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.
Toyota Coaster vs Foton View Luxury Shuttlebus: 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.
View Luxury Shuttlebus starts ZAR 637,700 cheaperCoaster from ZAR 1,207,600 · View Luxury Shuttlebus from ZAR 569,900
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
Coaster
View Luxury Shuttlebus
Maximum Power
Coaster110 kW
View Luxury Shuttlebus101 kW
Maximum Torque
Coaster420 Nm
View Luxury Shuttlebus330 Nm
Engine Size
Coaster2755 cc
View Luxury Shuttlebus2000 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Coaster7.5 km/l
View Luxury ShuttlebusNot Officially Disclosed
Ground Clearance
Coaster180 mm
View Luxury ShuttlebusNot Officially Disclosed
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
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Spec
Coaster
View Luxury Shuttlebus
Model Introduced Year
Current local generation year not confirmed
2024
Generation
Current South African Coaster listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
High-roof, long-wheelbase View passenger body measuring 5,390 mm long on a 3,110 mm wheelbase.
Facelift History
Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle.
Current South African View Luxury Shuttlebus range, with no separate facelift identified.
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
Not Applicable
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Not Applicable
Body Style
Midibus
Shuttle bus
Color Note
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
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Dealer Stock Note
Top grade in the South Africa lineup
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Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
published
active
Segment
Bus
15-seat luxury shuttle
Tare Mass Kg
3670 kg
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Vehicle Type
Bus
Passenger commercial vehicle
Spec
Coaster
View Luxury Shuttlebus
Length
6990 mm
5390 mm
Width
2080 mm
1920 mm
Height
2635 mm
2285 mm
Wheelbase
3935 mm
3110 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
180 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
95 l
Not Officially Disclosed
Kerb Weight
3670 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
5325 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Towing Capacity
1400 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Seating Capacity
23 seats
15 seats
Doors
2 doors
Not Officially Disclosed
Minimum Turning Radius
6.5 m
Not Officially Disclosed
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Boot/Cargo Space
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Payload Capacity
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Rows
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5 rows
Front Headroom
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Legroom
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Coaster
View Luxury Shuttlebus
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
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Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
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Front Suspension
Double wishbone
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Suspension
Leaf spring
Not Officially Disclosed
Power Steering
Standard
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Front Spring Type
Double wishbone
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Rear Spring Type
Leaf spring
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Front Suspension Type
Double wishbone
Not Officially Disclosed
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
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Rear Axle Type
Leaf spring
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Rear Suspension Type
Leaf spring
Not Officially Disclosed
Suspension
Double wishbone
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Spec
Coaster
View Luxury Shuttlebus
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
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Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
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Climate Control
Overhead vents for all seats
Front and rear air conditioning
Power Windows
Not Available
Front
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Push Button Start
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Sunroof
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not Applicable
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AC Type
Overhead vents for all seats
Front and rear air conditioning
Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
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Climate Zones
Overhead vents for all seats
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Fuel Consumption Combined
Not Available
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Performance Data Logger
Not Available
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Rev Matching
Not Available
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Seat Type
Grey PVC or fabric depending on specification
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Air Conditioning
Overhead vents for all seats
Front and rear air conditioning
Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
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Bed Extender
Not Available
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Canopy Fitment
Not Available
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Diff Lock
Not Available
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Difflock
Not Available
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Front Diff Lock
Not Available
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Intelligent Battery System
Not Available
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Load Bed Cover
Not Available
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Load Bed Light
Not Available
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Load Bed Steps
Not Available
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Loadbox Depth Mm
Not Available
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Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
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Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not Available
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Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not Available
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Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
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Manual Aircon
Overhead vents for all seats
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One Pedal Driving
Not Available
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Cabin Heating
Available above all seats
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Rear Diff Lock
Not Available
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Rear Electric Motor
Not Available
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Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
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Source Model Column
coaster
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Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
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Sports Bar
Not Available
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Tailgate Damper
Not Available
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Tailgate Lock
Not Available
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Tow Bar Type
Not Available
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Trim Level
top
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Variant Role
Core range derivative
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Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
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Vehicle To Load
Not Available
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Spec
Coaster
View Luxury Shuttlebus
Engine
Not Officially Disclosed
2.0-litre Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2755 cc
2000 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
Not Officially Disclosed
Turbocharged
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
110 kW
101 kW
Maximum Torque
420 Nm
330 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
Not Officially Disclosed
6-Speed Manual
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
30 kW/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
114.4 Nm/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Coaster
View Luxury Shuttlebus
Gearbox
Automatic
6-Speed Manual
Drivetrain Layout
RWD/
Not Officially Disclosed
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Gears
6
6
Transmission Type
Automatic
Manual
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Manual
Drivetrain
RWD/
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Differential Type Front
Not Available
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Differential Type Rear
Not Available
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Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Gearbox Type
Automatic
Manual
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Axle Layout
RWD/
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Transfer Case Guard
Not Available
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Transmission Speeds
6
6
Spec
Coaster
View Luxury Shuttlebus
Claimed Mileage
7.5 km/l
Not Officially Disclosed
City Mileage
6.1 km/l
Not Officially Disclosed
Highway Mileage
8.8 km/l
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
95 l
Not Officially Disclosed
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
Euro 4
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Real-world Mileage
7.5 km/l
Not Officially Disclosed
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Litres
95
Not Officially Disclosed
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Coaster
View Luxury Shuttlebus
Airbags
Driver and passenger airbags
Not Officially Disclosed
ABS
Standard
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Not Available
Yes
Traction Control
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Hill Start Assist
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Child Safety Lock
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Brake Assist
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
AEB
Not Available
Yes
BA
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Brake Override System
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Airbag
Standard
Yes
EBD
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Hill Hold
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Side Airbags
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Stability Control
Not Available
Yes
TCS
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Spec
Coaster
View Luxury Shuttlebus
Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Parking Sensors
Not Available
Rear
Rear View Camera
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
EV Mode
Not Available
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Rear Parking Sensors
Not Available
Yes
Reverse Camera
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Coaster
View Luxury Shuttlebus
Seat Material
Grey PVC or fabric depending on specification
Fabric
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Steering Type
Standard
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Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
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Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
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Rear USB Ports
Standard
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Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Leather
Interior Colour Options
3
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60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Fabric Seats
Grey PVC or fabric depending on specification
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Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
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.
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Leather Accented Seat Trim
Grey PVC or fabric depending on specification
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Floor Trim
Grey PVC
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Interior Colours
3
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Seat Trim
Grey PVC or fabric depending on specification
Fabric
Spec
Coaster
View Luxury Shuttlebus
Infotainment System
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Android Auto
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Speakers
Not Available
4
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Applicable
3.5-inch colour instrument cluster
USB Ports
Standard
1 driver USB port
AUX Input
Standard
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Infotainment Screen Size
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Infotainment Display
Standard
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Rear Usb
Standard
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Display Audio
Standard
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Front Rear USB Charge Ports
Standard
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Infotainment Screen
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Connected Services
Toyota Connect
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Smartphone Connectivity
Standard
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Touchscreen
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Coaster
View Luxury Shuttlebus
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
LED
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Roof Rails
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Exterior Colour Options
3
Not Officially Disclosed
Body Type
Bus
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Exterior Colour Options
1
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Headlights
Not Available
Not Available
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
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Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Active Exhaust
Not Available
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Spec
Coaster
View Luxury Shuttlebus
Approach Angle
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Departure Angle
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Wading Depth
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Breakover Angle
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Energy Recovery Display
Not Available
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Front Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
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Ground Clearance Max
185 mm
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Ground Clearance Min
185 mm
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Off Road Descent Control
Not Available
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Off Road Traction Assist
Not Available
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Crawl Control
Not Available
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Rear Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
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Skid Plates Fuel Tank
Not Available
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Skid Plates Transfer Case
Not Available
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Terrain Mode Mud
Not Available
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Terrain Mode Normal
Not Available
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Terrain Mode Rock
Not Available
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Terrain Mode Sand
Not Available
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Terrain Mode Snow
Not Available
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Terrain Response System
Not Available
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Underbody Camera
Not Available
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Spec
Coaster
View Luxury Shuttlebus
Tyre Size
Not Available
195R15C
Front Brake Type
Not Available
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Not Available
Drum
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
Steel spare wheel
Wheel Rim Size
Not Available
15-inch alloy wheels
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
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Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Coaster
View Luxury Shuttlebus
Maintenance Plan
9 services / 90 000 km
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Service Plan Duration
9 services / 90 000 km
Service plans available
Service Plan Distance
9 services / 90 000 km
Service plans available
Service Plan
9 services / 90 000 km
Service plans available
Spec
Coaster
View Luxury Shuttlebus
Warranty Years
3 years / 100 000 km
3 years / 100,000 km; roadside assistance 3 years
Warranty Kilometers
3 years / 100 000 km
3 years / 100,000 km; roadside assistance 3 years
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
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Basic Warranty
3 years / 100 000 km
3 years / 100,000 km; roadside assistance 3 years
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
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Warranty
3 years / 100 000 km
3 years / 100,000 km; roadside assistance 3 years
Warranty Roadside Assistance
3 Years
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Spec
Coaster
View Luxury Shuttlebus
CO2 Emissions
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Hybrid System Type
Not Available
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Fuel Octane Requirement
Diesel
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Spec
Coaster
View Luxury Shuttlebus
Ownership Role
Top
Current South African derivative
Price Zar
1207600 ZAR
569900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Current South African retail price
Starting Price
1207600
569900
Starting Price Zar
1207600
569900
In depth: how these cars differ
This Coaster and View Luxury Shuttlebus 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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Use the verified key-spec and full-spec tables on this page. A ranked index will appear only after every selected vehicle has source-backed data in at least four categories and reaches 50% weighted coverage.
What the evidence means
No overall winner is declared because the selected vehicles do not yet meet Hagalu's minimum like-for-like source-coverage threshold. Compare the confirmed rows and verify the exact derivative before buying.
Related comparisons
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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.
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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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