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Quantum 2.8 LWB 11-SeaterDiesel6-Speed ManualArchived range page
ZAR 862,700last listed
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Recorded price context
Quantum:
last listed from
ZAR 862,700
·
ZS:
current from
ZAR 289,900
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Specification
Quantum
ZS
Maximum Power
Quantum130 kW @ 3400 rpm
ZS84 kW
Maximum Torque
Quantum420 Nm @ 1400-2600 rpm
ZS150 Nm
Engine Size
QuantumNot Officially Disclosed
ZS1498 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
QuantumNot Officially Disclosed
ZS14.08 km/l
Ground Clearance
QuantumNot Officially Disclosed
ZS175 mm
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Spec
Quantum
ZS
Model Introduced Year
2021
2025
Generation
Quantum GL Bus, 2021 South African specification
Current local value-positioned ZS compact SUV, sold alongside rather than replaced by the larger turbocharged ZS Pro.
Facelift History
2021 South African Quantum GL Bus specification retained as a historical reference
Current South African ZS specification introduced with MG's market return in 2025.
Facelift Launched Since
2021
2025
Facelift Version Ending
2021
Current
Body Style
Bus
Five-door compact SUV
Model Year
2021
2024
Production Status
discontinued
active
Segment
Passenger Van
Compact SUV
Vehicle Type
Van
SUV
Spec
Quantum
ZS
Length
5265 mm
4314 mm
Width
1950 mm
1809 mm
Height
1990 mm
1624 mm
Wheelbase
3210 mm
2585 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
Not Officially Disclosed
175 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 l
48 l
Boot/Cargo Space
Not Officially Disclosed
359 l
Kerb Weight
Not Officially Disclosed
1258 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3445 kg
1695 kg
Payload Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
437 kg
Towing Capacity
1500 kg
500 kg
Seating Capacity
11 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
Not Officially Disclosed
2 rows
Doors
Not Officially Disclosed
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
Not Officially Disclosed
5.6 m
Front Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
1043 mm
Rear Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
995 mm
Front Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
1070 mm
Rear Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
850 mm
Spec
Quantum
ZS
Engine
2.8-litre Turbocharged Diesel
1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated NSE Petrol
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
NSE
Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
Not Officially Disclosed
1498 cc
Cylinders
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Inline
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Diesel
Multipoint fuel injection
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
92.0 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
103.6 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
130 kW @ 3400 rpm
84 kW
Maximum Torque
420 Nm @ 1400-2600 rpm
150 Nm
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
FWD
Transmission
6-Speed Manual
4-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
66.77 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
119.24 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
ZS
Gearbox
6-Speed Manual
4-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine rear-wheel drive
Front-wheel drive
LSD Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Available
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Not Available
Final Drive Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Gears
6
4
Transmission Type
Manual
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque converter automatic
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Gear Shift Type
Manual lever
Automatic
Drivetrain
RWD
Front-wheel drive
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
Not Available
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Available
Gearbox Type
6-Speed Manual
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
RWD
Front-wheel drive
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
6
4
Spec
Quantum
ZS
Claimed Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
14.08 km/l
City Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
10.99 km/l
Highway Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
16.95 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 l
48 l
Emission Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
EURO 5
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Real-world Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
14.08 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
70
48
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
Quantum
ZS
Airbags
2
6
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Vehicle Stability Control
Standard
Traction Control
Trailer Sway Control
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
2 ISOFIX points
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
AEB
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
BA
Standard
Standard
Brake Override System
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Curtain Airbags
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Driver Airbag
Standard
Standard
EBD
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Hill Hold
Standard
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Side Airbags
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Stability Control
Vehicle Stability Control
Standard
TCS
Trailer Sway Control
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
Quantum
ZS
Cruise Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear
Rear View Camera
Standard with guidelines
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Reverse Camera
Standard with guidelines
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Park Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Blind Spot Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Spec
Quantum
ZS
Seat Material
Fabric
PVC + PU
Heated Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Ventilated Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Ambient Lighting
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Steering Wheel Material
Urethane
Leather
60 40 Split Seat
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual vertical adjustment
6-way manual
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual recline
4-way manual, no height adjustment
Seat Trim
Fabric
PVC + PU
Spec
Quantum
ZS
Climate Control
Air conditioning
ETC air conditioning
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Remote central locking
Standard
Push Button Start
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Wireless Charging
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Sunroof
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Electric Tailgate
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
AC Type
Air conditioning
ETC air conditioning
Spec
Quantum
ZS
Infotainment System
Display Audio
8-inch touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Android Auto
Standard
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
6
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
Multi-information display
Not Available
USB Ports
2
Standard
Infotainment Screen
Not Officially Disclosed
8-inch
Touchscreen
Not Officially Disclosed
8-inch
Spec
Quantum
ZS
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
Standard
Fog Lamps
Standard
Standard
Roof Rails
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
Not Officially Disclosed
Pearl Black, Arctic White, Storm Silver, Burnt Orange, Dynamic Red, Atlantic Blue
Headlights
Not Available
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Spec
Quantum
ZS
Approach Angle
15.2 deg
19.0 deg
Departure Angle
15.4 deg
29.0 deg
Wading Depth
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
Not Available
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Available
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Quantum
ZS
Tyre Size
235/65 R16C
215/50R17
Front Brake Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Standard spare wheel
16-inch steel spare wheel and tyre R16
Wheel Rim Size
16
17
Handbrake Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Mechanical
Spec
Quantum
ZS
Front Suspension
MacPherson
Independent
Rear Suspension
Leaf spring
Torsion Beam
Spec
Quantum
ZS
CO2 Emissions
Not Officially Disclosed
165 g/km
Spec
Quantum
ZS
Service Plan
9 services / 90 000 km
5 years/60,000 km
Spec
Quantum
ZS
Ownership Role
Historical passenger-transport reference
Passenger vehicle
Price Zar
862700 ZAR
309900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Historical listed price
Current South African MSRP
Starting Price
862700
309900
Starting Price Zar
862700
309900
Spec
Quantum
ZS
Warranty
3 years / 100 000 km
7 years / 200,000 km
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