Yes No
Arm Rest -- No
Telematics -- No
Cruise Control -- Yes

Transmission

Transmission Automatic Automatic Manual Manual
Gearbox Single Speed Single Speed 6-Speed 6-Speed
Clutch -- Synchromesh Synchromesh

Entertainment & Communication

Navigation System No --

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Foton Tornado EV vs Fuso FI 1217R FAQs

Which Truck has higher ground clearance between Tornado EV vs FI 1217R?

The Tornado EV comes with a ground clearance of 188 mm , on the other hand the FI 1217R comes with a ground clearance of 225 , hence the Fuso FI 1217R has better ground clearence and off roading capabilities.

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Which Truck has more safety features between Foton Tornado EV vs Fuso FI 1217R?

Tornado EV safety features: Seat Belts and ABS

FI 1217R safety features: and Seat Belts

The Foton Tornado EV has higher number of sefety features than FI 1217R, hence Foton Tornado EV is more safer than Fuso FI 1217R.

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Which Truck has more comfort features between Tornado EV vs FI 1217R?

Tornado EV comfort features: Adjustable Driver Seat and Air Conditioner

FI 1217R comfort features: Adjustable Driver Seat and Cruise Control

The Foton Tornado EV and Fuso FI 1217R both have same Comfort Features.

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