Bus Diesel 6-Speed Manual 15-seat

Foton View Luxury Shuttlebus

Price in South Africa, real specs & fuel economy — 2026

Model year 2026 Generation High-roof, long-wheelbase View passenger body measuring 5,390 mm long on a 3,110 mm wheelbase. Body style Shuttle bus
View Luxury Shuttlebus is a South African Bus with a bus body and diesel power.
ZAR 569,900
On-road in
ZAR 590,748
What makes up this price?
Vehicle price (ex-showroom)
ZAR 569,900
Registration allowance
ZAR 4,800
Licensing allowance
ZAR 2,000
Inspection / roadworthy allowance
ZAR 1,300
Dealer handling / delivery
ZAR 4,200
Insurance
ZAR 8,549
Other fees
ZAR 0
Ex-showroom ZAR 569,900
Finance estimate from ZAR 10,007/month Based on 2.0 Diesel Luxury (15 Seater) Ex-showroom basis · approx. 20% deposit · 11.5% p.a. · 60 months · no balloon
Engine:2000cc (2.0L) Torque:330Nm (243 lb-ft) Power:101kW (135 bhp)

Hover or tap any pill for a plain-English explanation. Bracketed values show common equivalents (bhp, lb-ft, inches, cu ft).

Fuel Economy km/l · US mpg equivalent
Combined To be announced
City To be announced
Highway To be announced

On-road pricing varies by dealer. Fuel figures are manufacturer claims or source-backed estimates where a separate city/highway cycle is not published; your real numbers depend on traffic, terrain and driving style.

Research this model
Model PDF Compare cars
₿ Pay with crypto BTC · ETH · USDT · USDC
Hagalu editorial rating: 3.9/5 Review

Estimate monthly vehicle finance for the Foton View Luxury Shuttlebus in South Africa. The default illustration uses the ex-showroom price, approximately 20% deposit, 11.5% nominal annual interest over 60 months and no balloon payment.

Estimated monthly instalment
ZAR 10,007
Total Interest
ZAR 145,398
Total Payable
ZAR 600,398
Principal Interest

* Illustrative estimate based on the ex-showroom price, approximately 20% deposit, 11.5% nominal annual interest, 60 months and no balloon payment, using the 2.0 Diesel Luxury (15 Seater). Excludes initiation fees, monthly service fees, credit-life insurance and vehicle insurance. Your lender quotation may differ.

Vehicle specifications and buying guidance • Hagalu

Foton View Luxury Shuttlebus

View Luxury Shuttlebus is a South African Bus with a bus body and diesel power.

Foton South Africa currently lists the manual 2.0 Diesel Luxury (15 Seater) at R569,900 and the automatic at R599,900. It also shows all-seat three-point belts, ABS and EBD, stability control, autonomous emergency braking assistance, tyre-pressure monitoring and lane-departure warning. A shuttlebus is purchased around seats, route permissions, passenger turnover and uptime rather than private-car equipment. The automatic costs R30,000 more at the published prices and may reduce driver workload on stop-heavy contracts; the manual keeps capital cost lower and gives the operator direct control. Before procurement, an operator should confirm that the vehicle classification, licence requirements, operating permit, insurance and seat count suit the exact service, because a vehicle being sold with 15 seats does not itself authorise a public-transport operation. Confirm whether the quoted seating count includes the driver under the applicable registration description. Measure luggage space with all seats in use, because fifteen occupants can generate more baggage than the body can safely accommodate. Obtain GVM, axle limits, payload and passenger-mass calculations from the certificate; none should be inferred from dimensions. Fifteen occupied seats create repeated door use, luggage questions, cleaning time and heat load, which makes the listed front and rear air conditioning worth testing before delivery. Manual and automatic versions are separated by R30,000, a modest gap relative to the purchase price that still needs to earn its keep through route conditions and driver preference. Airport or hotel operators should measure luggage capacity with every booked seat occupied. Current South African View Luxury Shuttlebus range, with no separate facelift identified. 2.0 Diesel Luxury (15 Seater) at R569,900 and 2.0 Diesel Luxury Auto (15 Seater) at R599,900. Fifteen seats, front and rear air conditioning, all-row adjustable headrests, four speakers and passenger-oriented safety equipment. The View Luxury Shuttlebus is for licensed passenger operators, employers, hotels and tour businesses that can keep a 15-seat vehicle productively scheduled. A proper look at the View Luxury Shuttlebus begins with the local specification, then moves to the owner’s week. Here, a bus body sits beside Diesel power, while a South African price reference of R569,900 sets a practical boundary. Here, a power output of 101 kW sits beside a 6-Speed Manual transmission, while a 6-Speed Manual transmission sets a practical boundary for View Luxury Shuttlebus. That combination is more useful than treating every derivative as interchangeable for View Luxury Shuttlebus. The buyer should compare the actual vehicle offered in South Africa, including its price, equipment and support terms for View Luxury Shuttlebus

Foton View Luxury Shuttlebus — Quick Facts

Foton View Luxury Shuttlebus Variants & Prices

Pick up to 3 variants, hit Compare Variants and you'll get a proper side-by-side spec breakdown.

Maximum 3 variants reached
Uncheck one of the selected variants below before choosing another.
Cmp Variant Trim Fuel Efficiency / range Transmission Price
2.0 Diesel Luxury (15 Seater) Luxury 15 Seater Diesel Not published 6-Speed Manual ZAR 569,900
2.0 Diesel Luxury Auto (15 Seater) Luxury Auto 15 Seater Diesel Not published 6-Speed Automatic ZAR 599,900
Cmp Variant Trim Fuel Efficiency / range Transmission Price
2.0 Diesel Luxury (15 Seater) Luxury 15 Seater Diesel Not published 6-Speed Manual ZAR 569,900
2.0 Diesel Luxury Auto (15 Seater) Luxury Auto 15 Seater Diesel Not published 6-Speed Automatic ZAR 599,900
2 variants selected
Buyer discovery

Keep exploring cars in South Africa

Broaden your shortlist with live models, images and published starting prices.

Browse all brands
5 live choices

Sedans

All
5 live choices

MPVs

All
5 live choices

Vans

All
5 live choices

SUVs

All
5 live choices

Bakkies & pickups

All

Foton View Luxury Shuttlebus Specifications

Showing all 203 non-empty supported buyer-facing fields for 2.0 Diesel Luxury (15 Seater). Blank contract fields are not fabricated.

Driving fit

Where the Foton View Luxury Shuttlebus Fits Best

A practical view of the buyer and roads this model is best suited to.

Who buys this

A shopper researching View Luxury Shuttlebus should separate need from showroom appeal. If a bus body solves a problem every week, it deserves real consideration

City
Around town, View Luxury Shuttlebus should be judged by repetition rather than a single burst of acceleration. The relevance of a power output of 101 kW becomes obvious on a busy weekday, while a 6-Speed Manual transmission is worth checking before a purchase built around tight parking or frequent loading
Highway
The high-roof, long-wheelbase body is 5,390 mm long, 1,920 mm wide and 2,285 mm high on a 3,110 mm wheelbase. On a South African freeway or inter-city road, take the View Luxury Shuttlebus out with the load it normally carries. Diesel power gives context, but a number cannot show how a South African price reference of R569,900 feels on a gradient
Off-Road
If the View Luxury Shuttlebus will leave smooth tar, test the actual road rather than the image around it. The rough-road question has to be answered by hardware for View Luxury Shuttlebus. On a known gravel or farm access section, inspect clearance, tyre sidewalls, underbody exposure, approach angles and recovery access for View Luxury Shuttlebus. A listed wheelbase of 3110 may help, but neither a tall bonnet nor diesel alone creates four-wheel drive, low range or a published wading ability for View Luxury Shuttlebus. Keep the speed and route within what the exact local derivative can support for View Luxury Shuttlebus
3.9/5
Hagalu editorial score 3.9 out of 5 Reviewed by Hagalu Editorial Team · 2026-09-07

Foton View Luxury Shuttlebus — Should You Buy It?

3.9/5
Foton View Luxury Shuttlebus review: Two six-speed transmission choices
Hagalu editorial review by Hagalu Editorial Team · 2026-09-07

A 15-seat diesel shuttle offered with six-speed manual or automatic transmissions for contracted, staff and group transport. The View Luxury Shuttlebus provides two sensible transmission choices and a useful passenger-safety specification at a defined R30,000 gap. Its value is contract-specific. Manual may suit controlled longer routes and lower acquisition budgets; automatic may earn back its premium through driver ease on dense schedules. Neither decision is complete without passenger-mass, luggage, permit, insurance and maintenance detail. This is a transport asset, so a signed operating specification matters more than showroom ambience. The gearbox should follow observed traffic and driver turnover, while the 15-seat layout must prove its luggage and boarding practicality on the contracted route. This Hagalu desk review weighs the published South African specification against the vehicle's intended buyer and use; it is not a road test, owner survey or customer rating.

Desk research: Scored from verified published sources and Hagalu's market-specific buyer analysis; this vehicle was not road-tested for this review. This is a Hagalu editorial score, not a customer rating.

Safety 3.2/5 · 20%
3.2/5
Value 4.1/5 · 20%
4.1/5
Practicality 4.6/5 · 20%
4.6/5
Ownership 3.8/5 · 15%
3.8/5
Powertrain suitability 3.8/5 · 15%
3.8/5
Comfort & technology 3.8/5 · 10%
3.8/5

Evidence reviewed: Hagalu maintains the detailed source record internally so this page does not promote third-party vehicle websites.

How this score is calculated · Methodology v1.0

View Luxury Shuttlebus deserves a closer look when its price, equipment and powertrain fit the owner’s route.

Staff-shuttle buyers should time boarding at the busiest stop and check whether the high roof fits depot structures. Put tyres, professional permits, passenger liability cover and cleaning into cost per occupied kilometre. View Luxury Shuttlebus is easiest to recommend when the buyer can point to a concrete benefit in a bus body and accept the limitation represented by engine of 2.0-litre Turbocharged Diesel. A fair review of View Luxury Shuttlebus should end with the owner’s route, not a universal verdict. The combination of a 6-Speed Manual transmission, warranty of 3 years / 100,000 km; roadside assistance 3 years and a listed wheelbase of 3110 can be valuable for the right driver for View Luxury Shuttlebus. The same package may feel expensive or inconvenient if the vehicle spends its life in a different role for View Luxury Shuttlebus. Drive the exact version loaded as it will be used, then read the service, warranty, tyre and insurance costs beside the purchase price for View Luxury Shuttlebus

What's Good
  • ✓Body style: Bus
  • ✓Fuel type: Diesel
  • ✓South African price: R569,900
  • ✓Engine: 2.0-litre Turbocharged Diesel
  • ✓Power output: 101 kW
  • ✓Transmission: 6-Speed Manual
  • ✓Gearbox: 6-Speed Manual
  • ✓Warranty: 3 years / 100,000 km; roadside assistance 3 years
  • ✓Wheelbase: 3110
Watch Out For
  • ✕Exact equipment for View Luxury Shuttlebus can vary by derivative.
  • ✕Real fuel use for View Luxury Shuttlebus depends on route, load and weather.
  • ✕The written View Luxury Shuttlebus quotation should be checked before purchase.
  • ✕Tyre, insurance and service costs need a separate View Luxury Shuttlebus budget.
  • ✕A short View Luxury Shuttlebus test drive cannot represent every ownership route.
  • ✕View Luxury Shuttlebus capability should not be inferred from body styling alone.
  • ✕The adjacent View Luxury Shuttlebus grade may suit a different workload.
  • ✕Published View Luxury Shuttlebus figures are planning references, not guarantees.
  • ✕Buyers should confirm View Luxury Shuttlebus stock and support terms.

Foton View Luxury Shuttlebus FAQs

Current recommended retail prices for the Foton View Luxury Shuttlebus run from R569,900 to R599,900, depending on the derivative. Compare the exact trim before calculating finance because options, insurance and dealer charges can change the final monthly cost.

The current south african range comprises 2.0 Diesel Luxury (15 Seater), 2.0 Diesel Luxury Auto (15 Seater). Prices and equipment are shown by derivative so buyers can compare the actual local range rather than specifications from another market.

The listed engine capacity for the Foton View Luxury Shuttlebus is 2000 cc, with output shown as 101 kW (135 bhp). Where a model has more than one derivative, compare the specific variant because fuel type, gearbox and drivetrain can change the way it drives.

A shopper researching View Luxury Shuttlebus should separate need from showroom appeal. If a bus body solves a problem every week, it deserves real consideration

Around town, View Luxury Shuttlebus should be judged by repetition rather than a single burst of acceleration. The relevance of a power output of 101 kW becomes obvious on a busy weekday, while a 6-Speed Manual transmission is worth checking before a purchase built around tight parking or...

The high-roof, long-wheelbase body is 5,390 mm long, 1,920 mm wide and 2,285 mm high on a 3,110 mm wheelbase. On a South African freeway or inter-city road, take the View Luxury Shuttlebus out with the load it normally carries.

Compare the Foton View Luxury Shuttlebus with the current Foton range to see how body style, performance, fuel use and practicality differ before choosing the vehicle that fits your needs.

Also Worth Exploring in South Africa

Different body types — refreshed every visit so you discover something new.

Mahindra XUV3XO Petrol
Mahindra XUV3XO
Suv 8 Variants
From ZAR 259,999
BMW iX Electric
BMW iX
Suv 2 Variants
From ZAR 2,249,000
Dongfeng 06 Electric
Dongfeng 06
Suv 2 Variants
From ZAR 599,900
Chery Tiggo 4 Cross Petrol
Chery Tiggo 4 Cross
Suv 4 Variants
From ZAR 279,900

Other Current Foton Models in South Africa

Models currently listed for sale in the south african range.

Foton Asambe Taxi petrol / diesel
Foton
Asambe Taxi
Bus 2 Variants
Starting from ZAR 439,900
Foton eAumark Electric
Foton
eAumark
Truck 1 Variant
Starting from ZAR 1,199,900
Foton eTruckmate Electric
Foton
eTruckmate
Truck 1 Variant
Starting from ZAR 575,000
Foton eView Panel Van Electric
Foton
eView Panel Van
Panel Van 1 Variant
Starting from ZAR 850,000

More from Foton