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Quantum 2.8 LWB 11-SeaterDiesel6-Speed ManualArchived range page
ZAR 862,700last listed
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LEPAS L6 vs Toyota Quantum: the short answer
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Specification
L6
Quantum
Maximum Power
L6108 kW
Quantum130 kW @ 3400 rpm
Maximum Torque
L6285 Nm
Quantum420 Nm @ 1400-2600 rpm
Engine Size
L6-
QuantumNot Officially Disclosed
Combined Fuel Economy
L6-
QuantumNot Officially Disclosed
Ground Clearance
L6-
QuantumNot Officially Disclosed
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Spec
L6
Quantum
Generation
First-generation South African LEPAS L6 pre-launch programme
Quantum GL Bus, 2021 South African specification
Body Style
SUV
Bus
Model Year
2026
2021
Production Status
upcoming
discontinued
Segment
Mid-size SUV
Passenger Van
Vehicle Type
Passenger Car
Van
Model Introduced Year
-
2021
Facelift History
-
2021 South African Quantum GL Bus specification retained as a historical reference
Facelift Launched Since
-
2021
Facelift Version Ending
-
2021
Spec
L6
Quantum
Engine
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol
2.8-litre Turbocharged Diesel
Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Maximum Power
108 kW
130 kW @ 3400 rpm
Maximum Torque
285 Nm
420 Nm @ 1400-2600 rpm
Drive Type
FWD
RWD
Engine Code
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Hybrid System
-
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Cylinders
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Cylinder Layout
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel System
-
Diesel
Compression Ratio
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
-
92.0 mm
Stroke
-
103.6 mm
Combined Power
-
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
-
Not Applicable
Motor Type
-
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
-
Not Applicable
Motor Location
-
Not Applicable
Transmission
-
6-Speed Manual
Top Speed
-
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Capacity
-
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
-
Not Applicable
Battery Type
-
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
-
Not Applicable
Electric Range
-
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
-
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
-
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
-
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
-
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
-
Not Applicable
Spec
L6
Quantum
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Around View Monitor
540-degree HD
Not Officially Disclosed
Cruise Control
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Blind Spot Monitoring
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Parking Sensors
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear View Camera
-
Standard with guidelines
360 Degree Camera
540-degree HD
Not Officially Disclosed
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Fatigue Alert
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Traffic Sign Recognition
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Highbeam
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Wipers
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Parking Sensors
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Reverse Camera
-
Standard with guidelines
Park Assist
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Blind Spot Warning
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Forward Collision Warning
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
L6
Quantum
Heated Seats
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Ventilated Seats
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Seat Material
-
Fabric
Ambient Lighting
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Steering Wheel Material
-
Urethane
60 40 Split Seat
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Seat Adjustment
-
Manual vertical adjustment
Passenger Seat Adjustment
-
Manual recline
Seat Trim
-
Fabric
Spec
L6
Quantum
Electric Tailgate
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Climate Control
-
Air conditioning
Power Windows
-
Standard
Keyless Entry
-
Remote central locking
Push Button Start
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Wireless Charging
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Sunroof
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Rain Sensing Wipers
-
Not Officially Disclosed
AC Type
-
Air conditioning
Spec
L6
Quantum
Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Standard
Android Auto
Wireless
Standard
Infotainment Screen Size
13.2 inches
Not Officially Disclosed
Infotainment System
-
Display Audio
Bluetooth Connectivity
-
Standard
Number of Speakers
-
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
-
Multi-information display
USB Ports
-
2
Infotainment Screen
13.2 inches
Not Officially Disclosed
Touchscreen
13.2 inches
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
L6
Quantum
Wheel Rim Size
19-inch Alloy
16
Tyre Size
-
235/65 R16C
Front Brake Type
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Brake Type
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Spare Wheel Type
-
Standard spare wheel
Handbrake Type
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
L6
Quantum
AEB
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Airbags
-
2
ABS
-
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
-
Vehicle Stability Control
Traction Control
-
Trailer Sway Control
Hill Descent Control
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Hill Start Assist
-
Standard
Child Safety Lock
-
Not Officially Disclosed
ISOFIX Mounts
-
2 ISOFIX points
Brake Assist
-
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Engine Immobiliser
-
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Parking Sensors
-
Not Officially Disclosed
BA
-
Standard
Brake Override System
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Curtain Airbags
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Airbag
-
Standard
EBD
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Engine Immobiliser
-
Standard
Hill Hold
-
Standard
Passenger Airbag
-
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Pretensioners
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Reminder
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Side Airbags
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Stability Control
-
Vehicle Stability Control
TCS
-
Trailer Sway Control
Knee Airbag
-
Not Officially Disclosed
ABS EBD
-
Standard
Spec
L6
Quantum
Basic Warranty
5 Years / 150000 km
3 years / 100 000 km
Warranty
5 Years / 150000 km
3 years / 100 000 km
Spec
L6
Quantum
Service Plan
5 Years / 75000 km
9 services / 90 000 km
Spec
L6
Quantum
Ownership Role
Upcoming technology-rich South African family SUV
Historical passenger-transport reference
Pricing Role
Announced price not publicly listed
Historical listed price
Price Zar
-
862700 ZAR
Starting Price
-
862700
Starting Price Zar
-
862700
Spec
L6
Quantum
Panoramic Sunroof
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
LED Headlamps
-
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
-
LED
Fog Lamps
-
Standard
Roof Rails
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Exterior Colour Options
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Headlights
-
Not Available
Spec
L6
Quantum
Length
-
5265 mm
Width
-
1950 mm
Height
-
1990 mm
Wheelbase
-
3210 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
-
70 l
Boot/Cargo Space
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Kerb Weight
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
-
3445 kg
Payload Capacity
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Towing Capacity
-
1500 kg
Seating Capacity
-
11 seats
Number of Rows
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Doors
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Minimum Turning Radius
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Headroom
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Legroom
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
L6
Quantum
Gearbox
-
6-Speed Manual
Drivetrain Layout
-
Front-engine rear-wheel drive
LSD Available
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Transfer Case
-
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
-
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
-
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Gears
-
6
Transmission Type
-
Manual
Clutch Type
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Indicator
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Type
-
Manual lever
Drivetrain
-
RWD
4WD Engagement
-
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
-
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
-
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
-
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
-
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
-
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
-
6-Speed Manual
Low Range Ratio
-
Not Applicable
Low Range
-
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
-
RWD
Rear Differential Lock
-
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
-
6
Spec
L6
Quantum
Claimed Mileage
-
Not Officially Disclosed
City Mileage
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Highway Mileage
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
-
70 l
Emission Standard
-
Not Officially Disclosed
AdBlue Tank Capacity
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Start Stop
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Real-world Mileage
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Charging Port Type
-
Not Applicable
Charging Type
-
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
-
70
Combined Driving Range
-
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
-
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
-
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
-
Not Applicable
Spec
L6
Quantum
Approach Angle
-
15.2 deg
Departure Angle
-
15.4 deg
Wading Depth
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Terrain Modes
-
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
-
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
-
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
L6
Quantum
Front Suspension
-
MacPherson
Rear Suspension
-
Leaf spring
Spec
L6
Quantum
CO2 Emissions
-
Not Officially Disclosed
In depth: how these cars differ
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