Bus Diesel 5-Speed Manual RWD 30-seat

Toyota Coaster

Price in Uganda, real specs & fuel economy — 2026

Model year 2026 Generation Current Uganda-market generation Current version 2024 Body style Bus
The 30-seat diesel manual Coaster puts scheduled group transport first, with space, boarding and daily operating discipline shaping the buying decision.
UGX 395,000,000

On-road costs for this vehicle need a class-specific quotation. The private-car city allowances do not apply.

Ex-showroom UGX 395,000,000
Estimated finance from UGX 6,949,664/month Ex-showroom basis · approx. 20% deposit · 11.5% p.a. · 60 months · no balloon
Engine:4164cc (4.2L) Torque:285Nm (210 lb-ft) Ground Clearance:180mm (7.1″) Power:96kW (129 bhp)

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Fuel Economy km/l · US mpg equivalent
Combined 12.5 km/l (29 mpg)
City 10.5 km/l (25 mpg)
Highway 14.5 km/l (34 mpg)

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.

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Estimate monthly vehicle finance for the Toyota Coaster in Uganda. 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
UGX 6,949,664
Total Interest
UGX 100,979,836
Total Payable
UGX 416,979,836
Principal Interest

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

Vehicle specifications and buying guidance • Hagalu

Toyota Coaster

The 30-seat diesel manual Coaster puts scheduled group transport first, with space, boarding and daily operating discipline shaping the buying decision.

A full staff shift is a different transport problem from a family outing. The Coaster 4.2L Diesel 30-Seater MT is the Toyota to consider when the same group needs to travel together and a smaller passenger van is no longer enough. Its role is straightforward: a diesel bus with a manual gearbox, aimed at organised passenger work rather than the mixed errands of a family SUV. The 30-seat description is a useful place to start, but it is not the whole brief. Work out how many people normally travel, how often the busiest departure is full and whether luggage travels with them. A school route can need supervision and space for bags; a staff shuttle may carry almost no luggage; a hotel transfer can fill its storage before every seat is occupied. Walking through those journeys with the supplier is more useful than choosing on seat count alone. The supplied configuration pairs a 4.2-litre diesel engine with a five-speed manual transmission. A driver will make frequent gear changes on a busy collection route, so assess the driving position and control reach during a demonstration. Familiarity with a smaller Toyota does not establish how easily a driver will handle a bus. The vehicle, driver and route need to work together, especially where passengers board beside traffic or the final approach includes a steep entrance. Plan the stopping points before planning the timetable. There should be enough room for the entire bus without leaving passengers to step into a moving lane. At a school, office or hotel, examine the entrance at the time the bus will actually arrive. Parked cars, deliveries and pedestrian movement can turn an easy-looking gate into the slowest part of a journey. A larger bus is most useful when its route has somewhere sensible to receive it. The Uganda ex-showroom price supplied for this derivative is UGX 395,000,000. A separate Kampala on-road estimate is UGX 416,700,000, including the stated registration, delivery and insurance allowances. These figures were updated on 7 October 2026. Keep those two amounts separate when comparing suppliers, and ask for the exact build, charges and exclusions in writing. There is also a quieter cost to consider: time off the road. Ask how servicing will fit around the busiest departures and how the operator will cover a cancelled trip. A lower purchase figure loses some of its appeal if the replacement-transport plan is expensive or impractical. The Coaster should be judged as part of a repeatable transport service, with a driver, a maintenance plan and a place to park it.

Toyota Coaster — Quick Facts

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Coaster 4.2L Diesel 30-Seater MT 30-Seater Diesel Efficiency12.5 km/l 5-Speed Manual UGX 395,000,000
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Toyota Coaster Specifications

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Vehicle Type
Bus
Model Year
2026
Body Style
Bus
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Model Introduced Year
2024
Generation
Current Uganda-market generation
Facelift History
Current Uganda-market version
Facelift Launched Since
2024
Segment
Bus segment
Production Status
active
Length
6990 mm
Width
2275 mm
Height
2635 mm
Wheelbase
3935 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
180 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
165 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
95 l
Boot/Cargo Space
Not Officially Disclosed
Kerb Weight
3350 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1500 kg
Payload Capacity
1500 kg
Towing Capacity
1500 kg
Seating Capacity
30 seats
Number of Rows
8 rows
Doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.5 m
Front Headroom
1000 mm
Rear Headroom
960 mm
Front Legroom
1050 mm
Rear Legroom
850 mm
Engine
4.2L naturally aspirated diesel
Engine Code
1HZ
Fuel Type
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
4164 cc
Cylinders
6
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Valves
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Common-rail direct injection
Compression Ratio
15.6:1
Bore
86 mm
Stroke
86 mm
Maximum Power
96 kW @ 3800 rpm
Maximum Torque
285 Nm @ 2200 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
5-Speed Manual
Top Speed
170 km/h
0-100 km/h
12.0 sec
Quarter Mile
18.0 sec
Drive Modes
Normal, Eco, Sport
Launch Control
No
Rev Limiter
4500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
70 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
180 Nm/tonne
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
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Selector
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Lo Range
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Hi Range
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Engagement
Not Officially Disclosed
Drivetrain
Not Officially Disclosed
Transfer Case
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Officially Disclosed
LSD Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Drivetrain Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Gearbox
Not Officially Disclosed
Clutch Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Gears
5
Final Drive Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Low Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Axle Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Low Range Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission Speeds
5
Gearbox Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Paddle Shifters
Not Officially Disclosed
Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
95 l
Fuel Tank Litres
95
Claimed Mileage
12.5 km/l
City Mileage
10.5 km/l
Highway Mileage
14.5 km/l
Emission Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
AdBlue Tank Capacity
50 l
Auto Start Stop
Not Officially Disclosed
Range Real World Mixed
500 km
Range Real World Highway
500 km
Electric Consumption
Not Officially Disclosed
Combined Driving Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Real-world Mileage
11.8 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Charging Type
Not Officially Disclosed
EBD
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Parking Sensors
Not Officially Disclosed
Hill Hold
Not Officially Disclosed
Passenger Airbag
Not Officially Disclosed
Knee Airbag
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Traction Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Officially Disclosed
Engine Immobiliser
Not Officially Disclosed
Side Airbags
Not Officially Disclosed
Stability Control
Not Officially Disclosed
TCS
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Officially Disclosed
Airbags
4
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
AEB
Not Officially Disclosed
Hill Descent Control
Yes
ABS EBD
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
BA
Not Officially Disclosed
Brake Override System
Not Officially Disclosed
ABS
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Airbag
Not Officially Disclosed
Brake Assist
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Around View Monitor
Not Officially Disclosed
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Officially Disclosed
Blind Spot Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
360 Degree Camera
Yes
Rear View Camera
Yes
Parking Sensors
Rear
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Officially Disclosed
Lane Keep Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Highbeam
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Cruise Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Parking Sensors
Not Officially Disclosed
Reverse Camera
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Park Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Forward Collision Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Seat Trim
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Officially Disclosed
60 40 Split Seat
Not Officially Disclosed
Seat Material
Fabric
Steering Wheel Material
Not Officially Disclosed
Ambient Lighting
Not Officially Disclosed
Ventilated Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Officially Disclosed
Heated Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Wireless Charging
Not Officially Disclosed
Push Button Start
Not Officially Disclosed
AC Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Keyless Entry
Not Officially Disclosed
Power Windows
Not Officially Disclosed
Climate Control
Automatic
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Tailgate
Not Officially Disclosed
Sunroof
Not Officially Disclosed
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Infotainment System
Not Officially Disclosed
Apple CarPlay
Not Officially Disclosed
Android Auto
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Speakers
4
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Officially Disclosed
USB Ports
Not Officially Disclosed
Infotainment Screen
Not Officially Disclosed
Touchscreen
Not Officially Disclosed
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Officially Disclosed
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Officially Disclosed
Fog Lamps
Not Officially Disclosed
Roof Rails
Not Officially Disclosed
Exterior Colour Options
Not Officially Disclosed
LED Headlamps
Yes
Headlights
LED
Departure Angle
20 deg
Breakover Angle
20 deg
Locking Differential
Not Officially Disclosed
Terrain Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Wading Depth
1000 mm
Approach Angle
20 deg
4WD System Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Brake Type
Drums
Wheel Rim Size
Not Officially Disclosed
Spare Wheel Type
Steel
Handbrake Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Brake Type
Ventilated discs
Tyre Size
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension
Leaf springs
Service Plan
Not Officially Disclosed
Warranty
3 years / 100000 km
CO2 Emissions
Not Officially Disclosed
Ownership Role
Commercial passenger
Pricing Role
Ex-showroom price in UGX

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Country Slug
uganda
Model
Coaster
Market
Uganda
Brand
Toyota
Brand Slug
toyota
Make
Toyota
Country
Uganda
Variant
Coaster 4.2L Diesel 30-Seater MT
Source URL
https://www.toyota.co.ug/en/vehicles/toyota-uganda
Source Page URL
https://www.toyota.co.ug/en/vehicles/toyota-uganda
Source Name
Toyota Uganda / generation-matched Toyota data; user-supplied estimates for remaining fields
OEM URL
https://www.toyota.co.ug/en/vehicles/toyota-uganda
Fuel Economy Combined
8.0
Average Fuel Consumption
Not Officially Disclosed
Claimed Fuel Consumption
8.0 l/100km
Fuel Efficiency
8.0 l/100km
Combined Consumption
Not Officially Disclosed
Combined Consumption L 100km
8.0 l/100km
Price Source
Hagalu Uganda pricing team
Driving fit

Where the Toyota Coaster Fits Best

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

Who buys this

A school, employer, hotel or passenger-transport operator with regular group journeys, a suitable driver and a route that can accommodate a dedicated bus rather than a smaller van.

City
For a collection run around Kampala, the stops are as important as the road between them. Check whether the bus can wait clear of traffic and whether passengers can board without crossing behind reversing vehicles. A dry daytime demonstration is useful, but the operator should also consider the busiest departure and the visibility at an early or late shift change.
Highway
On a longer journey, seat count needs to be balanced with luggage, rest stops and the passenger group. Keep the aisle and exits clear, arrange a sensible boarding routine and agree where the driver will take breaks. A bus that keeps everyone together can simplify a group trip, provided the timetable leaves room for safe stops and unexpected delays.
Off-Road
This rear-wheel-drive passenger bus belongs on a route chosen for its access and surface condition, not simply on any road a smaller four-wheel-drive vehicle can manage. Inspect rough approaches, sharp changes in slope and turning space at rural destinations. Where a trip depends on difficult access, discuss the actual route with the supplier before accepting the vehicle.

Toyota Coaster 4.2L Diesel 30-Seater MT — Should You Buy It?

Worth considering for regular, well-planned group journeys; match the bus to the route before matching it to the budget.

The 30-seat Coaster offers a clear step up from a smaller passenger van when an operator genuinely needs the extra places. The purchase makes more sense with a regular timetable than with a vague hope of filling the bus. Compare the supplied seating layout, route access and maintenance arrangements alongside the Uganda vehicle price and Kampala on-road estimate. A written dealer quotation remains essential before making a buying commitment.

What's Good
  • ✓Thirty-seat format for regular group transport
  • ✓Diesel manual configuration clearly identified
  • ✓One bus can keep a scheduled group together
Watch Out For
  • ✕Needs more boarding, parking and turning space than a van
  • ✕Passenger capacity does not establish usable luggage space
  • ✕On-road charges outside Kampala need a destination-specific quotation

Toyota Coaster FAQs

The current recommended retail price listed for the Toyota Coaster 4.2L Diesel 30-Seater MT is USh395,000,000. This is the vehicle price before finance interest, insurance, registration and any dealer-added options.

The current ugandan range comprises Coaster 4.2L Diesel 30-Seater MT. Prices and equipment are shown by derivative so buyers can compare the actual local range rather than specifications from another market.

The listed ground clearance for the Toyota Coaster 4.2L Diesel 30-Seater MT is 180 mm. Use that number as a practical comparison point against similar cars, especially if you regularly deal with steep driveways, gravel roads or uneven parking areas.

The listed engine capacity for the Toyota Coaster 4.2L Diesel 30-Seater MT is 4164 cc, with output shown as 96 kW (129 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.

The combined fuel-economy figure shown for the Toyota Coaster 4.2L Diesel 30-Seater MT is around 12.5 km/l.

A school, employer, hotel or passenger-transport operator with regular group journeys, a suitable driver and a route that can accommodate a dedicated bus rather than a smaller van.

For a collection run around Kampala, the stops are as important as the road between them. Check whether the bus can wait clear of traffic and whether passengers can board without crossing behind reversing vehicles.

On a longer journey, seat count needs to be balanced with luggage, rest stops and the passenger group. Keep the aisle and exits clear, arrange a sensible boarding routine and agree where the driver will take breaks.

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

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Data verified against: Toyota Official Uganda Website

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