Toyota Quantum gets larney

TOP END VAN: NEW OFFERING SEATS NINE WITH CAPTAIN-STYLED CHAIRS IN 2ND AND 3RD ROW

Power comes from same diesel engine found in Quantum, Fortuner and Hilux.

After launching the allnew Quantum a few month ago, Toyota last week introduced a luxury version of their popular people carrier badged as the Quantum XV.

Aimed at the Hyundai H-1, Volkswagen T6 Caravelle, Ford Transit Custom and the MercedesBenz Vito, the VX slots-in above the mid-range GL. It receives a redesigned front-end made-up of a restyled chrome grille, wider lower airdam and chrome fog light surrounds, LED Auto High Beam headlights, chrome door handles, electrically folding heated mirrors with chrome caps, chrome strips at the base of the doors and 17-inch alloy wheels.

Providing seating for nine, the VX’s arrangement comes in a 2+2+2+3 layout with the second and third rows boasting captain-style chairs complete with electrically fold-out ottoman leg rests for the former pair, while the fourth row sports a bench setup with a 60/40 split rear back.

Additionally equipped with wood detailing and blue ambient lighting, the VX’s list of standard equipment consists of a touchscreen infotainment system with Bluetooth and satellite navigation, dual sliding electric doors, a 4.2-inch TFT instrument cluster display, Adaptive

Cruise Control, electrically adjustable driver’s seat, rain sense wipers and a tilt/telescopically adjustable steering column.

Adding to this is a reverse camera with rear parking sensors, electric front windows, a 12-speaker sound system, rear sunblind, automatic air-conditioning, auto lock/unlock doors and partial leather seats with the steering wheel and gear lever featuring leather trim. On the safety front, the VX boasts Pre-Collision Assist with Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection, Lane Departure Alert, Traffic Sign Recognition, Blind Spot Monitoring, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Hill Assist Control, nine airbags, Lane Keeping Assist, Vehicle Stability Control and Trailer Sway Control.

Up front, power comes from the same 2.8 GD-6 turbodiesel engine as the Quantum, Hilux and Fortuner but like the former, detuned from 130kW to the same 115kW as the 14-seat GL. Torque is kept unchanged at 420Nm with drive going to the rear wheels via a six-speed automatic gearbox.

Claimed fuel consumption is 8.7l/100km with dimensions of 5 300mm in overall length, a wheelbase of 3 210mm, height of 1 990mm and width of 1 970mm. Ground clearance is rated at 175mm with the VX ticking the scales at 2 720kg.