By Khulekani Dumisa

The popular Toyota Quantum and Hiace have received upgrades. The Hiace tweaks address the prevailing Covid-19 operating conditions whilst the Quantum changes are more cosmetic.

Upgraded Driver Guard for Hiace Ses’fikile

The enhanced driver guard, provides additional protection for the driver against possible Covid-19 transmission.

All Hiace Ses’fikile models produced from October 2020 onwards are fitted standard with the Covid-19 driver guard.

Added Convenience for Quantum

The Quantum range has been upgraded with the GL bus getting 16-inch alloy wheels shod with 235/65-R16 tyres (replacing the previously-employed steel versions), while also standardizing the wheel size between 11 and 14-seater models.

A new upgraded rear-view mirror incorporates an auto-dimming function (electro chromatic), as well as reverse camera display.

Panel Van and Crew Cab derivatives too benefit from the auto-dimming rear-view mirror and reverse camera upgrade.

Model Line-up Rationalisation

Based on market response and customer feedback, Toyota SA have reduced the number of derivatives within the Panel Van and Crew Cab ranges. The non-air-conditioned models have been discontinued while the Crew Cab line-up has been simplified by deleting the rear air-conditioned version from the line-up.

Model Line-up and Pricing

Quantum 2.8 LWB Panel Van 3-s      – R 535,700

Quantum 2.8 SLWB Panel Van 3-s   – R 574,600

Quantum 2.8 LWB Crew Cab 6-s       – R 545,300

Quantum 2.8 LWB GL Bus 11-s        – R 669,800

Quantum 2.8 SLWB GL Bus 14-s      – R 684,900

Quantum 2.8 LWB VX Bus 9-s           – R 985,600

All models are sold with a 9-services/90,000 km service plan and a 3-year/100,000 km warranty.