Meet the Foton Asambe 16-Seater Taxi

Designed for South Africa’s roads and communities, the Foton Asambe is a reliable, spacious, and cost-effective solution for passenger transport. Whether you're operating in bustling urban centers or connecting rural routes, the Asambe delivers comfort, safety, and durability every kilometer of the way.

Overview.

Performance That Works Choose between a robust 2.4L petrol engine (100 kW, 200 Nm) or a fuel-efficient 2.8L turbo diesel (96 kW, 280 Nm), both paired with a 5-speed manual transmission. With fuel consumption as low as 8.9 L/100km on the diesel model, the Asambe keeps operating costs in check while ensuring dependable performance.

Model Options

Exterior.

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Comfort and Practicality Inside, the Asambe offers a thoughtfully designed cabin with 16 fixed seats in a 2+4+3+3+4 configuration.
Spacious Comfort with Rear Air Vents Passengers enjoy ample legroom, fabric upholstery, and rear roof-mounted air vents for enhanced comfort.
Easy Access for Frequent Stops The high-roof, long-wheelbase design ensures easy entry and exit, making it ideal for frequent stops.

Interior.

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Safety Comes Standard Safety is paramount with features like ABS with EBD, a driver airbag, 3-point seatbelts for all passengers, and a high-mounted brake light. The Asambe is engineered to provide peace of mind for both drivers and passengers.
Smart Features Stay connected with a radio system featuring USB and AUX inputs, central locking, and a 3.5-inch digital instrument cluster.
Convenience Features That Shine Additional conveniences include electric side mirrors, LED daytime running lights, and a rear window defroster.

SPECS & PRICING

2.4i Petrol (16 Seater)

From R439,900

2.8 Diesel (16 Seater)

From R499,900

ENGINE & DRIVETRAIN

Displacement (L) 2.4 2.8
Power (kW) (Peak) 100 96
Torque (Nm) (Peak) 200 280
Gearbox 5MT 5MT
Emission Standard Euro IV Euro IV
Brakes Front: Disk, Rear: Drum Front: Disk, Rear: Drum
Power Steering Hydraulic Hydraulic
Fuel Petrol Diesel

WHEELS & TYRES

Size15-inch
Tyre Size195R15C
SpareSteel

DIMENSIONS


Exterior Dimensions (L*W*H mm) 5390x1920x2285
Wheelbase (mm) 3110

SUSPENSION

N/A

EXTERIOR

Body TypeHigh Roof, Long Wheelbase
Back DoorTilt-up
Side DoorSingle Sliding
​Passanger Seating16​
​LED DRLs●​
​HeadlightsHalogen
Electric Side Mirrors
Side Mirrors Fold Manual
Rear Window Defrost
Door HandlesChrome
Rear Window Wiper & Washer
HornHigh & Low

INTERIOR

Steering Wheel Leather
Steering Wheel Adjustment Tilt
Aircon Front & Rear
Instrument Cluster 3.5-inch Colour
Speakers 2
Reading Light
Step Light
Central Locking

CONNECTIVITY & COMFORT

​Sun VisorDriver & Passanger​
​Fabric Seats●​
​Cup Holders Front Doors​●
​Front Door Storage​●
​12V Socket​●
USB Driver​●
​Radio & AUX-in
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SAFETY

​Driver Airbag​●
​ABS & EBD
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​Engine & Body Immobiliser​●
3-Point SeatbeltsFront
​Passanger SeatsAll​
​Warning Triangle​●​

DRIVER SUPPORT SYSTEMS

N/A

WARRANTY & SERVICE

Warranty 2-Year 200 000 Km Warranty 2-Year 200 000 Km Warranty
Service Plan Service Plans Available Service Plans Available
Service Interval Distance 10 000 Km 15 000 Km
The next steps. Get in touch with Westvaal Foton now to book a test drive in the exciting Foton Asambe as soon as possible.