Source type: Toyota South Africa Quantum GL Bus specification, 2021
Toyota Quantum vs KIA Sorento
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Toyota Quantum
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Toyota Quantum
Quantum 2.8 LWB 11-Seater
Diesel
6-Speed Manual
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ZAR 862,700
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⚡ 130 kW
🔧 420 Nm
VS
KIA Sorento
2.2 CRDi SXL AWD DCT
Diesel
8-Speed DCT
Current
ZAR 1,299,995
ex-showroom
⚡ 148 kW
🔧 440 Nm
⛽ 15.6 km/l
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Toyota Quantum vs KIA Sorento: the short answer
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Recorded price context
Quantum:
last listed from
ZAR 862,700
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Sorento:
current from
ZAR 999,995
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| Specification | Quantum | Sorento |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Power | Quantum130 kW @ 3400 rpm | Sorento148 kW @ 3800 rpm |
| Maximum Torque | Quantum420 Nm @ 1400-2600 rpm | Sorento440 Nm @ 1750 rpm |
| Engine Size | QuantumNot Officially Disclosed | Sorento2151 cc |
| Combined Fuel Economy | QuantumNot Officially Disclosed | Sorento15.6 km/l |
| Ground Clearance | QuantumNot Officially Disclosed | Sorento185 mm |
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| Spec | Quantum | Sorento |
|---|---|---|
| Model Introduced Year | 2021 | 2021 |
| Generation | Quantum GL Bus, 2021 South African specification | Fourth generation (MQ4); global launch 2020, SA 2021 |
| Facelift History | 2021 South African Quantum GL Bus specification retained as a historical reference | Fourth generation (MQ4) launched SA 2021; updated spec 2024 |
| Facelift Launched Since | 2021 | 2024 |
| Facelift Version Ending | 2021 | Current |
| Body Style | Bus | SUV |
| Model Year | 2021 | 2026 |
| Production Status | discontinued | active |
| Segment | Passenger Van | SUV |
| Vehicle Type | Van | SUV |
| Color Note | Not confirmed | Glacier White Pearl, Aurora Black Pearl, Steel Grey, Interstellar Grey, Gravity Blue |
| Dealer Stock Note | Not confirmed | Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup |
| Drivetrain Note | Not confirmed | Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 2.2 CRDi SXL AWD DCT |
| Tare Mass Kg | Not confirmed | 1960 kg |
| Spec | Quantum | Sorento |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 5265 mm | 4810 mm |
| Width | 1950 mm | 1900 mm |
| Height | 1990 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3210 mm | 2815 mm |
| Ground Clearance (Default) | Not Officially Disclosed | 185 mm |
| Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) | Not Officially Disclosed | 176 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 l | 67 l |
| Boot/Cargo Space | Not Officially Disclosed | 219 l |
| Kerb Weight | Not Officially Disclosed | 1960 kg |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) | 3445 kg | 2550 kg |
| Payload Capacity | Not Officially Disclosed | 620 kg |
| Towing Capacity | 1500 kg | 2000 kg |
| Seating Capacity | 11 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Rows | Not Officially Disclosed | 3 rows |
| Doors | Not Officially Disclosed | 5 doors |
| Minimum Turning Radius | Not Officially Disclosed | 11.2 m |
| Front Headroom | Not Officially Disclosed | 1010 mm |
| Rear Headroom | Not Officially Disclosed | 955 mm |
| Front Legroom | Not Officially Disclosed | 1040 mm |
| Rear Legroom | Not Officially Disclosed | 855 mm |
| Spec | Quantum | Sorento |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.8-litre Turbocharged Diesel | 2.2-litre Turbocharged Diesel |
| Engine Code | Not Officially Disclosed | D4HB |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Hybrid System | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Engine Displacement | Not Officially Disclosed | 2151 cc |
| Cylinders | Not Officially Disclosed | 4 |
| Cylinder Layout | Not Officially Disclosed | Inline |
| Valves | Not Officially Disclosed | 16 |
| Valves per Cylinder | Not Officially Disclosed | 4 |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged | Turbocharged |
| Fuel System | Diesel | Common Rail Direct Injection |
| Compression Ratio | Not Officially Disclosed | 15.4:1 |
| Bore | 92.0 mm | 85.4 mm |
| Stroke | 103.6 mm | 94 mm |
| Maximum Power | 130 kW @ 3400 rpm | 148 kW @ 3800 rpm |
| Maximum Torque | 420 Nm @ 1400-2600 rpm | 440 Nm @ 1750 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 | RWD | AWD |
| Transmission | 6-Speed Manual | 8-Speed DCT |
| Top Speed | Not Officially Disclosed | 200 km/h |
| 0-100 km/h | Not Officially Disclosed | 8.5 sec |
| Quarter Mile | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Drive Modes | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Launch Control | Not Officially Disclosed | No |
| Rev Limiter | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Power-to-Weight Ratio | Not Officially Disclosed | 75.5 kW/tonne |
| Torque-to-Weight Ratio | Not Officially Disclosed | 224.5 Nm/tonne |
| 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 | Quantum | Sorento |
|---|---|---|
| Gearbox | 6-Speed Manual | 8-Speed DCT |
| Drivetrain Layout | Front-engine rear-wheel drive | FWD |
| LSD Available | Not Officially Disclosed | No |
| Transfer Case | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Differential Lock | Not Applicable | No |
| Paddle Shifters | Not Applicable | Yes |
| Final Drive Ratio | Not Officially Disclosed | 3.63 |
| Number of Gears | 6 | 8 |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Dual Clutch Transmission |
| Clutch Type | Not Officially Disclosed | Dry Dual Clutch |
| Gear Shift Indicator | Not Officially Disclosed | No |
| Gear Shift Type | Manual lever | Automatic |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD |
| 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 | Not Applicable | Yes |
| Front Differential Lock | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Gearbox Type | 6-Speed Manual | 8-Speed DCT |
| Low Range Ratio | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Low Range | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Axle Layout | RWD | AWD |
| Rear Differential Lock | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Transmission Speeds | 6 | 8 |
| Engine Position | Not confirmed | Front Transverse |
| Steering Turns Lock to Lock | Not confirmed | 15.2:1 |
| Transfer Case Guard | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Spec | Quantum | Sorento |
|---|---|---|
| Claimed Mileage | Not Officially Disclosed | 15.6 km/l |
| City Mileage | Not Officially Disclosed | 12.8 km/l |
| Highway Mileage | Not Officially Disclosed | 18.5 km/l |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 l | 67 l |
| Emission Standard | Not Officially Disclosed | Euro 6 |
| AdBlue Tank Capacity | Not Officially Disclosed | No |
| Auto Start Stop | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| Real-world Mileage | Not Officially Disclosed | 15.6 km/l |
| Charging Port Type | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Charging Type | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Fuel Tank Litres | 70 | 67 |
| 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 |
| Low Fuel Warning | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Spec | Quantum | Sorento |
|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 2 | 7 |
| ABS | Standard | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Control | Vehicle Stability Control | Yes |
| Traction Control | Trailer Sway Control | Yes |
| Hill Descent Control | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Available |
| Hill Start Assist | Standard | Yes |
| Child Safety Lock | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| ISOFIX Mounts | 2 ISOFIX points | Yes |
| Brake Assist | Standard | Yes |
| Tyre Pressure Monitor | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| Engine Immobiliser | Standard | Yes |
| Seatbelt Warning All Seats | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| Front Parking Sensors | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| AEB | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| BA | Standard | Yes |
| Brake Override System | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| Curtain Airbags | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| Driver Airbag | Standard | Yes |
| EBD | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| Engine Immobiliser | Standard | Yes |
| Hill Hold | Standard | Yes |
| Passenger Airbag | Standard | Yes |
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| Seatbelt Pretensioners | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| Side Airbags | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| Stability Control | Vehicle Stability Control | Yes |
| TCS | Trailer Sway Control | Yes |
| Knee Airbag | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| ABS EBD | Standard | Yes |
| Alarm System | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Central Locking | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Side Impact Beams | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Speed Alert System | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Pedestrian Detection AEB | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Safety Rating | Not confirmed | 5 |
| Whiplash Protection | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Lane Change Warning | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Fatigue Detection | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Blind Spot Monitoring | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Anti Theft Alarm | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Driver Front Passenger Airbags | Not confirmed | 7 |
| Driver Passenger Airbags | Not confirmed | 7 |
| ESC With Traction Control | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Spec | Quantum | Sorento |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise Control | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| Lane Keep Assist | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| Lane Departure Warning | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| Blind Spot Monitoring | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| Parking Sensors | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| Rear View Camera | Standard with guidelines | Yes |
| 360 Degree Camera | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| Autonomous Emergency Braking | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| Driver Fatigue Alert | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| Traffic Sign Recognition | Not Officially Disclosed | No |
| Auto Highbeam | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| Auto Wipers | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| Reverse Camera | Standard with guidelines | Yes |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| Park Assist | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| Around View Monitor | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| Blind Spot Warning | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| Forward Collision Warning | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| Auto Lights | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Eco Mode | Not confirmed | Yes |
| EV Mode | Not confirmed | No |
| Sport Mode | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Emergency Braking | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Front Camera | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Parking Distance Sensors | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Parking Sensor | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Automatic High Beam | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Pre-Collision System | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Rain Sensor Wipers | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Rear View Camera | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Reverse Camera Type | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Reversing Camera | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Surround View Camera | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| Spec | Quantum | Sorento |
|---|---|---|
| Seat Material | Fabric | Leather |
| Heated Seats | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| Ventilated Seats | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| Ambient Lighting | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| Steering Wheel Material | Urethane | Leather |
| 60 40 Split Seat | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| Driver Seat Adjustment | Manual vertical adjustment | 8-Way Power |
| Passenger Seat Adjustment | Manual recline | 4-Way Power |
| Seat Trim | Fabric | Leather |
| Seat Adjustment | Not confirmed | 8-Way Power |
| Steering Type | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Steering Adjustment | Not confirmed | Tilt and Telescopic |
| Folding Rear Seats | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Front Armrest | Not confirmed | Centre Armrest |
| Rear Armrest | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Front Shoulder Room | Not confirmed | 1405 mm |
| Rear Shoulder Room | Not confirmed | 1350 mm |
| Cup Holders | Not confirmed | 6 |
| Rear AC Vents | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Rear USB Ports | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Instrument Cluster Type | Not confirmed | Digital |
| Interior Colour Options | Not confirmed | Black |
| Driver Lumbar Support | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Door Map Pockets | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Adjustable Driver Seat | Not confirmed | 8-Way Power |
| Adjustable Front Seat | Not confirmed | 4-Way Power |
| Cooled Seats | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Fabric Seats | Not confirmed | No |
| Front Headrest | Not confirmed | Adjustable |
| Leather Seats | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Memory Seats | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Rear Headrest | Not confirmed | Adjustable |
| Armrest Front | Not confirmed | Centre Armrest |
| Armrest Rear | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Boot Space Seats Down | Not confirmed | 616 |
| Driver Seat | Not confirmed | 8-Way Power |
| Interior Courtesy Lamps | Not confirmed | 12.3+12.3-inch panoramic curved display, Bose Premium Sound, dual panoramic sunroof (SX/SXL), 360-degree AVM (SX/SXL), ventilated front seats, heated second row, highway driving assist, 7 seats |
| Interior Trim Colour | Not confirmed | Black |
| Leather Accented Seat Trim | Not confirmed | Leather |
| Interior Colours | Not confirmed | Black |
| Rear Seat Centre Armrest | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Seat Adjustment Driver Backrest | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Seat Belt Warning | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Seat Fold Type | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Spec | Quantum | Sorento |
|---|---|---|
| Climate Control | Air conditioning | Yes |
| Power Windows | Standard | Yes |
| Keyless Entry | Remote central locking | Yes |
| Push Button Start | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| Sunroof | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| Electric Tailgate | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| Rain Sensing Wipers | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| AC Type | Air conditioning | Yes |
| Load Bed Length | Not confirmed | Not Applicable |
| Load Bed Width | Not confirmed | Not Applicable |
| Automatic Headlamps | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Auto Dimming Mirror | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Boot Space Seats Folded | Not confirmed | 616 l |
| Boot Space Seats Folded | Not confirmed | 616 l |
| Rear Window Defroster | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Electric Mirror Folding | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Driver Seat Height Adjustment | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Follow Me Home Headlamps | Not confirmed | Yes |
| 12V Accessory Socket | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Speed Limiter | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Adaptive Dampers | Not confirmed | No |
| Aero Kit | Not confirmed | No |
| Auto Dimming Irvm | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Boot Opener | Not confirmed | Remote |
| Chrome Exterior Highlights | Not confirmed | No |
| Chrome Grille | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Climate Zones | Not confirmed | 2 |
| Door Ajar Warning | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Drag Coefficient | Not confirmed | 0.35 |
| Driver Display | Not confirmed | Digital Cluster |
| Electric Folding Mirrors | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Engine Check Warning | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Engine Start Button Illumination | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Engine Start Stop | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| Engine Start Stop Button | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| Engine Warranty | Not confirmed | 7 Years / 150,000 km |
| Front Armrest | Not confirmed | Centre Armrest |
| Front Power Outlet | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Fuel Consumption Combined | Not confirmed | 6.4 |
| Fuel Lid Opener | Not confirmed | Remote |
| Glovebox Cooling | Not confirmed | No |
| Headlamp Height Adjust | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Headlamp Washer | Not confirmed | No |
| Headrest Adjustable | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Heads Up Display | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Hill Start Assist | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Impact Sensing Door Unlock | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Intercooler | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Multi Function Steering | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Panoramic Roof | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| Performance Data Logger | Not confirmed | No |
| Power Mirrors | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Push Button Start | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| Rear Defogger | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Rear Reading Lamps | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Rear Seat Split | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Rear Wing | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Remote Engine Start | Not confirmed | No |
| Rev Matching | Not confirmed | No |
| Ride Mode Selection | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Roof Antenna | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Seat Type | Not confirmed | Leather Seats |
| Seatbelt Pre Tensioner | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Service Reminder | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Side Steps | Not confirmed | No |
| Skid Plates | Not confirmed | No |
| Spare Wheel | Standard spare wheel | Temporary Spare |
| Speed Alert System | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Stabilizer Bar | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Steering Mounted Controls | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Steering Response | Not confirmed | Normal |
| Tachometer | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Tail Lamps | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Telescopic Steering | Not confirmed | Tilt and Telescopic |
| Tilt Steering | Not confirmed | Tilt and Telescopic |
| Trip Computer | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Tyre Repair Kit | Not confirmed | No |
| Vanity Mirror | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Voice Command | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Voice Command Support | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Accelerator 0 100 | Not confirmed | 8.5 sec |
| Air Conditioning | Air conditioning | Yes |
| Automatic High Beam | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Battery Preconditioning | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Bed Extender | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Bottle Holders | Not confirmed | 6 |
| Canopy Fitment | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Centre Console | Not confirmed | Centre Armrest |
| Common Rail Injection | Not confirmed | Common Rail Direct Injection |
| Diff Lock | Not confirmed | No |
| Difflock | Not confirmed | No |
| Digital Speedometer | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Electric Fold Indicator Mirrors | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Front Wiper | Not confirmed | No |
| Front Wipers Type | Not confirmed | No |
| Glove Box | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Heated Mirrors | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Intelligent Battery System | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Intelligent Keyless Entry | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Lift Gate | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Load Bed Cover | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Load Bed Light | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Load Bed Steps | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Loadbox Depth Mm | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Loadbox Length Mm | Not confirmed | Not Applicable |
| Loadbox Rope Hooks | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Loadbox Tiedown Brackets | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Loadbox Width Mm | Not confirmed | Not Applicable |
| Manual Aircon | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Mirror | Not confirmed | Electric |
| One Pedal Driving | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Passive Entry Start | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Power Sliding Doors | Not confirmed | No |
| Power Socket 12v | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Powered Tailgate | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Reading Lights Rear | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Rear Air Conditioning | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Rear Electric Motor | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Rear LED Combination Taillights | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Rearview Mirror Inside | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Regenerative Braking Levels | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Remote Central Locking | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Remote Side Mirror | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Remote Start | Not confirmed | No |
| Rim Size | 16 | 255/45 R20 |
| Roof Load | Not confirmed | 100 kg |
| Roof Rack Compatibility | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Side Impact Bars | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Sonar | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Sound System | 6 | 12 |
| Source Model Column | Not confirmed | sorento |
| Sport Plus Mode | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Sports Bar | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Stabilizer Bar Front | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Stabilizer Bar Rear | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Steering Column Adjustment | Not confirmed | Tilt and Telescopic |
| Sub Frame | Not confirmed | Unibody |
| Surround View Monitor | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| Tailgate Damper | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Tailgate Lock | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Tow Bar Type | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| TPMS | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| Trim Level | Not confirmed | flagship |
| Unlocking | Remote central locking | Yes |
| Vanity Mirror Illuminated | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Variant Role | Not confirmed | Flagship / premium derivative |
| Vdc | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Vehicle To Grid | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Vehicle To Load | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Walk Away Auto Door Lock | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Walk Away Lock | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Wireless Charger | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| Spec | Quantum | Sorento |
|---|---|---|
| Infotainment System | Display Audio | 12.3-inch Touchscreen |
| Apple CarPlay | Standard | Yes |
| Android Auto | Standard | Yes |
| Bluetooth Connectivity | Standard | Yes |
| Number of Speakers | 6 | 12 |
| Digital Instrument Cluster | Multi-information display | Yes |
| USB Ports | 2 | 4 |
| Infotainment Screen | Not Officially Disclosed | 12.3 |
| Touchscreen | Not Officially Disclosed | 12.3 |
| Navigation System | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Wireless Apple CarPlay | Standard | Yes |
| Wireless Android Auto | Standard | Yes |
| FM Radio | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Voice Recognition | Not confirmed | Yes |
| AUX Input | Not confirmed | No |
| Infotainment Screen Size | Not Officially Disclosed | 12.3 |
| Wi-Fi Hotspot | Not confirmed | No |
| Audio Controls On Steering | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Infotainment Display | Not confirmed | 12.3 |
| Rear Usb | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Premium Audio | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Audio | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Audio Speakers | 6 | 12 |
| Audio System | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Display Audio | Not confirmed | 12.3-inch Touchscreen |
| Front Rear USB Charge Ports | Not confirmed | 4 |
| Head Up Display | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Multi Information Display | Not confirmed | Digital |
| Connected Services | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Voice Control | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Smartphone Connectivity | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Radio | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Spec | Quantum | Sorento |
|---|---|---|
| LED Headlamps | Not Available | Yes |
| Daytime Running Lamps | LED | Yes |
| Fog Lamps | Standard | Yes |
| Roof Rails | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| Exterior Colour Options | Not Officially Disclosed | Multiple |
| Headlights | Not Available | Yes |
| Panoramic Sunroof | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| Alloy Wheel Design | Not confirmed | Alloy Alloy |
| Chrome Exterior Finish | Not confirmed | No |
| Body Cladding | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Rear Spoiler | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Roof Type | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Wing Mirror Type | Not confirmed | Electric |
| Rear Wiper | Not confirmed | No |
| Door Handle Finish | Not confirmed | Body Colour |
| Body Type | Not confirmed | SUV |
| DRL | LED | Yes |
| Fog Lights | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Front Fog Lights | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Led Headlights | Not Available | Yes |
| Led Taillights | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Rear Fog Lights | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Front Overhang | Not confirmed | 900 mm |
| Rear Overhang | Not confirmed | 1095 mm |
| Auto Headlights | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Automatic Headlamps | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Daytime Running Lights | LED | Yes |
| Electric Blind Sunroof | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Exterior Colour Options | Not confirmed | 5 |
| Exterior Door Handle Colour | Not confirmed | Body Colour |
| Exterior Mirror Electric | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Exterior Mirror Folding | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Front Fog Lamps | Standard | Yes |
| Headlamp Levelling | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Headlamps | Not Available | Yes |
| Headlight Type | Not Available | Yes |
| Load Bed Liner | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Active Exhaust | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Rear Spoiler | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Spec | Quantum | Sorento |
|---|---|---|
| Approach Angle | 15.2 deg | 19 deg |
| Departure Angle | 15.4 deg | 20 deg |
| Wading Depth | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Available |
| Terrain Modes | Not Applicable | Not Available |
| Locking Differential | Not Applicable | No |
| 4WD System Type | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Breakover Angle | Not Officially Disclosed | 17 deg |
| Underbody Protection | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Ramp Breakover Angle | Not confirmed | 17 deg |
| Recovery Hooks | Not confirmed | No |
| Hill Descent Control | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Available |
| Ramp-over Angle | Not confirmed | 19 deg |
| Approach Angle Deg | Not confirmed | 19 deg |
| Departure Angle Deg | Not confirmed | 20 deg |
| Energy Recovery Display | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Ground Clearance Max | Not confirmed | 185 mm |
| Ground Clearance Min | Not confirmed | 185 mm |
| Off Road Descent Control | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Crawl Control | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Terrain Response System | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Underbody Camera | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Spec | Quantum | Sorento |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Size | 235/65 R16C | 255/45 R20 |
| Front Brake Type | Not Officially Disclosed | Ventilated Disc |
| Rear Brake Type | Not Officially Disclosed | Ventilated Disc |
| Spare Wheel Type | Standard spare wheel | Temporary Spare |
| Wheel Rim Size | 16 | 255/45 R20 |
| Handbrake Type | Not Officially Disclosed | Electronic |
| Wheel Type | Not confirmed | Alloy Alloy |
| Front Brake Disc Diameter | Not confirmed | 340 mm |
| Rear Brake Drum Diameter | Not confirmed | 305 mm |
| Parking Brake Type | Not confirmed | Electronic |
| Tyre Load Index | Not confirmed | 107 |
| Tyre Speed Rating | Not confirmed | H |
| Brake Type Front | Not confirmed | Ventilated Disc |
| Brake Type Rear | Not confirmed | Ventilated Disc |
| Spare Tyre | Standard spare wheel | Temporary Spare |
| Tyre Type | Not confirmed | Radial |
| Front Tyre Width | Not confirmed | 235 mm |
| Rear Tyre Width | Not confirmed | 235 mm |
| Wheel Diameter | 16 | 255/45 R20 |
| Auto Brake Hold | Not confirmed | Electronic |
| Autonomous Emergency Brake | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Brakes | Not confirmed | Ventilated Disc |
| Cornering Brake Control | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Electric Park Brake | Not confirmed | Electronic |
| Electronic Brakeforce Distribution | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Fifth Wheel Prep | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Hydraulic Brake Assist | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Leather Steering Wheel | Not confirmed | Leather |
| Spare Wheel Size Type | Not confirmed | Temporary Spare |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Steering Wheel Cruise Controls | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Steering Wheel Phone Controls | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Steering Wheel Trim | Not confirmed | Leather |
| Tyre Pressure Display | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Tyre Pressure Monitoring | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| Wheel Material | Not confirmed | Alloy Alloy |
| Wheel Size Type | Not confirmed | 255/45 R20 |
| Wheels | Not confirmed | Alloy Alloy |
| Spec | Quantum | Sorento |
|---|---|---|
| Front Suspension | MacPherson | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Leaf spring | Multi-Link |
| Front Track Width | Not confirmed | 1640 mm |
| Rear Track Width | Not confirmed | 1644 mm |
| Chassis Type | Not confirmed | Unibody |
| Power Steering | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Steering Column | Not confirmed | Adjustable |
| Front Spring Type | Not confirmed | Coil Spring |
| Rear Spring Type | Not confirmed | Coil Spring |
| Front Anti-Roll Bar | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Rear Anti-Roll Bar | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Shock Absorber Type | Not confirmed | Telescopic |
| Chassis Material | Not confirmed | Unibody |
| Front Suspension Type | MacPherson | MacPherson Strut |
| MagneRide Damping | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Rear Axle Type | Not confirmed | Multi-Link |
| Rear Suspension Type | Leaf spring | Multi-Link |
| Shock Absorbers | Not confirmed | Telescopic |
| Suspension | Not confirmed | MacPherson Strut |
| Spec | Quantum | Sorento |
|---|---|---|
| CO2 Emissions | Not Officially Disclosed | 167 g/km |
| Start Stop System | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Hybrid System Type | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Noise Level | Not confirmed | 69 dB |
| Variable Valve Timing | Not confirmed | No |
| Fuel Octane Requirement | Not confirmed | B7 Diesel |
| Particulate Filter | Not confirmed | DPF |
| Euro Emission Standard | Not confirmed | Euro 6 |
| Green NCAP Rating | Not confirmed | 5 |
| Idle CO2 Output | Not confirmed | 175 |
| Fuel Evaporation Control | Not confirmed | No |
| CO2 Emissions G Km | Not confirmed | 167 |
| Spec | Quantum | Sorento |
|---|---|---|
| Service Plan | 9 services / 90 000 km | 3 Years / 45,000 km |
| Service Interval | Not confirmed | 15000 |
| Approx Service Cost | Not confirmed | R4,200 per service |
| Battery Warranty | Not confirmed | 7 Years / 150,000 km |
| Maintenance Plan | Not confirmed | 3 Years / 45,000 km |
| Engine Oil Capacity | Not confirmed | 6.0 l |
| Engine Oil Change Interval | Not confirmed | 15000 |
| First Service At | Not confirmed | 15000 |
| Service Plan Duration | 9 services / 90 000 km | 3 Years / 45,000 km |
| Service Plan Distance | 9 services / 90 000 km | 3 Years / 45,000 km |
| Anti-Rust Treatment | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Alternator | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Service Intervals | Not confirmed | 15000 |
| Spec | Quantum | Sorento |
|---|---|---|
| Ownership Role | Historical passenger-transport reference | Flagship |
| Price Zar | 862700 ZAR | 1299995 ZAR |
| Pricing Role | Historical listed price | Current listed price |
| Starting Price | 862700 | 1299995 |
| Starting Price Zar | 862700 | 1299995 |
| Spec | Quantum | Sorento |
|---|---|---|
| Warranty | 3 years / 100 000 km | 7 Years / 150,000 km |
| Warranty Years | 3 years / 100 000 km | 7 Years / 150,000 km |
| Warranty Kilometers | 3 years / 100 000 km | 7 Years / 150,000 km |
| Roadside Assistance | Not confirmed | 5 Years |
| Anti-Corrosion Warranty | Not confirmed | 5 Years |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years / 100 000 km | 7 Years / 150,000 km |
| Roadside Assistance | Not confirmed | 5 Years |
| Warranty Roadside Assistance | Not confirmed | 5 Years |
| Spec | Quantum | Sorento |
|---|---|---|
| Real-world City Mileage Min | Not confirmed | 10.9 l/100km |
| Real-world City Mileage Max | Not confirmed | 14.1 l/100km |
| Real-world Highway Mileage Min | Not confirmed | 16.7 l/100km |
| Real-world Highway Mileage Max | Not confirmed | 19.4 l/100km |
In depth: how these cars differ
This Quantum and Sorento comparison brings together local model information and available derivatives for South Africa. Prices and specifications appear only where they have been recorded for this market.
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Quantum vs Sorento questions
There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in South Africa 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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