A proper head-to-head in South Africa — we cover price, performance,
petrol economy, safety and what it'll actually cost you to own each one long term.
Foton Asambe Taxi vs Toyota Coaster: the short answer
The verified specification tables are ready to compare, but Hagalu has withheld a ranked verdict because the selected vehicles do not yet meet the minimum like-for-like source-coverage threshold.
Asambe Taxi starts ZAR 767,700 cheaperAsambe Taxi from ZAR 439,900 · Coaster from ZAR 1,207,600
Five key differences
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Specification
Asambe Taxi
Coaster
Maximum Power
Asambe Taxi100 kW
Coaster110 kW
Maximum Torque
Asambe Taxi200 Nm
Coaster420 Nm
Engine Size
Asambe Taxi2400 cc
Coaster2755 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Asambe TaxiNot Officially Disclosed
Coaster7.5 km/l
Ground Clearance
Asambe TaxiNot Officially Disclosed
Coaster180 mm
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Evidence forFoton Asambe Taxi
2.4i Petrol (16 Seater)
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Spec
Asambe Taxi
Coaster
Model Introduced Year
2024
Current local generation year not confirmed
Generation
High-roof, long-wheelbase 16-seat View-based minibus measuring 5,390 mm long.
Current South African Coaster listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Facelift History
Current South African Asambe Taxi range, with no separate facelift identified.
Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle.
Facelift Launched Since
Not Applicable
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Not Applicable
Current
Body Style
Minibus
Midibus
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
published
Segment
16-seat taxi
Bus
Vehicle Type
Passenger commercial vehicle
Bus
Color Note
-
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
Dealer Stock Note
-
Top grade in the South Africa lineup
Tare Mass Kg
-
3670 kg
Spec
Asambe Taxi
Coaster
Length
5390 mm
6990 mm
Width
1920 mm
2080 mm
Height
2285 mm
2635 mm
Wheelbase
3110 mm
3935 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
Not Officially Disclosed
180 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
95 l
Boot/Cargo Space
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Kerb Weight
Not Officially Disclosed
3670 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
Not Officially Disclosed
5325 kg
Payload Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Towing Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
1400 kg
Seating Capacity
16 seats
23 seats
Number of Rows
5 rows
-
Doors
Not Officially Disclosed
2 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
Not Officially Disclosed
6.5 m
Front Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Rear Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Front Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Rear Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Spec
Asambe Taxi
Coaster
Engine
2.4-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Not Officially Disclosed
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2400 cc
2755 cc
Cylinders
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
100 kW
110 kW
Maximum Torque
200 Nm
420 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Drive Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission
5-Speed Manual
Not Officially Disclosed
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
30 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
114.4 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Asambe Taxi
Coaster
Gearbox
5-Speed Manual
Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
RWD/
LSD Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
5
6
Transmission Type
Manual
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Manual
Automatic
Drivetrain
Not Officially Disclosed
RWD/
4WD Engagement
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Manual
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
RWD/
Rear Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
5
6
Differential Type Front
-
Not Available
Differential Type Rear
-
Not Available
Transfer Case Guard
-
Not Available
Spec
Asambe Taxi
Coaster
Claimed Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
7.5 km/l
City Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
6.1 km/l
Highway Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
8.8 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
95 l
Emission Standard
Euro 4
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
7.5 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
Not Officially Disclosed
95
Combined Driving Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Spec
Asambe Taxi
Coaster
Airbags
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver and passenger airbags
ABS
Yes
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Traction Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Brake Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Not Available
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
AEB
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
BA
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Brake Override System
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Yes
Standard
EBD
Yes
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Not Available
Hill Hold
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Side Airbags
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Stability Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
TCS
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Knee Airbag
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
ABS EBD
Yes
Standard
Spec
Asambe Taxi
Coaster
Cruise Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Rear View Camera
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
360 Degree Camera
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Reverse Camera
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Park Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
EV Mode
-
Not Available
Spec
Asambe Taxi
Coaster
Seat Material
Fabric
Grey PVC or fabric depending on specification
Heated Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Not Applicable
60 40 Split Seat
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Seat Trim
Fabric
Grey PVC or fabric depending on specification
Steering Type
-
Standard
Front Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Rear USB Ports
-
Standard
Interior Colour Options
-
3
Fabric Seats
-
Grey PVC or fabric depending on specification
Interior Courtesy Lamps
-
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen Coaster grade before assuming a feature is included.
Leather Accented Seat Trim
-
Grey PVC or fabric depending on specification
Floor Trim
-
Grey PVC
Interior Colours
-
3
Spec
Asambe Taxi
Coaster
Climate Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Overhead vents for all seats
Power Windows
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Push Button Start
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Sunroof
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
AC Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Overhead vents for all seats
Load Bed Length
-
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
-
Not Applicable
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
Not Applicable
Adaptive Dampers
-
Not Available
Climate Zones
-
Overhead vents for all seats
Fuel Consumption Combined
-
Not Available
Performance Data Logger
-
Not Available
Rev Matching
-
Not Available
Seat Type
-
Grey PVC or fabric depending on specification
Air Conditioning
Not Officially Disclosed
Overhead vents for all seats
Battery Preconditioning
-
Not Available
Bed Extender
-
Not Available
Canopy Fitment
-
Not Available
Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Difflock
-
Not Available
Front Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Intelligent Battery System
-
Not Available
Load Bed Cover
-
Not Available
Load Bed Light
-
Not Available
Load Bed Steps
-
Not Available
Loadbox Depth Mm
-
Not Available
Loadbox Length Mm
-
Not Applicable
Loadbox Rope Hooks
-
Not Available
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
-
Not Available
Loadbox Width Mm
-
Not Applicable
Manual Aircon
-
Overhead vents for all seats
One Pedal Driving
-
Not Available
Cabin Heating
-
Available above all seats
Rear Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Rear Electric Motor
-
Not Available
Regenerative Braking Levels
-
Not Available
Source Model Column
-
coaster
Sport Plus Mode
-
Not Available
Sports Bar
-
Not Available
Tailgate Damper
-
Not Available
Tailgate Lock
-
Not Available
Tow Bar Type
-
Not Available
Trim Level
-
top
Variant Role
-
Core range derivative
Vehicle To Grid
-
Not Available
Vehicle To Load
-
Not Available
Spec
Asambe Taxi
Coaster
Infotainment System
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Apple CarPlay
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Android Auto
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Number of Speakers
2
Not Available
Digital Instrument Cluster
3.5-inch colour instrument cluster
Not Applicable
USB Ports
1 driver USB port
Standard
Infotainment Screen
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Touchscreen
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
AUX Input
-
Standard
Infotainment Screen Size
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Infotainment Display
-
Standard
Rear Usb
-
Standard
Display Audio
-
Standard
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
-
Standard
Connected Services
-
Toyota Connect
Smartphone Connectivity
-
Standard
Spec
Asambe Taxi
Coaster
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
Not Available
Fog Lamps
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Roof Rails
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
Not Officially Disclosed
3
Headlights
Not Available
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Body Type
-
Bus
Exterior Colour Options
-
1
Load Bed Liner
-
Not Available
Active Exhaust
-
Not Available
Spec
Asambe Taxi
Coaster
Approach Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Departure Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Wading Depth
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Locking Differential
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Energy Recovery Display
-
Not Available
Front Skid Plate Guard
-
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
-
185 mm
Ground Clearance Min
-
185 mm
Off Road Descent Control
-
Not Available
Off Road Traction Assist
-
Not Available
Crawl Control
-
Not Available
Rear Skid Plate Guard
-
Not Available
Skid Plates Fuel Tank
-
Not Available
Skid Plates Transfer Case
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Mud
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Normal
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Rock
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Sand
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Snow
-
Not Available
Terrain Response System
-
Not Available
Underbody Camera
-
Not Available
Spec
Asambe Taxi
Coaster
Tyre Size
195R15C
Not Available
Front Brake Type
Disc
Not Available
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Not Available
Spare Wheel Type
Steel spare wheel
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
15-inch wheels
Not Available
Handbrake Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Fifth Wheel Prep
-
Not Available
Spec
Asambe Taxi
Coaster
Front Suspension
Not Officially Disclosed
Double wishbone
Rear Suspension
Not Officially Disclosed
Leaf spring
Front Track Width
-
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
-
Not Applicable
Power Steering
-
Standard
Front Spring Type
-
Double wishbone
Rear Spring Type
-
Leaf spring
Front Suspension Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Double wishbone
MagneRide Damping
-
Not Available
Rear Axle Type
-
Leaf spring
Rear Suspension Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Leaf spring
Suspension
-
Double wishbone
Spec
Asambe Taxi
Coaster
CO2 Emissions
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Hybrid System Type
-
Not Available
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Diesel
Spec
Asambe Taxi
Coaster
Service Plan
Service plans available
9 services / 90 000 km
Maintenance Plan
-
9 services / 90 000 km
Service Plan Duration
Service plans available
9 services / 90 000 km
Service Plan Distance
Service plans available
9 services / 90 000 km
Spec
Asambe Taxi
Coaster
Ownership Role
Current South African derivative
Top
Price Zar
439900 ZAR
1207600 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current South African retail price
Current listed price
Starting Price
439900
1207600
Starting Price Zar
439900
1207600
Spec
Asambe Taxi
Coaster
Warranty
2 years / 200,000 km
3 years / 100 000 km
Warranty Years
2 years / 200,000 km
3 years / 100 000 km
Warranty Kilometers
2 years / 200,000 km
3 years / 100 000 km
Roadside Assistance
-
3 Years
Basic Warranty
2 years / 200,000 km
3 years / 100 000 km
Roadside Assistance
-
3 Years
Warranty Roadside Assistance
-
3 Years
In depth: how these cars differ
This Asambe Taxi and Coaster comparison keeps the exact South African derivatives, lifecycle states, available prices and verified specifications side by side.
Hagalu has withheld an overall score because at least one selected vehicle does not yet have four comparable categories and 50% weighted source coverage. Missing catalogue evidence is not replaced with a neutral score or a guessed value.
Use the key-spec and full-spec tables to compare the fields that are confirmed. For a purchase decision, verify current availability, exact derivative equipment, finance, insurance and ownership cover with the relevant manufacturer or authorised retailer.
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What the evidence means
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There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the exact South African derivatives on price, safety equipment, space, powertrain and ownership cover. The category indicators summarise published catalogue data; they are not a road test or customer rating.
Compare the published consumption or mileage rows for the exact derivatives using the same unit and test basis. A catalogue figure is useful for like-for-like comparison, but traffic, speed, load, weather and driving style can change actual fuel use.
Compare only equipment explicitly listed for each derivative, including airbags, stability control and driver-assistance systems. Confirm the exact trim with the manufacturer, and treat any independent crash-test result separately because equipment and ratings can differ by market.
A reliable five-year total cannot be calculated from catalogue data alone. Add the exact purchase and finance cost, fuel or electricity, insurance quotes, scheduled servicing, tyres and expected resale value. Check whether the selected derivative includes a service or maintenance plan.
Use the seating, boot or load-space, ISOFIX and safety rows as a first check. Then test the exact cars with your child seats, passengers and typical luggage, because published dimensions do not show every access or comfort difference.
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