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Spec
Grand Vitara
Quantum Panel Van
Model Introduced Year
2022
Current local generation year not confirmed
Generation
Third generation YHB-series Grand Vitara; shared platform with Toyota Urban Cruiser (a partnership-specific platform development); mild-hybrid system uses belt-integrated starter generator technology; all-new design and powertrain versus the previous generation
Current South African Quantum Panel Van listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Facelift History
Third-generation Grand Vitara launched in SA in 2022; previous second-generation model discontinued in SA in 2015; current generation is a complete redesign on a new platform shared with the Toyota Urban Cruiser
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
2022
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
SUV
Van
Color Note
Pearl Arctic White, Metallic Grandeur Grey, Metallic Midnight Blue, Premium Silver, Pearl Burning Red
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
Dealer Stock Note
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Base grade in the South Africa lineup
Drivetrain Note
Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 1.5 Hybrid GLX AllGrip AT
-
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
SUV
Van
Tare Mass Kg
1225 kg
2080 kg
Vehicle Type
SUV
Van
Spec
Grand Vitara
Quantum Panel Van
Length
4345 mm
5380 mm
Width
1795 mm
1880 mm
Height
1645 mm
2280 mm
Wheelbase
2600 mm
3110 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
210 mm
175 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
125 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 l
70 l
Boot/Cargo Space
310 l
5500 l
Kerb Weight
1225 kg
2080 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1680 kg
3500 kg
Payload Capacity
530 kg
1420 kg
Towing Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
2000 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
2 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
1 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.4 m
6.5 m
Front Headroom
1010 mm
992 mm
Rear Headroom
970 mm
Not Applicable
Front Legroom
1060 mm
1032 mm
Rear Legroom
935 mm
Not Applicable
Spec
Grand Vitara
Quantum Panel Van
Front Track Width
1565 mm
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
1565 mm
Not Applicable
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link Independent with Coil Spring
Leaf Spring
Chassis Type
Monocoque
-
Power Steering
Electric Power Assisted (EPAS)
Hydraulic
Steering Column
Tilt and Telescopic Adjustable
Tilt
Front Spring Type
Coil Spring
MacPherson Strut
Rear Spring Type
Coil Spring
Leaf Spring
Front Anti-Roll Bar
Standard
Front
Rear Anti-Roll Bar
Standard
-
Shock Absorber Type
Telescopic Gas Dampers
-
Chassis Material
Monocoque
-
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring
MacPherson Strut
Rear Axle Type
Multi-Link Independent with Coil Spring
Leaf Spring
Rear Suspension Type
Multi-Link Independent with Coil Spring
Leaf Spring
Shock Absorbers
Telescopic Gas Dampers
-
Suspension
MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring
MacPherson Strut
MagneRide Damping
-
Not Available
Spec
Grand Vitara
Quantum Panel Van
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Automatic Climate Control
Manual AC
Power Windows
All Four Windows
Front Only
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Not Available
Push Button Start
Not Available
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Standard 15W Wireless Charger
Not Available
Sunroof
Panoramic Glass Roof
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Headlamps
Standard
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Not Available
Auto Dimming Mirror
Not Available
-
Boot Space Seats Folded
708 l
5500 l
Boot Space Seats Folded
708 l
5500 l
Rear Window Defroster
Standard
-
Electric Mirror Folding
Electrically Adjustable Auto-Fold Mirrors
-
Driver Seat Height Adjustment
Standard — Driver Height Adjustable
-
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Not Available
-
12V Accessory Socket
1 x 12V Socket
-
Speed Limiter
Standard
-
AC Type
Automatic Climate Control
Manual AC
Auto Dimming Irvm
Not Available
-
Climate Zones
Automatic Climate Control
Manual AC
Electric Folding Mirrors
All Four Windows
Front Only
Engine Start Button Illumination
Not Available
Not Available
Engine Start Stop
Not Available
Not Available
Engine Start Stop Button
Not Available
Not Available
Engine Warranty
4 Years
5 Years / 150,000 km
Front Armrest
Standard Centre Armrest
Not Available
Front Power Outlet
1 x 12V Socket
-
Fuel Consumption Combined
5.6
8.5
Glovebox Cooling
All Four Door Pockets
-
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Not Available
Panoramic Roof
Panoramic Glass Roof
Not Available
Power Mirrors
All Four Windows
Front Only
Push Button Start
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Defogger
Standard
-
Rear Seat Split
60:40 Split Fold
Standard
Rear Wing
Not Available
Not Available
Seat Type
Leatherette Seat Trim
Fabric
Seatbelt Pre Tensioner
All Seats
-
Spare Wheel
Space Saver Spare
Full-Size
Speed Alert System
Standard
-
Stabilizer Bar
Standard
Front
Steering Mounted Controls
Standard
-
Telescopic Steering
Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt
Tilt Steering
Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt
Voice Command
Via Smartphone
Not Available
Voice Command Support
Via Smartphone Mirroring
Not Available
Accelerator 0 100
13.5 sec
18.0 sec
Air Conditioning
Automatic Climate Control
Manual AC
Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Bed Extender
Not Available
Not Available
Bottle Holders
4
-
Canopy Fitment
Not Available
Not Available
Centre Console
Standard Centre Armrest
Not Available
Common Rail Injection
Multi-Point Fuel Injection with 12V ISG
Common Rail Direct Injection
Diff Lock
Not Available
Not Available
Difflock
Not Available
Not Available
Digital Speedometer
Analogue with Digital Trip Display
Not Available
Electric Fold Indicator Mirrors
Electrically Adjustable Auto-Fold Mirrors
-
Front Wiper
Standard
-
Front Wipers Type
Standard
-
Glove Box
All Four Door Pockets
-
Intelligent Battery System
Not Available
Not Available
Intelligent Keyless Entry
Not Available
Not Available
Lift Gate
Not Available
Not Available
Load Bed Cover
Not Available
Not Available
Load Bed Light
Not Available
Not Available
Load Bed Steps
Not Available
Not Available
Loadbox Depth Mm
Not Available
Not Available
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not Available
Not Available
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not Available
Not Available
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Manual Aircon
Automatic Climate Control
Manual AC
Mirror
Electrically Adjustable Body-Coloured Mirrors
Front Only
One Pedal Driving
Not Available
Not Available
Passive Entry Start
Not Available
Not Available
Power Socket 12v
1 x 12V Socket
-
Powered Tailgate
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Air Conditioning
Not Available
-
Rear Electric Motor
Not Available
Not Available
Rearview Mirror Inside
Not Available
-
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Central Locking
Remote Central Locking
Standard
Remote Side Mirror
Electrically Adjustable Body-Coloured Mirrors
-
Rim Size
17 Inches
Not Available
Roof Rack Compatibility
Standard Roof Rails
Not Available
Side Impact Bars
Standard
-
Sonar
Rear Ultrasonic Sensors
Not Available
Sound System
6
2
Source Model Column
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Sports Bar
Not Available
Not Available
Stabilizer Bar Front
Standard
Front
Stabilizer Bar Rear
Standard
-
Steering Column Adjustment
Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt
Sub Frame
Monocoque
-
Surround View Monitor
360-Degree Surround View Camera
Not Available
Tailgate Damper
Not Available
Not Available
Tailgate Lock
Not Available
Not Available
Tow Bar Type
Not Available
Not Available
TPMS
Standard
Not Available
Trim Level
flagship
base
Unlocking
Not Available
Not Available
Variant Role
Performance-focused derivative
Commercial utility derivative
Vdc
Standard
Standard
Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
Not Available
Vehicle To Load
Not Available
Not Available
Walk Away Auto Door Lock
Not Available
Not Available
Walk Away Lock
Not Available
Not Available
Wireless Charger
Standard 15W Wireless Charger
Not Available
Adaptive Dampers
-
Not Available
Performance Data Logger
-
Not Available
Rev Matching
-
Not Available
Front Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Rear Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Sport Plus Mode
-
Not Available
Spec
Grand Vitara
Quantum Panel Van
Engine
1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol Mild Hybrid
2.5-litre Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Code
K15C
Market-specific engine family
Fuel Type
Petrol Mild Hybrid
Diesel
Hybrid System
12V Mild Hybrid
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1462 cc
2494 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
16
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Multi-Point Injection
Common Rail Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
10.5:1
Bore
74 mm
82.0 mm
Stroke
85.1 mm
94.6 mm
Maximum Power
76 kW @ 6000 rpm
75 kW
Maximum Torque
137 Nm @ 4400 rpm
260 Nm
Combined Power
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Drive Type
4WD
RWD
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
5-Speed Manual
Top Speed
175 km/h
150 km/h
0-100 km/h
13.5 sec
18.0 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
15.5 sec
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
4800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
36.1 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
125 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Officially Disclosed
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 Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Spec
Grand Vitara
Quantum Panel Van
Engine Position
Transverse Front-Mounted
-
Gearbox
6-Speed Automatic with Paddle Shifters
5-Speed Manual
Drivetrain Layout
All Wheel Drive (AWD)
FR
LSD Available
Not Applicable
No
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Standard Sport Paddle Shifters
No
Final Drive Ratio
4.388:1
Not Applicable
Steering Turns Lock to Lock
2.8
-
Number of Gears
6
5
Transmission Type
6-Speed Automatic
Manual
Clutch Type
Single Dry Plate Diaphragm
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
6-Speed Automatic with Paddle Shifters
5-Speed Manual
Drivetrain
4WD / AWD
RWD
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Standard Sport Paddle Shifters
No
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
6-Speed Automatic with Paddle Shifters
5-Speed Manual
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
AWD — AllGrip Auto
RWD
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
6
5
Differential Type Front
-
Not Available
Differential Type Rear
-
Not Available
Transfer Case Guard
-
Not Available
Spec
Grand Vitara
Quantum Panel Van
Claimed Mileage
17.9 km/l
11.8 km/l
City Mileage
14.5 km/l
10.0 km/l
Highway Mileage
20.8 km/l
11.5 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 l
70 l
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Euro 4
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
17.9 km/l
11.8 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
45
70
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Grand Vitara
Quantum Panel Van
Airbags
6
2
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
2 Rear ISOFIX Points
Not Available
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Alarm System
Standard
Standard
Central Locking
Remote Central Locking
Standard
Side Impact Beams
Standard
-
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
All Seats
Not Available
Speed Alert System
Standard — Audible Warning at 120 km/h
-
Pedestrian Detection AEB
Not Available
-
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Not Available
Safety Rating
Not Independently Rated
-
Whiplash Protection
Active Head Restraints on Front Seats
-
Lane Change Warning
Not Available
-
AEB
Not Available
Not Available
BA
Standard
Standard
Brake Override System
Not Available
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Airbag
6
2
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Hill Hold
Standard
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
6
2
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
All Seats
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
All Seats
Not Available
Side Airbags
Not Available
Not Available
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Not Available
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Anti Theft Alarm
Standard
Standard
Driver Front Passenger Airbags
6
2
Driver Passenger Airbags
6
2
ESC With Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Spec
Grand Vitara
Quantum Panel Van
Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Rear Ultrasonic Sensors
Not Available
Rear View Camera
360-Degree Surround View
Not Available
360 Degree Camera
360-Degree Surround View Camera
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Lights
Standard
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Standard
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Rear Ultrasonic Sensors
Not Available
Reverse Camera
360-Degree Surround View
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Around View Monitor
360-Degree Surround View Camera
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Emergency Braking
Not Available
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Front Camera
Not Available
-
Parking Distance Sensors
Rear Ultrasonic Sensors
Not Available
Parking Sensor
Rear Ultrasonic Sensors
Not Available
Pre-Collision System
Not Available
Not Available
Rain Sensor Wipers
Standard
Not Available
Rear View Camera
360-Degree Surround View
Not Available
Reverse Camera Type
360-Degree Surround View
Not Available
Reversing Camera
360-Degree Surround View
Not Available
Surround View Camera
360-Degree Surround View Camera
Not Available
EV Mode
-
Not Available
Spec
Grand Vitara
Quantum Panel Van
Seat Material
Leatherette Seat Trim
Fabric
Seat Adjustment
Manual 6-Way Driver Adjustment
Manual
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Steering Type
Electric Power Assisted (EPAS)
Hydraulic
Steering Adjustment
Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Folding Rear Seats
60:40 Split Fold
Standard
Front Armrest
Standard Centre Armrest
Not Available
Rear Armrest
Integrated in Seat Back
-
Front Shoulder Room
1455 mm
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
1430 mm
Not Applicable
Cup Holders
4
-
Rear AC Vents
Not Available
-
Rear USB Ports
0
1
Steering Wheel Material
Urethane
Not Applicable
Instrument Cluster Type
Analogue with Digital Trip Display
Not Available
Interior Colour Options
2
3
Driver Lumbar Support
Not Available
-
Door Map Pockets
All Four Door Pockets
-
60 40 Split Seat
60:40 Split Fold
Standard
Adjustable Driver Seat
Manual 6-Way Driver Adjustment
Manual
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual 6-Way Driver Adjustment
Manual
Fabric Seats
Leatherette Seat Trim
Fabric
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual 6-Way Driver Adjustment
Manual
Armrest Front
Standard Centre Armrest
Not Available
Armrest Rear
Integrated in Seat Back
-
Boot Space Seats Down
708
-
Driver Seat
Manual 6-Way Driver Adjustment
Manual
Interior Courtesy Lamps
9-inch touchscreen with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, dual-zone climate control (GLX and Hybrid), 360-degree surround view camera (GLX AT and Hybrid), adaptive cruise control (GLX and Hybrid), blind-spot monitoring (GL
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen Quantum Panel Van grade before assuming a feature is included.
This Grand Vitara and Quantum Panel Van comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for South Africa. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: Grand Vitara 34 vs Quantum Panel Van 37.
Efficiency index: Grand Vitara 73 vs Quantum Panel Van 48.
Safety-equipment index: Grand Vitara 88 vs Quantum Panel Van 44.
Practicality index: Grand Vitara 62 vs Quantum Panel Van 71.
Ownership-cover index: Grand Vitara 71 vs Quantum Panel Van 43.
These figures are Hagalu catalogue-comparison indicators, not customer ratings, crash-test scores, resale guarantees or a substitute for a road test. Each page shows its weighted source coverage beside the result.
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A transparent comparison of published catalogue fields. This is not a road-test score, owner rating or editorial review rating, and it appears only when every vehicle clears the same comparable-data threshold.
Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
Grand Vitara leads by 15 points
Grand Vitara holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Quantum Panel Van.
Performance
Quantum Panel Van +3
Efficiency
Grand Vitara +25
Safety
Grand Vitara +44
Practicality
Quantum Panel Van +9
Ownership
Grand Vitara +28
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Grand Vitara
Performance
34/100
Efficiency
73/100
Safety
88/100
Practicality
62/100
Ownership
71/100
Quantum Panel Van
Performance
37/100
Efficiency
48/100
Safety
44/100
Practicality
71/100
Ownership
43/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexSuzuki Grand Vitara
leads the specification evidence index with 64 pts
vs 49 pts for Quantum Panel Van
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Grand Vitara leads. However, Quantum Panel Van may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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