Toyota Quantum 2019– car dimensions: 5265 mm long, 1950 mm wide and 1990 mm high. Braked towing is 1,500 kg.
The cabin seats 11 with fabric trim and offers manual air conditioning plus a rear cooler. An 8-inch Toyota Display Audio touchscreen includes DAB, Bluetooth, USB ports and Apple CarPlay plus Android Auto. Multi-function steering wheel controls handle audio and phone. Park distance control covers front and rear, with a reverse camera that shows guidelines on the display. Driver aids include ABS, brake assist, vehicle stability control, traction control, hill assist and trailer sway control, plus dual front airbags.
This LWB GL bus has a braked towing capacity of 1500 kg and unbraked of 400 kg. Gross vehicle mass is 3445 kg with kerb weight of 2445 kg for a 1000 kg payload. Rear leaf-spring suspension and the 2.8 turbo-diesel suit passenger transport and light work duties.
The cabin offers fabric seats with beige trim accents, manual front seat adjustments including driver height control, and a manual air-conditioning system with rear cooler for passenger comfort. An 8-inch display audio unit provides Bluetooth and USB connectivity, while rear USB charging ports and cupholders serve the 11 seats. Power-retractable side mirrors and front electric windows add everyday ease, with a quieter ride from the semi-bonnet layout and improved suspension.
2.8-litre turbodiesel engine with claimed average fuel use of 8.7 l/100 km
Service interval of 12 months or 10 000 km
Standard 9-service / 90 000 km service plan
3-year / 100 000 km warranty
Standard safety kit includes ABS, brake assist, VSC, HAC, TSC, traction control, dual airbags, front and rear park distance control, reverse camera
The 2.8-litre common-rail turbodiesel produces 130 kW and 420 Nm, paired to a six-speed manual gearbox driving the rear wheels. Claimed combined fuel consumption sits at 8.7 litres per 100 km, supported by a 70-litre tank for decent range on long hauls.
Servicing follows a straightforward schedule of every 10 000 km or 12 months. A nine-service plan covering 90 000 km comes standard, alongside the three-year or 100 000 km warranty, keeping routine costs predictable for fleet or private use.
Safety equipment centres on ABS with brake assist, vehicle stability control, hill-assist control, trailer sway control and traction control. Dual front airbags, front-plus-rear park sensors, a reverse camera with guidelines, wireless door locking, alarm and immobiliser complete the package. The semi-bonnet design further helps absorb frontal impact energy.
Day-to-day ownership benefits from the durable leaf-spring rear suspension, full-size spare, and easy access via the wide sliding side door. The quiet cabin and practical layout make it a reliable workhorse for passenger transport with low downtime.
Length 5265 mm, Width 1950 mm, Height 1990 mm, Wheelbase 3210 mm (Quantum 2019-)
Sources: manufacturer data, Toyota SA Quantum Bus GL spec sheet, car-specs.za.net, 2025 brochure.