Foton Highlander vs Foton MP-M280
Pick a variant under each one to compare exactly what you would buy. All prices are ex-factory.
| Specification |
Foton Highlander
Highlander 2.0 Turbo 12 ft deck |
Foton MP-M280
MP-M280 2.8 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Ex-factory price | — | — |
| Powertrain | ||
| Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Engine | ||
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Engine | 1968 cc | 2771 cc |
| Engine power | 125 hp | 77 hp |
| Engine torque | 320 Nm | 171 Nm |
| Performance & drive | ||
| Transmission | Manual | Manual |
| Payload | 3.47 tons | — |
| Size & practicality | ||
| Gross vehicle weight | 5200 kg | — |
| Payload | 3470 kg | — |
| Cargo body (L × W) | 3,700 × 1,870 mm (12 ft deck) | — |
| Axle configuration | 4x2 | — |
| Wheelbase | 2900 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel tank | 70 L | 55 L |
| Tyre size | 6.50R16 | 7.00R16 |
| Colours | — | White, Blue |
| Safety | ||
| ABS | Yes | No |
| Reverse camera | Yes | No |
| Cabin & comfort | ||
| Air conditioning | No | Yes |
| Power steering | Yes | No |
| Power windows | Yes | No |
| Central locking | No | Yes |
| Tilt and telescopic steering | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth audio | Yes | No |
| Working equipment | ||
| Turbocharged engine | Yes | No |
| Intercooler | Yes | No |
| Other | ||
| EBD (electronic brake-force distribution) | Yes | No |
| Front disc brakes | Yes | No |
| 9-inch MP5 touchscreen | Yes | No |
| Heater | Yes | No |
| Projection headlamps | Yes | No |
| Seat-belt reminder | Yes | No |
| ZF five-speed gearbox | Yes | No |
| Tachometer | No | Yes |
| USB/AUX audio input | No | Yes |
| Verdict | ||
| Expert rating | 7.6/10 | 6/10 |
Foton Highlander vs Foton MP-M280: quick answers
Which is more powerful, the Foton Highlander or the Foton MP-M280?
The Foton Highlander 2.0 Turbo 12 ft deck is the most powerful (Foton Highlander 2.0 Turbo 12 ft deck: 125 hp; Foton MP-M280 2.8: 77 hp).
Which has more safety features, the Foton Highlander or the Foton MP-M280?
The Foton Highlander 2.0 Turbo 12 ft deck has 0 airbags and 2 safety and driver-assistance features and the Foton MP-M280 2.8 has 0 airbags and 0 safety and driver-assistance features. Independent crash-test ratings, where available, are the best guide to real-world safety.