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Quantum 2.8 LWB 11-SeaterDiesel6-Speed ManualArchived range page
ZAR 862,700last listed
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Decision summary
MG HS vs Toyota Quantum: the short answer
Compare the available model information below. Hagalu has withheld a ranked verdict because the selected vehicles do not yet meet the minimum like-for-like source-coverage threshold.
Recorded price context
HS:
current from
ZAR 499,900
·
Quantum:
last listed from
ZAR 862,700
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Specification
HS
Quantum
Maximum Power
HS170 kW
Quantum130 kW @ 3400 rpm
Maximum Torque
HS370 Nm
Quantum420 Nm @ 1400-2600 rpm
Engine Size
HS1986 cc
QuantumNot Officially Disclosed
Combined Fuel Economy
HS11.63 km/l
QuantumNot Officially Disclosed
Ground Clearance
HS145 mm
QuantumNot Officially Disclosed
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Spec
HS
Quantum
Model Introduced Year
2025
2021
Generation
Current five-seat HS on MG's SIGMA-A architecture with 1.5T DCT and 2.0T automatic powertrains.
Quantum GL Bus, 2021 South African specification
Facelift History
Current-generation HS introduced locally in 2025; four petrol derivatives remain active.
2021 South African Quantum GL Bus specification retained as a historical reference
Facelift Launched Since
2025
2021
Facelift Version Ending
Current
2021
Body Style
Five-door mid-size SUV
Bus
Model Year
2025
2021
Production Status
active
discontinued
Segment
Mid-size SUV
Passenger Van
Vehicle Type
SUV
Van
Spec
HS
Quantum
Length
4655 mm
5265 mm
Width
1890 mm
1950 mm
Height
1655 mm
1990 mm
Wheelbase
2765 mm
3210 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
145 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
65 l
70 l
Boot/Cargo Space
507 l
Not Officially Disclosed
Kerb Weight
1590 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2065 kg
3445 kg
Payload Capacity
475 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Towing Capacity
750 kg
1500 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
11 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
Not Officially Disclosed
Doors
5 doors
Not Officially Disclosed
Minimum Turning Radius
5.65 m
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Headroom
968 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom
964 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Legroom
1044 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom
980 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
HS
Quantum
Engine
2.0-litre Turbocharged Petrol
2.8-litre Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1986 cc
Not Officially Disclosed
Cylinders
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Direct injection
Diesel
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
92.0 mm
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
103.6 mm
Maximum Power
170 kW
130 kW @ 3400 rpm
Maximum Torque
370 Nm
420 Nm @ 1400-2600 rpm
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
FWD
RWD
Transmission
9-Speed Automatic
6-Speed Manual
Top Speed
220 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Standard, Eco, Sport, Custom
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
106.92 kW/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
232.70 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
HS
Quantum
Gearbox
9-Speed Automatic
6-Speed Manual
Drivetrain Layout
Front-wheel drive
Front-engine rear-wheel drive
LSD Available
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Available
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Standard
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Gears
9
6
Transmission Type
Automatic
Manual
Clutch Type
Torque converter automatic
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Manual lever
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
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
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
Not Available
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Automatic
6-Speed Manual
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Front-wheel drive
RWD
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
9
6
Spec
HS
Quantum
Claimed Mileage
11.63 km/l
Not Officially Disclosed
City Mileage
9.35 km/l
Not Officially Disclosed
Highway Mileage
16.95 km/l
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
65 l
70 l
Emission Standard
EURO 5
Not Officially Disclosed
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Start Stop
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Real-world Mileage
11.63 km/l
Not Officially Disclosed
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
65
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
HS
Quantum
Airbags
7
2
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Vehicle Stability Control
Traction Control
Standard
Trailer Sway Control
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
2 ISOFIX points
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
AEB
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
BA
Standard
Standard
Brake Override System
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Curtain Airbags
2
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Airbag
Standard
Standard
EBD
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Hill Hold
Standard
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Side Airbags
2
Not Officially Disclosed
Stability Control
Standard
Vehicle Stability Control
TCS
Standard
Trailer Sway Control
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
HS
Quantum
Cruise Control
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Parking Sensors
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear View Camera
Standard
Standard with guidelines
360 Degree Camera
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Fatigue Alert
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Traffic Sign Recognition
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Wipers
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Reverse Camera
Standard
Standard with guidelines
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Around View Monitor
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Forward Collision Warning
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
HS
Quantum
Seat Material
PVC Seat with hole
Fabric
Heated Seats
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Ambient Lighting
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Steering Wheel Material
Microfibre (PU)
Urethane
60 40 Split Seat
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Seat Adjustment
Electric
Manual vertical adjustment
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Powered
Manual recline
Seat Trim
PVC Seat with hole
Fabric
Spec
HS
Quantum
Climate Control
Dual-zone automatic climate control
Air conditioning
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Remote central locking
Push Button Start
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Wireless Charging
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Sunroof
Panoramic electric sunroof
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Tailgate
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
AC Type
Dual-zone automatic climate control
Air conditioning
Spec
HS
Quantum
Infotainment System
12.3-inch touchscreen
Display Audio
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Android Auto
Standard
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
8
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
12.3-inch driver display
Multi-information display
USB Ports
4
2
Infotainment Screen
12.3-inch
Not Officially Disclosed
Touchscreen
12.3-inch
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
HS
Quantum
LED Headlamps
Standard
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
LED
Fog Lamps
Standard
Standard
Roof Rails
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Exterior Colour Options
Black, White, Grey, Silver, Blue, Red
Not Officially Disclosed
Headlights
Standard
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
HS
Quantum
Approach Angle
19.0 deg
15.2 deg
Departure Angle
28.0 deg
15.4 deg
Wading Depth
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
Not Available
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
HS
Quantum
Tyre Size
225/55 R19
235/65 R16C
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Not Officially Disclosed
Spare Wheel Type
Space-saver spare
Standard spare wheel
Wheel Rim Size
19-inch
16
Handbrake Type
Electric
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
HS
Quantum
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
MacPherson
Rear Suspension
Multi-link
Leaf spring
Spec
HS
Quantum
CO2 Emissions
195 g/km
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
HS
Quantum
Service Plan
5 years / 90,000 km
9 services / 90 000 km
Spec
HS
Quantum
Ownership Role
Passenger vehicle
Historical passenger-transport reference
Price Zar
665900 ZAR
862700 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current South African MSRP
Historical listed price
Starting Price
665900
862700
Starting Price Zar
665900
862700
Spec
HS
Quantum
Warranty
5 years / 200,000 km vehicle; 7 years / unlimited km engine
3 years / 100 000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
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