2018 Toyota Quantum

*Toyota Quantum 2.5D-4D Panel Van 2018 specs* - LWB workhorse

### *Engine & Drivetrain*
- *Engine:* 2.5L D-4D diesel, 4-cylinder turbo
- *Capacity:* 2494 cc
- *Power:* 75 kW / 101 hp
- *Torque:* 260 Nm
- *Transmission:* 5-speed manual
- *Drivetrain:* Rear wheel drive 4x2
- *0-100 km/h:* 25.4 seconds
- *Fuel consumption:* 9.4 L/100km
- *CO2:* 258 g/km
- *Fuel tank:* 70L

### *Body & Capacity*
*2 variants in 2018:*
*1. LWB Panel Van 3-seater*
- *Length:* 5380 mm
- *Load volume:* ∼6.1 m³
- *Payload:* ∼1200 kg

*2. SLWB Panel Van 3-seater* _Super Long Wheelbase_
- *Length:* 5915 mm
- *Load volume:* ∼7.7 m³
- *Payload:* ∼1300 kg

*Both:*
- *Width:* 1880 mm
- *Height:* 2275 mm
- *Wheelbase:* 3110 mm LWB / 3860 mm SLWB
- *Ground clearance:* 180 mm
- *Seats:* 3 - driver + 2 passenger
- *GVM:* 3500 kg
- *Towing:* 1500 kg

### *Standard Features 2018*
*Safety:* 2 airbags, ABS, EBD
*Comfort:* Aircon, power steering, electric windows front, radio/CD, central locking
*Work:* Sliding side door widened for Euro pallets, rear barn doors, tie-down hooks

### *Service & Warranty SA*
- *Warranty:* 3yr/100,000 km
- *Service interval:* 10,000 km
- *Engine:* Known for 2.5 D-4D reliability. Same engine as Hilux/Prado of that era

### *Used price SA 2026*

*Pros:* Legendary reliability, huge load space, RWD handles weight well, cheap parts, strong resale, 70L tank = 700km+ range
*Cons:* Slow 25.4s 0-100, 9.4L/100km for diesel, only 75kW, basic interior, 5-speed only

*2.5 vs 2.8:* 2019 facelift brought 2.8L 130kW/420Nm with 6-speed. 2018 2.5L is older but proven and cheaper to buy.

*Panel Van vs Bus:* Panel van has no windows behind front seats. Bus has seats for 11-14 people.

*Things to check when buying:*
1. *Service history* - 10,000km intervals critical on D-4D
2. *Turbo/boost pipes* - check for leaks
3. *Clutch* - heavy use vehicles wear clutches
4. *Rust* - check load bay and door sills

The Quantum is the go-to for courier, trades, and conversion. Bulletproof but basic.