Source type: Official OEM South Africa
KIA Picanto Panel Van vs Toyota Quantum
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KIA Picanto Panel Van
Toyota Quantum
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KIA Picanto Panel Van vs Toyota Quantum: the short answer
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| Specification | Picanto Panel Van | Quantum |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Power | Picanto Panel Van49 kW @ 6000 rpm | Quantum130 kW @ 3400 rpm |
| Maximum Torque | Picanto Panel Van94 Nm @ 3500 rpm | Quantum420 Nm @ 1400-2600 rpm |
| Engine Size | Picanto Panel Van998 cc | QuantumNot Officially Disclosed |
| Combined Fuel Economy | Picanto Panel Van16.4 km/l | QuantumNot Officially Disclosed |
| Ground Clearance | Picanto Panel Van155 mm | QuantumNot Officially Disclosed |
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Source type: Toyota South Africa Quantum GL Bus specification, 2021
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| Spec | Picanto Panel Van | Quantum |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Position | Transverse Front-Mounted | Not confirmed |
| Gearbox | 4-Speed Automatic | 6-Speed Manual |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Gears | 4 | 6 |
| Clutch Type | Torque Converter Automatic | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Paddle Shifters | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Final Drive Ratio | 4.286:1 | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Drivetrain Layout | Front Wheel Drive | Front-engine rear-wheel drive |
| Drivetrain | FWD — Front Wheel Drive | RWD |
| Steering Turns Lock to Lock | 2.8 | Not confirmed |
| LSD Available | Not Applicable | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Differential Lock | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Transfer Case | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Gear Shift Type | Floor-Mounted Selector | Manual lever |
| Gear Shift Indicator | Yes | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Gearbox Type | 4-Speed Automatic | 6-Speed Manual |
| Transmission Speeds | 4 | 6 |
| Axle Layout | FWD | RWD |
| Automatic Shift Paddles | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| 4WD Engagement | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| 4WD Hi Range | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| 4WD Lo Range | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Transfer Case Guard | Not Available | Not confirmed |
| Low Range | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Low Range Ratio | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Front Differential Lock | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Rear Differential Lock | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| 4WD Selector | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Differential Type Front | Not Available | Not confirmed |
| Differential Type Rear | Not Available | Not confirmed |
| Spec | Picanto Panel Van | Quantum |
|---|---|---|
| Variable Valve Timing | CVVT on Intake Camshaft | Not confirmed |
| Fuel Octane Requirement | 93 RON Unleaded | Not confirmed |
| CO2 Emissions | 140 g/km | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Start Stop System | No | Not confirmed |
| Noise Level | 68 dB | Not confirmed |
| Hybrid System Type | Not Applicable | Not confirmed |
| Particulate Filter | GPF Fitted | Not confirmed |
| Euro Emission Standard | Euro 5 | Not confirmed |
| Green NCAP Rating | Not Independently NCAP Green Rated | Not confirmed |
| Idle CO2 Output | Within Euro 5 Emission Limits | Not confirmed |
| Fuel Evaporation Control | Evaporative Emission Control (EVAP) | Not confirmed |
| CO2 Emissions G Km | 140 | Not confirmed |
| Spec | Picanto Panel Van | Quantum |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Oil Capacity | 3.2 l | Not confirmed |
| Service Interval | 15,000 km or 12 Months — Whichever First | Not confirmed |
| Approx Service Cost | Approx R2,500–R3,200 per Service | Not confirmed |
| Battery Warranty | 12 Months KIA Battery Warranty | Not confirmed |
| Maintenance Plan | Included — 3 Years/45 | Not confirmed |
| Engine Oil Change Interval | 10,000 km or 6 Months | Not confirmed |
| First Service At | 1,000 km Inspection and Safety Check | Not confirmed |
| Service Plan Duration | 3 Years/45 | 9 services / 90 000 km |
| Service Plan Distance | 3 Years/45 | 9 services / 90 000 km |
| Service Plan | 3 Years/45 | 9 services / 90 000 km |
| Anti-Rust Treatment | Underbody Anti-Rust Protection | Not confirmed |
| Alternator | 80A Alternator | Not confirmed |
| Service Intervals | 15,000 km or 12 Months — Whichever First | Not confirmed |
| Accessory Battery Type | 12V 45Ah Lead-Acid Battery | Not confirmed |
| Spec | Picanto Panel Van | Quantum |
|---|---|---|
| 4WD System Type | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Hill Descent Control | Not Available | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Approach Angle | 17 deg | 15.2 deg |
| Departure Angle | 22 deg | 15.4 deg |
| Wading Depth | 0 mm | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Terrain Modes | Not Available | Not Applicable |
| Locking Differential | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Underbody Protection | Not Available | Not confirmed |
| Ramp Breakover Angle | 0 deg | Not confirmed |
| Ramp-over Angle | 0 deg | Not confirmed |
| Recovery Hooks | 1 Rear Tow Hook | Not confirmed |
| Ground Clearance Min | 155 mm | Not confirmed |
| Ground Clearance Max | 155 mm | Not confirmed |
| Off Road Descent Control | Not Available | Not confirmed |
| Terrain Response System | Not Available | Not confirmed |
| Crawl Control | Not Available | Not confirmed |
| Underbody Camera | Not Available | Not confirmed |
| Energy Recovery Display | Not Available | Not confirmed |
| Terrain Mode Mud | Not Available | Not confirmed |
| Terrain Mode Normal | Not Available | Not confirmed |
| Terrain Mode Rock | Not Available | Not confirmed |
| Terrain Mode Sand | Not Available | Not confirmed |
| Terrain Mode Snow | Not Available | Not confirmed |
| Off Road Traction Assist | Not Available | Not confirmed |
| Skid Plates Transfer Case | Not Available | Not confirmed |
| Skid Plates Fuel Tank | Not Available | Not confirmed |
| Front Skid Plate Guard | Not Available | Not confirmed |
| Rear Skid Plate Guard | Not Available | Not confirmed |
| Approach Angle Deg | 17 deg | Not confirmed |
| Departure Angle Deg | 22 deg | Not confirmed |
| Wading Depth Mm | 0 mm | Not confirmed |
| Breakover Angle | 0 deg | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Spec | Picanto Panel Van | Quantum |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 3595 mm | 5265 mm |
| Width | 1595 mm | 1950 mm |
| Height | 1480 mm | 1990 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2400 mm | 3210 mm |
| Ground Clearance (Default) | 155 mm | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Kerb Weight | 950 kg | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) | 1400 kg | 3445 kg |
| Payload Capacity | 450 kg | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Minimum Turning Radius | 4.8 m | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Doors | 3 doors | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Seating Capacity | 2 seats | 11 seats |
| Boot/Cargo Space | 620 l | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Front Legroom | 1040 mm | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Front Headroom | 970 mm | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 l | 70 l |
| Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) | 151 mm | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Towing Capacity | 0 kg | 1500 kg |
| Number of Rows | 1 rows | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Rear Headroom | Not Applicable | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Rear Legroom | Not Applicable | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Spec | Picanto Panel Van | Quantum |
|---|---|---|
| Front Track Width | 1415 mm | Not confirmed |
| Rear Track Width | 1420 mm | Not confirmed |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring | MacPherson |
| Rear Suspension | Coupled Torsion Beam Axle with Coil Spring | Leaf spring |
| Chassis Type | Monocoque Unibody Steel Platform | Not confirmed |
| Power Steering | Electric Power Assisted (EPAS) | Not confirmed |
| Steering Column | Tilt and Telescopic Adjustable | Not confirmed |
| Front Spring Type | Coil Spring | Not confirmed |
| Rear Spring Type | Coil Spring | Not confirmed |
| Front Anti-Roll Bar | Standard Anti-Roll Bar | Not confirmed |
| Rear Anti-Roll Bar | Standard Anti-Roll Bar | Not confirmed |
| Shock Absorber Type | Telescopic Gas Dampers | Not confirmed |
| Front Suspension Type | MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring | MacPherson |
| Suspension | MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring | Not confirmed |
| Rear Suspension Type | Coupled Torsion Beam Axle with Coil Spring | Leaf spring |
| Rear Axle Type | Coupled Torsion Beam Axle with Coil Spring | Not confirmed |
| Shock Absorbers | Telescopic Gas Dampers | Not confirmed |
| Chassis Material | Monocoque Unibody Steel Platform | Not confirmed |
| MagneRide Damping | Not Available | Not confirmed |
| Spec | Picanto Panel Van | Quantum |
|---|---|---|
| Boot Space Seats Folded | 620 l | Not confirmed |
| Load Bed Length | 1485 mm | Not confirmed |
| Load Bed Width | 1150 mm | Not confirmed |
| Fuel Consumption Combined | 6.1 L/100km — WLTP Combined Cycle | Not confirmed |
| Spare Wheel | Full Size Spare Tyre | Standard spare wheel |
| Tyre Repair Kit | No — Full Size Spare Provided | Not confirmed |
| Adaptive Dampers | No | Not confirmed |
| Hill Start Assist | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Seatbelt Pre Tensioner | Yes — Front | Not confirmed |
| Speed Alert System | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Surround View Monitor | No | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Digital Speedometer | Yes — Digital Speedometer Display | Not confirmed |
| Driver Display | Semi-Digital Instrument Cluster with MID | Not confirmed |
| Steering Mounted Controls | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Multi Function Steering | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Voice Command | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Voice Command Support | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Wireless Charging | No | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Seat Type | Cloth Fabric | Not confirmed |
| Rear Seat Split | N/A Panel Van | Not confirmed |
| Front Armrest | No | Not confirmed |
| Headrest Adjustable | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Climate Control | Manual Air Conditioning | Air conditioning |
| AC Type | Manual Air Conditioning | Air conditioning |
| Climate Zones | Single Zone | Not confirmed |
| Power Windows | Yes — Front Windows Only | Standard |
| Keyless Entry | No | Remote central locking |
| Push Button Start | No | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Push Button Start | No | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Engine Start Stop Button | No | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Engine Start Button Illumination | No | Not confirmed |
| Remote Start | No | Not confirmed |
| Remote Engine Start | No | Not confirmed |
| Sunroof | No | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Panoramic Roof | No | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Electric Tailgate | No | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Powered Tailgate | No | Not confirmed |
| Boot Opener | Yes — Electric Boot Release Button | Not confirmed |
| Fuel Lid Opener | Yes — Remote Fuel Lid Opener | Not confirmed |
| Automatic Headlamps | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Rain Sensing Wipers | No | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Auto Dimming Mirror | No | Not confirmed |
| Auto Dimming Irvm | No | Not confirmed |
| Rear Defogger | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Rear Window Defroster | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Electric Mirror Folding | No | Not confirmed |
| Electric Folding Mirrors | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Power Mirrors | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Remote Side Mirror | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Driver Seat Height Adjustment | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Tachometer | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Trip Computer | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Speed Limiter | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Follow Me Home Headlamps | Yes | Not confirmed |
| 12V Accessory Socket | Yes — 12V Front Accessory Socket | Not confirmed |
| Front Power Outlet | Yes — 12V Socket | Not confirmed |
| Rear Reading Lamps | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Vanity Mirror | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Door Ajar Warning | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Impact Sensing Door Unlock | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Engine Check Warning | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Service Reminder | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Rear Wing | No | Not confirmed |
| Chrome Grille | No | Not confirmed |
| Chrome Exterior Highlights | No | Not confirmed |
| Side Steps | No | Not confirmed |
| Skid Plates | No | Not confirmed |
| Engine Start Stop | No | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Heads Up Display | No | Not confirmed |
| Intercooler | Not Applicable — Naturally Aspirated Engine | Not confirmed |
| Performance Data Logger | No | Not confirmed |
| Ride Mode Selection | No | Not confirmed |
| Rev Matching | No | Not confirmed |
| Roof Antenna | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Aero Kit | No | Not confirmed |
| Exhaust Finish | Standard Single Outlet Chrome Tip | Not confirmed |
| Exhaust Type | Single Exhaust System | Not confirmed |
| Glovebox Cooling | No | Not confirmed |
| Headlamp Height Adjust | Yes — Manual Headlamp Beam Adjustment | Not confirmed |
| Headlamp Washer | No | Not confirmed |
| Drag Coefficient | 0.32 Cd | Not confirmed |
| Stabilizer Bar | Front and Rear Anti-Roll Bars | Not confirmed |
| Steering Response | Electric Power Assisted Steering | Not confirmed |
| Tail Lamps | No | Not confirmed |
| Engine Warranty | 7 Years/150 | Not confirmed |
| Loadbox Length Mm | 1485 mm | Not confirmed |
| Loadbox Width Mm | 1150 mm | Not confirmed |
| Trim Level | mid | Not confirmed |
| Variant Role | Commercial utility derivative | Not confirmed |
| Accelerator 0 100 | 14.5 sec | Not confirmed |
| Common Rail Injection | Multi-Point Fuel Injection (MPFI) | Not confirmed |
| Diff Lock | Not Available | Not confirmed |
| Difflock | Not Available | Not confirmed |
| Vdc | Yes | Not confirmed |
| TPMS | Yes | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Sonar | No | Not confirmed |
| Automatic High Beam | No | Not confirmed |
| Steering Column Adjustment | Tilt and Telescopic | Not confirmed |
| Tilt Steering | Tilt and Telescopic | Not confirmed |
| Telescopic Steering | Tilt and Telescopic | Not confirmed |
| Bottle Holders | 2 | Not confirmed |
| Rear Air Conditioning | No | Not confirmed |
| Glove Box | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Air Conditioning | Manual Air Conditioning | Air conditioning |
| Manual Aircon | Manual Air Conditioning | Not confirmed |
| Intelligent Keyless Entry | No | Not confirmed |
| Remote Central Locking | No | Not confirmed |
| Passive Entry Start | No | Not confirmed |
| Wireless Charger | No | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Lift Gate | No | Not confirmed |
| Electric Fold Indicator Mirrors | No | Not confirmed |
| Power Socket 12v | Yes — 12V Front Accessory Socket | Not confirmed |
| Sound System | 6 | 6 |
| Roof Rack Compatibility | No | Not confirmed |
| Mirror | Power Adjustable with Integrated Turn Indicators | Not confirmed |
| Rim Size | 14 Inches | 16 |
| Stabilizer Bar Front | Standard Anti-Roll Bar | Not confirmed |
| Stabilizer Bar Rear | Standard Anti-Roll Bar | Not confirmed |
| Sub Frame | Monocoque Unibody Steel Platform | Not confirmed |
| Vehicle To Grid | Not Available | Not confirmed |
| Vehicle To Load | Not Available | Not confirmed |
| One Pedal Driving | Not Available | Not confirmed |
| Regenerative Braking Levels | Not Available | Not confirmed |
| Rear Electric Motor | Not Available | Not confirmed |
| Battery Preconditioning | Not Available | Not confirmed |
| Source Model Column | picanto-panel-van | Not confirmed |
| Intelligent Battery System | Not Available | Not confirmed |
| Front Diff Lock | Not Available | Not confirmed |
| Rear Diff Lock | Not Available | Not confirmed |
| Loadbox Depth Mm | Not Available | Not confirmed |
| Load Bed Cover | Not Available | Not confirmed |
| Load Bed Light | Not Available | Not confirmed |
| Load Bed Steps | Not Available | Not confirmed |
| Loadbox Rope Hooks | Not Available | Not confirmed |
| Loadbox Tiedown Brackets | Not Available | Not confirmed |
| Bed Extender | Not Available | Not confirmed |
| Canopy Fitment | Not Available | Not confirmed |
| Sports Bar | Not Available | Not confirmed |
| Tailgate Damper | Not Available | Not confirmed |
| Tailgate Lock | Not Available | Not confirmed |
| Tow Bar Type | Not Available | Not confirmed |
| Sport Plus Mode | Not Available | Not confirmed |
| Unlocking | No | Remote central locking |
| Walk Away Lock | No | Not confirmed |
| Walk Away Auto Door Lock | No | Not confirmed |
| Rear LED Combination Taillights | No | Not confirmed |
| Front Wiper | Yes — Standard Rear Wiper and Washer | Not confirmed |
| Front Wipers Type | Yes — Standard Rear Wiper and Washer | Not confirmed |
| Rearview Mirror Inside | No | Not confirmed |
| Vanity Mirror Illuminated | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Reading Lights Rear | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Centre Console | No | Not confirmed |
| Side Impact Bars | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Boot Space Seats Folded | 620 l | Not confirmed |
| Spec | Picanto Panel Van | Quantum |
|---|---|---|
| Front Shoulder Room | 1355 mm | Not confirmed |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 0 mm | Not confirmed |
| Steering Adjustment | Tilt and Telescopic | Not confirmed |
| Steering Type | Electric Power Assisted (EPAS) | Not confirmed |
| Instrument Cluster Type | Semi-Digital Instrument Cluster | Not confirmed |
| Rear USB Ports | 0 | Not confirmed |
| Seat Material | Cloth | Fabric |
| Fabric Seats | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Leather Seats | No | Not confirmed |
| Seat Adjustment | Manual 6-Way Driver Seat Adjustment | Not confirmed |
| Driver Seat Adjustment | 6-Way Manual Adjustment | Manual vertical adjustment |
| Adjustable Driver Seat | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Passenger Seat Adjustment | 4-Way Manual Adjustment | Manual recline |
| Adjustable Front Seat | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Memory Seats | No | Not confirmed |
| Heated Seats | No | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Ventilated Seats | No | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Cooled Seats | No | Not confirmed |
| Driver Lumbar Support | No | Not confirmed |
| Steering Wheel Material | Urethane | Urethane |
| Ambient Lighting | No | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Folding Rear Seats | Not Applicable — Panel Van | Not confirmed |
| 60 40 Split Seat | No | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Front Armrest | No | Not confirmed |
| Rear Armrest | No | Not confirmed |
| Cup Holders | 2 | Not confirmed |
| Rear AC Vents | No | Not confirmed |
| Door Map Pockets | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Front Headrest | Yes — Adjustable | Not confirmed |
| Rear Headrest | Not Applicable | Not confirmed |
| Interior Colour Options | 2 | Not confirmed |
| Interior Courtesy Lamps | 2-seat cab with sealed cargo bulkhead, air conditioning, electric windows, basic audio system, flat commercial load floor | Not confirmed |
| Boot Space Seats Down | 620 | Not confirmed |
| Seat Belt Warning | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Seat Trim | Cloth | Fabric |
| Leather Accented Seat Trim | Cloth | Not confirmed |
| Driver Seat | Manual 6-Way Driver Seat Adjustment | Not confirmed |
| Seat Fold Type | Not Applicable — Panel Van | Not confirmed |
| Armrest Front | No | Not confirmed |
| Armrest Rear | No | Not confirmed |
| Rear Seat Centre Armrest | No | Not confirmed |
| Interior Colours | 2 | Not confirmed |
| Interior Trim Colour | 2 | Not confirmed |
| Seat Adjustment Driver Backrest | No | Not confirmed |
| Spec | Picanto Panel Van | Quantum |
|---|---|---|
| Front Overhang | 735 mm | Not confirmed |
| Rear Overhang | 460 mm | Not confirmed |
| Panoramic Sunroof | No | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Body Type | 3-Door Panel Van | Not confirmed |
| LED Headlamps | No | Not Available |
| Led Headlights | No | Not Available |
| Daytime Running Lamps | Yes — LED Daytime Running Lights | LED |
| DRL | Yes — LED Daytime Running Lights | LED |
| Fog Lamps | No | Standard |
| Fog Lights | No | Not confirmed |
| Front Fog Lights | No | Not confirmed |
| Rear Fog Lights | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Led Taillights | No | Not confirmed |
| Roof Rails | No | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Alloy Wheel Design | Standard Design | Not confirmed |
| Chrome Exterior Finish | No | Not confirmed |
| Body Cladding | No | Not confirmed |
| Rear Spoiler | Yes — Rear Integrated Spoiler | Not confirmed |
| Exterior Colour Options | 5 | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Roof Type | Standard Fixed Roof | Not confirmed |
| Wing Mirror Type | Power Adjustable with Integrated Turn Indicators | Not confirmed |
| Rear Wiper | Yes — Standard Rear Wiper and Washer | Not confirmed |
| Door Handle Finish | Body-Coloured Door Handles | Not confirmed |
| Exterior Colour Options | 2 | Not confirmed |
| Exterior Mirror Electric | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Auto Headlights | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Automatic Headlamps | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Headlamps | No | Not Available |
| Headlights | No | Not Available |
| Headlight Type | No | Not Available |
| Exterior Mirror Folding | No | Not confirmed |
| Headlamp Levelling | No | Not confirmed |
| Daytime Running Lights | Yes — LED Daytime Running Lights | LED |
| Front Fog Lamps | No | Standard |
| Rear Spoiler | Yes — Rear Integrated Spoiler | Not confirmed |
| Exterior Door Handle Colour | Body-Coloured Door Handles | Not confirmed |
| Load Bed Liner | Not Available | Not confirmed |
| Active Exhaust | Not Available | Not confirmed |
| Electric Blind Sunroof | Not Available | Not confirmed |
| Sunroof Slide | Not Available | Not confirmed |
| Sunroof Tilt | Not Available | Not confirmed |
| Spec | Picanto Panel Van | Quantum |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 l | 70 l |
| Claimed Mileage | 16.4 km/l | Not Officially Disclosed |
| City Mileage | 13.5 km/l | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Highway Mileage | 20.4 km/l | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Real-world Mileage | 16.4 km/l | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Distance To Empty | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Low Fuel Warning | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Emission Standard | Euro 5 | Not Officially Disclosed |
| AdBlue Tank Capacity | Not Applicable | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Auto Start Stop | No | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Fuel Tank Litres | 35 | 70 |
| Charging Port Type | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Electric Consumption | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Charging Type | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Combined Driving Range | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Range Real World Highway | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Range Real World Mixed | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Spec | Picanto Panel Van | Quantum |
|---|---|---|
| Real-world City Mileage Min | 6.9 l/100km | Not confirmed |
| Real-world City Mileage Max | 8.4 l/100km | Not confirmed |
| Real-world Highway Mileage Min | 4.5 l/100km | Not confirmed |
| Real-world Highway Mileage Max | 5.3 l/100km | Not confirmed |
| Owner Review Count | 0 | Not confirmed |
| Spec | Picanto Panel Van | Quantum |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Size | 175/65 R14 | 235/65 R16C |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless Radial | Not confirmed |
| Wheel Type | Standard Design | Not confirmed |
| Wheel Rim Size | 14 Inches | 16 |
| Wheel Diameter | 14 Inches | 16 |
| Front Tyre Width | 175 mm | Not confirmed |
| Rear Tyre Width | 175 mm | Not confirmed |
| Front Brake Type | Ventilated Disc | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Rear Brake Type | Drum | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Brake Type Front | Ventilated Disc | Not confirmed |
| Brake Type Rear | Drum | Not confirmed |
| Front Brake Disc Diameter | 247 mm | Not confirmed |
| Rear Brake Drum Diameter | 180 mm | Not confirmed |
| Parking Brake Type | Conventional Handbrake | Not confirmed |
| Tyre Load Index | 82 | Not confirmed |
| Tyre Speed Rating | T | Not confirmed |
| Spare Wheel Type | Full Size Spare Tyre | Standard spare wheel |
| Spare Tyre | Full Size Spare Tyre | Standard spare wheel |
| Tyre Pressure Monitoring | Yes | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Tyre Pressure Display | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Hydraulic Brake Assist | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Autonomous Emergency Brake | No | Not confirmed |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Wheel Material | Standard Design | Not confirmed |
| Wheels | Standard Design | Not confirmed |
| Spare Wheel Size Type | Full Size Spare | Not confirmed |
| Handbrake Type | Conventional Handbrake | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Electric Park Brake | Conventional Handbrake | Not confirmed |
| Wheel Size Type | 14 Inches | Not confirmed |
| Fifth Wheel Prep | Not Available | Not confirmed |
| Steering Wheel Cruise Controls | No | Not confirmed |
| Steering Wheel Phone Controls | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Leather Steering Wheel | Urethane | Not confirmed |
| Steering Wheel Trim | Urethane | Not confirmed |
| Brakes | Ventilated Disc | Not confirmed |
| Electronic Brakeforce Distribution | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Cornering Brake Control | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Auto Brake Hold | Conventional Handbrake | Not confirmed |
| Spec | Picanto Panel Van | Quantum |
|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 6 | 2 |
| Driver Airbag | Yes | Standard |
| Passenger Airbag | Yes | Standard |
| Side Airbags | Yes — Front Side Airbags | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Curtain Airbags | Yes — Full Length Curtain Airbags | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Knee Airbag | No | Not Officially Disclosed |
| ABS | Yes | Standard |
| EBD | Yes | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Electronic Stability Control | Yes | Vehicle Stability Control |
| TCS | Yes | Trailer Sway Control |
| Traction Control | Yes | Trailer Sway Control |
| Hill Start Assist | Yes | Standard |
| Hill Descent Control | Not Available | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Standard |
| BA | Yes | Standard |
| Brake Override System | Yes | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Child Safety Lock | Yes | Not Officially Disclosed |
| ISOFIX Mounts | Yes | 2 ISOFIX points |
| Tyre Pressure Monitor | Yes | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Engine Immobiliser | Yes | Standard |
| Engine Immobiliser | Yes | Standard |
| Alarm System | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Central Locking | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Side Impact Beams | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Seatbelt Warning All Seats | Yes | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Seatbelt Pretensioners | Yes — Front Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Yes | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Speed Alert System | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Safety Rating | 3 Stars (Euro NCAP 2017 Assessment) | Not confirmed |
| Whiplash Protection | Yes — Active Head Restraints Front | Not confirmed |
| Hill Hold | Yes | Standard |
| Stability Control | Yes | Vehicle Stability Control |
| AEB | No | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Pedestrian Detection AEB | No | Not confirmed |
| Blind Spot Monitoring | No | Not confirmed |
| Lane Change Warning | No | Not confirmed |
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert | No | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Fatigue Detection | No | Not confirmed |
| Front Parking Sensors | No | Not Officially Disclosed |
| ABS EBD | Yes | Standard |
| ESC With Traction Control | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Driver Front Passenger Airbags | 6 | Not confirmed |
| Driver Passenger Airbags | 6 | Not confirmed |
| Anti Theft Alarm | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Spec | Picanto Panel Van | Quantum |
|---|---|---|
| Autonomous Emergency Braking | No | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Blind Spot Monitoring | No | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Lane Keep Assist | No | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Lane Departure Warning | No | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert | No | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Driver Fatigue Alert | No | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Traffic Sign Recognition | No | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | No | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | No | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Cruise Control | No | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Auto Highbeam | No | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Parking Sensors | No | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Rear Parking Sensors | No | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Rear View Camera | No | Standard with guidelines |
| Reverse Camera | No | Standard with guidelines |
| 360 Degree Camera | No | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Park Assist | No | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Auto Lights | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Auto Wipers | No | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Eco Mode | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Sport Mode | No | Not confirmed |
| EV Mode | Not Applicable — Petrol Engine | Not confirmed |
| Blind Spot Warning | No | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Emergency Braking | No | Not confirmed |
| Pre-Collision System | No | Not confirmed |
| Rear View Camera | No | Not confirmed |
| Reversing Camera | No | Not confirmed |
| Reverse Camera Type | No | Not confirmed |
| Around View Monitor | No | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Surround View Camera | No | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Parking Distance Sensors | No | Not confirmed |
| Parking Sensor | No | Not confirmed |
| Front Camera | No | Not confirmed |
| Automatic High Beam | No | Not confirmed |
| Rain Sensor Wipers | No | Not confirmed |
| Forward Collision Warning | Not Available | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Spec | Picanto Panel Van | Quantum |
|---|---|---|
| Infotainment System | 8-Inch Touchscreen Infotainment System | Display Audio |
| Infotainment Screen | 8-Inch Touchscreen | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Infotainment Display | 8-Inch Touchscreen Display | Not confirmed |
| Infotainment Screen Size | 8-Inch Touchscreen | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Apple CarPlay | Yes | Standard |
| Wireless Apple CarPlay | Yes | Standard |
| Android Auto | Yes | Standard |
| Bluetooth Connectivity | Yes | Standard |
| Navigation System | Yes — Smartphone Navigation via Android Auto/CarPlay | Not confirmed |
| Digital Instrument Cluster | Yes — Partial Digital Instrument Cluster | Multi-information display |
| USB Ports | 2 | 2 |
| Rear Usb | No | Not confirmed |
| Number of Speakers | 6 | 6 |
| Premium Audio | No | Not confirmed |
| FM Radio | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Audio Controls On Steering | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Voice Recognition | Yes | Not confirmed |
| AUX Input | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Wi-Fi Hotspot | No | Not confirmed |
| Head Up Display | No | Not confirmed |
| Multi Information Display | Semi-Digital Instrument Cluster | Not confirmed |
| Display Audio | 8-Inch Touchscreen Infotainment System | Not confirmed |
| Touchscreen | 8-Inch Touchscreen | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Smartphone Connectivity | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Connected Services | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Audio Speakers | 6 | 6 |
| Front Rear USB Charge Ports | 2 | Not confirmed |
| Voice Control | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Radio | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Audio | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Audio System | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Wireless Android Auto | Yes | Standard |
| Spec | Picanto Panel Van | Quantum |
|---|---|---|
| Warranty Years | 7 Years/150 | 3 years / 100 000 km |
| Warranty Kilometers | 7 Years/150 | 3 years / 100 000 km |
| Roadside Assistance | 5 Years Roadside Assistance | Not confirmed |
| Anti-Corrosion Warranty | 5 Years | Not confirmed |
| Basic Warranty | 7 Years/150 | 3 years / 100 000 km |
| Roadside Assistance | 5 Years Roadside Assistance | Not confirmed |
| Warranty | 7 Years/150 | 3 years / 100 000 km |
| Warranty Roadside Assistance | 5 Years Roadside Assistance | Not confirmed |
| Spec | Picanto Panel Van | Quantum |
|---|---|---|
| Body Style | Van | Bus |
| Model Year | 2026 | 2021 |
| Segment | Van | Passenger Van |
| Vehicle Type | Van | Van |
| Dealer Stock Note | Mid grade in the South Africa lineup | Not confirmed |
| Color Note | Clear White, Aurora Black Pearl | Not confirmed |
| Tare Mass Kg | 950 kg | Not confirmed |
| Model Introduced Year | 2018 | 2021 |
| Generation | Based on third-generation JA Picanto platform; commercial derivative | Quantum GL Bus, 2021 South African specification |
| Facelift History | Updated with third-generation Picanto platform in 2021 | 2021 South African Quantum GL Bus specification retained as a historical reference |
| Facelift Launched Since | 2021 | 2021 |
| Facelift Version Ending | Current | 2021 |
| Production Status | active | discontinued |
| Spec | Picanto Panel Van | Quantum |
|---|---|---|
| Price Zar | 269995 ZAR | 862700 ZAR |
| Pricing Role | Current listed price | Historical listed price |
| Starting Price | 269995 | 862700 |
| Starting Price Zar | 269995 | 862700 |
| Ownership Role | Mid | Historical passenger-transport reference |
| Spec | Picanto Panel Van | Quantum |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol | 2.8-litre Turbocharged Diesel |
| Engine Code | G3LA | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Diesel |
| Hybrid System | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Engine Displacement | 998 cc | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Cylinders | 3 | 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 | Naturally Aspirated | Turbocharged |
| Fuel System | Multi-Point Injection | Diesel |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Bore | 71 mm | 92.0 mm |
| Stroke | 84 mm | 103.6 mm |
| Maximum Power | 49 kW @ 6000 rpm | 130 kW @ 3400 rpm |
| Maximum Torque | 94 Nm @ 3500 rpm | 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 | 4-Speed Automatic | 6-Speed Manual |
| Top Speed | 148 km/h | Not Officially Disclosed |
| 0-100 km/h | 14.5 sec | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Quarter Mile | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Drive Modes | Eco | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Launch Control | No | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Rev Limiter | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Power-to-Weight Ratio | 51.6 kW/tonne | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Torque-to-Weight Ratio | 98.9 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 |
In depth: how these cars differ
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