Foton Tornado
Foton Tornado
M2.6C F-Van
 
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Fuso FI 1217R
Fuso FI 1217R
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Foton Tornado vs Fuso FI 1217R Comparison

Overview: Tornado vs FI 1217R

Key Features

Transmission Manual Manual
RPM at Max Power 3200 rpm 2500 rpm
Max Torque 310 Nm 520 Nm
RPM at Max Torque 1300-3200 rpm 1500 rpm

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User Ratings & Review Comparison

4/5
3 reviews
3.33/5
6 reviews
User Review Comparison
  • High on demand light duty truck from Foton

    This can be considered to be a marvelous addition in light duty segment of trucks from the ever-esteemed brand of Foton. The core reason to select...

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    Czarina Jan 08, 2025 for Foton Tornado
  • Very unreliable and outdated design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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    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

Fuel Type Diesel Diesel
RPM at Max Torque 1300-3200 rpm 1500 rpm
Max Torque 310 Nm 520 Nm
Max Power 129 bhp 167 bhp
Displacement 2800 cc 3908 cc
RPM at Max Power 3200 rpm 2500 rpm
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Suspension & Brakes

Brakes Hydraulic Brakes Air Brakes
Front Suspension Leaf Springs Semi-Elliptic Multi-Leaf Spring with Shock Absorber
Rear Suspension Leaf Springs Semi-Elliptic Multi-Leaf Spring
Seat Type -- Standard
Tiltable Cabin -- No
Cabin Type -- Day Cabin
Parking brakes -- Yes
Chassis Type -- Chassis with Cabin
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Dimensions & Capacity

Wheelbase 2800 mm 4800 mm
Payload 2600 kg 7840 kg
Overall Height 2295 mm 2480 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 80 L --
Gross Weight 4500 kg 11900 kg
Ground Clearance 238 mm 225
Kerb Weight 1900 kg 4060 kg
Overall Length 5430 mm 8475 mm
Overall Width 2060 mm 2210 mm
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Wheel & Tyre

Front Tyre 7.00 R16 8.25 R20
Rear Tyre 7.00 R16 8.25 R20
Number of Wheels 6 6

Steering

Power Steering Yes Yes
Steering Power Steering Power Steering
Tiltable Steering Yes Yes
Turning Radius 6 m mm --

Engine Details

Engine Cylinders 4 4
Engine 2.8L Diesel Engine, 4 Cylinder 16 Valve 4-Stroke Direct Injection Diesel with Turbocharger
Rear Axle -- Fully Floating
Front Axle -- Reverse Elliot

Miscellaneous

Emission Norms Euro 4 --
Driver Information Display -- Yes

Safety

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

Comfort & Convenience

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

Transmission

Gearbox 5-Speed 5-Speed 6-Speed 6-Speed
Transmission Manual Manual Manual Manual
Clutch -- Synchromesh Synchromesh

Foton Tornado vs Fuso FI 1217R FAQs

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

The Tornado comes with a ground clearance of 238 mm , on the other hand the FI 1217R comes with a ground clearance of 225 , hence the Foton Tornado has better ground clearence and off roading capabilities.

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

Tornado safety features: Seat Belts and ABS

FI 1217R safety features: and Seat Belts

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

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

Tornado comfort features: Adjustable Driver Seat and Cruise Control

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

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

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