Foton SAUVANA FAQs

• Are Foton trucks good?

  While Foton might be a name that isn't all that known among typical households, in the trucking industry, Foton is a highly-regarded player. So when you're looking at their trucks, rest assured that the accessible price-tag doesn't mean you are skimping on quality. In fact, the Foton range of trucks utilise Cummins engines, an exceptional name in the truck engine industry, while Eaton is a supplier of the transmission gearboxes you'll find. With that sort of mechanical know-how at hand, the Foton brand is among the largest commercial vehicle manufacturers in Asia.

• Where are Foton cars made?

  As a subsidiary of the Beijing Automotive Group (BAIC Group), Foton Motors was established in Beijing, China, in 1996. The company, which is listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange, is a leading manufacturer of light commercial vehicles including utes and pick-up trucks, trucks and busses, and also passenger vehicles and SUVs. Nowadays, Foton is headquartered in Changping, Beijing, and it also has assembly plants in Thailand and the Philippines.

• Is the Foton Sauvana available in Australia?

  The Foton Sauvana is no longer sold in Australia, with the seven-seater SUV offered until model year 2020 despite being released only in late 2017. It was the brand's return to the Australian market, however, it didn't pan out the way it had anticipated, with sales never really picking up for the Chinese brand. Since then, Foton is only servicing the Australian vehicle market with trucks, which is its speciality focus anyhow.