Vehicle warranty
Up to 5 years / 200 000 km
Current Foton models include manufacturer warranty cover, with model-specific terms listed in Foton South Africa's vehicle reference table. The Tunland V-Series carries a 5-year / unlimited km warranty.
Thorp Motor Group
Free Extended Warranty
We are confident enough in the new and demo vehicles we sell to include a free extended warranty when you buy from us — cover designed to carry you past the factory warranty period, subject to qualifying vehicle and policy terms.
- 10years
- Thorp extended cover
- 1 millionkm
- Extended cover distance
- R1 579 491
- Paid out in claims
- 6
- Major components covered
01 — Extended warranty
What the cover gives you
The extended warranty applies to qualifying new and demo vehicles bought from Thorp, and starts once the factory warranty has run out.
- Peace of mind motoring after your factory warranty has expired.
- Support from Thorp Motor Group's service and parts network.
- Cover for major mechanical components where policy conditions are met.
| Component | What is covered | Not covered |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | All internally lubricated components including the engine block if damage is caused by a covered component, burnt valves, and engine sensors. | Overheating, cambelt failure, and cracked cylinder heads. |
| Gearbox | Manual and automatic internally lubricated components, ring gear, gear lever, flex-plate, gearbox or transmission casing where damage is caused by a covered component, linkages, torque convertor, DSG unit, transaxle, and transmission sensors. | — |
| Turbo Assembly | Original manufacturer-fitted turbo units only, including actuator, impellers, shafts, turbo electronic control unit, bushes, and casings. | — |
| Transfer Box | Internally lubricated components, transfer box casing where damage is caused by a covered component, actuator, and transfer box sensors. | — |
| Differential | Internally lubricated components including differential casing where damage is caused by a covered component and differential sensors. | — |
| Drive Shafts | CV joints and propeller shafts, half shafts, side shafts, centre bearing, and universal joints. | Propeller shaft tube and balancing. |
02 — From the manufacturer
What Foton covers
Cover differs by model, model year and drivetrain. The reference table lists the exact terms for every current Foton model.
Service plan and roadside assistance
Up to 5 years / 75 000 km
Many current models include a service plan and 5-year roadside assistance in South Africa. Service intervals and plan length differ by model and drivetrain.
Battery and electric motor
5 years / 200 000 km
The eView, eTruckmate and eAumark electric models include battery and electric motor warranty cover.
03 — Model by model
Check the exact cover for your vehicle
The vehicle reference table lists warranty, high-voltage, body and paint, roadside assistance, service plan and service interval for every current Foton model, with the notes that apply to each.
Before you buy
Warranty details differ by model, model year, drivetrain and policy eligibility. All information is subject to Foton South Africa and Thorp Motor Group terms and conditions. Confirm final warranty, service plan and extended warranty eligibility with Thorp Foton before purchase.