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Toyota Quantum

Historical South African specifications and last-listed pricing

Model year 2021 Generation Quantum GL Bus, 2021 South African specification Body style Bus
Historic 11-seat Quantum bus for planned shuttle, staff, family and passenger-carrying work.
ZAR 862,700 · last listed
Last listed price ZAR 862,700
Torque:420Nm (310 lb-ft) Power:130kW (174 bhp)

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

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Toyota Quantum

Historic 11-seat Quantum bus for planned shuttle, staff, family and passenger-carrying work.

The Quantum 2.8 LWB 11-Seater is a passenger-moving tool first and a private-car substitute second. Its defining feature is the long-wheelbase 11-seat layout, backed by a 2.8-litre turbo-diesel engine with 130 kW and 420 Nm, a six-speed manual gearbox and rear-wheel drive. Toyota's South African GL Bus sheet records a 5 265 mm length, a 3 210 mm wheelbase, 70-litre fuel tank, 1 500 kg braked-towing limit and a 3 445 kg GVM. In practical terms, that makes it suitable for a transport operator, hotel, school-run contractor, large family or organisation that needs real passenger capacity rather than merely a high seating number in an advertising line. The central buying question is not whether eleven people can theoretically enter the cabin. It is whether the intended passengers can board easily, remain comfortable, store their bags and travel safely on the actual route. The GL Bus specification includes fabric seating, air conditioning, a display-audio system, six speakers, Bluetooth, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, along with a reversing camera with guidelines. These features matter because a people carrier is used repeatedly by many occupants. Yet they do not make an overloaded, badly maintained or poorly licensed shuttle acceptable. A buyer should inspect seat mounts, belts, floor wear, door mechanisms, air-conditioning output, tyres and the service record before relying on it for paid transport. No official city, highway and combined km/l figures were published in the technical source used for this historical entry. That gap should be respected. A passenger bus's fuel use changes sharply with number of occupants, congestion, air-conditioning, luggage, gradients and stop-start work. Budget on a real route with a realistic passenger load rather than treating a generic diesel claim as an operating forecast. The listed historic price is context, not a current retail offer; condition and operating readiness should govern any used purchase.

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Toyota Quantum Specifications

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

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Market
South Africa
Brand
Toyota
Brand Slug
toyota
Country
South Africa
Country Slug
south-africa
Make
Toyota
Model
Quantum
OEM URL
https://media.cdntoyota.co.za/toyotacms/attachments/ckt37k0fa74ea0qmqdib5azx1-10034624jb-quantum-gl-panel-van-and-bus-spec-sheet-2021-04-web.pdf
Source Name
Toyota South Africa Quantum GL Bus specification, 2021
Source Page URL
https://media.cdntoyota.co.za/toyotacms/attachments/ckt37k0fa74ea0qmqdib5azx1-10034624jb-quantum-gl-panel-van-and-bus-spec-sheet-2021-04-web.pdf
Source URL
https://media.cdntoyota.co.za/toyotacms/attachments/ckt37k0fa74ea0qmqdib5azx1-10034624jb-quantum-gl-panel-van-and-bus-spec-sheet-2021-04-web.pdf
Variant
Quantum 2.8 LWB 11-Seater
Fuel Economy Combined
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Efficiency
Not Officially Disclosed
Combined Consumption L 100km
Not Officially Disclosed
Combined Consumption
Not Officially Disclosed
Claimed Fuel Consumption
Not Officially Disclosed
Average Fuel Consumption
Not Officially Disclosed
Price Source
Historical South African price reference
Driving fit

Where the Toyota Quantum Fits Best

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Who buys this

This Quantum suits a buyer or operator whose weekly work genuinely requires eleven seats, regular passenger access and a robust long-wheelbase bus layout. It is most credible where passenger safety checks, servicing, insurance and route planning are treated as operating essentials rather than afterthoughts.

City
An urban trial should include an actual passenger pick-up point, a tight turn, a parking bay and a stop where doors must be opened repeatedly. Check driver visibility, reverse-camera usefulness, steering effort, clutch feel and the time needed for people to board and leave. Run the air conditioning with the cabin occupied, because a front-seat-only test says little about a full shuttle. Confirm where bags will go and whether the route's loading zones, height limits and access lanes are realistic for a long-wheelbase bus.
Highway
For longer work, fill the seats in the configuration the owner expects to use and drive a route with a gradient, crosswind exposure and a legal-speed cruise. The 130 kW and 420 Nm figures explain why the diesel is suited to loaded travel, but driver comfort, braking behaviour and cabin noise decide whether the vehicle can perform that role day after day. Check the service interval, tyre condition and brake maintenance record. The 1 500 kg braked-towing figure is secondary to passenger duty and must never be used to overload the bus.
Off-Road
Rear-wheel drive, a passenger-focused body and long-wheelbase dimensions make this Quantum a route-planning vehicle rather than an off-road vehicle. It can manage normal paved access and carefully assessed firm gravel, but it should not be selected for deep ruts, steep loose tracks or water crossings merely because it has commercial toughness. Examine the exact tyres, underbody condition and rear overhang before committing it to a poor road. A safer response to a difficult route may be timing, a smaller support vehicle or a different vehicle class.

Toyota Quantum 2.8 LWB 11-Seater — Should You Buy It?

A practical historic people mover when eleven seats, operating discipline and passenger comfort fit the actual route.

The 11-seat Quantum is at its best when purchased as a professional passenger-carrying asset. Its diesel torque, manual gearbox, long wheelbase and useful GL equipment can make it a durable solution for organised transport. Its weaknesses emerge when a buyer treats it as an ordinary family vehicle or ignores the demands of full-load operation. Confirm licensing, insurance, safety equipment, seating condition and maintenance history before assigning it to regular passenger work.

What's Good
  • ✓Eleven-seat long-wheelbase passenger layout
  • ✓130 kW and 420 Nm diesel output
  • ✓Six-speed manual gearbox
  • ✓Air conditioning
  • ✓Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
  • ✓Reversing camera with guidelines
  • ✓Six-speaker display audio
  • ✓1 500 kg braked towing capacity
  • ✓Nine-service / 90 000 km service plan reference
Watch Out For
  • ✕No official comparable km/l figures published
  • ✕Large footprint in urban parking
  • ✕Manual gearbox demands driver effort
  • ✕Rear-wheel drive limits rough-road use
  • ✕Full-load comfort must be tested
  • ✕Passenger operations require strict compliance
  • ✕Used wear can be extensive
  • ✕Cargo space needs real luggage testing
  • ✕Historic price is not a current offer

Toyota Quantum FAQs

The retained historical listing for the Toyota Quantum 2.8 LWB 11-Seater shows R862,700, depending on the derivative. These are reference prices from its period on sale, not current new-vehicle offers.

This Quantum suits a buyer or operator whose weekly work genuinely requires eleven seats, regular passenger access and a robust long-wheelbase bus layout. It is most credible where passenger safety checks, servicing, insurance and route planning are treated as operating essentials rather than...

An urban trial should include an actual passenger pick-up point, a tight turn, a parking bay and a stop where doors must be opened repeatedly. Check driver visibility, reverse-camera usefulness, steering effort, clutch feel and the time needed for people to board and leave.

For longer work, fill the seats in the configuration the owner expects to use and drive a route with a gradient, crosswind exposure and a legal-speed cruise. The 130 kW and 420 Nm figures explain why the diesel is suited to loaded travel, but driver comfort, braking behaviour and cabin noise...

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