Toyota Funcargo
NCP21Stock varies — page stays liveThe NCP21 chassis is the larger-displacement version of the front-wheel-drive Funcargo, equipped with the 1.5-liter 1NZ-FE engine. This variant offers a significant bump in horsepower and torque, making it much more capable on highway trips and when hauling heavy cargo compared to the 1.3L NCP20.
Engine
1NZ-FE VVT-i
Displacement
1,496 cc
Drive
2WD (FF)
Gearbox
4AT
Fuel
Petrol
Body
Hatchback
Toyota Funcargo — representative 1st Gen (XP20) imageChassis variants of the Funcargo
Dimensions & shipping volume
Length
3,860 mm
Width
1,660 mm
Height
1,680 mm
Weight
1,030 kg
Shipping volume
10.76 M³
Manufacture year vs. registration year
Japanese paperwork shows the first registration date, but African customs count age from the month of manufacture. Verify with the chassis serial before purchase:
Serial prefixProduction periodSeries
NCP21-0001XXXXXXAug 1999 – Aug 2002Pre-facelift
NCP21-5000XXXXXXAug 2002 – Sep 2005Facelift
Import eligibility by country
Age limits are counted from the month of manufacture, not first registration. This NCP21 was produced 1999–2005; the statuses below are checked against Aug 2026.
KenyaNot eligible
8-year limit from manufacture — all units now exceed it.UgandaNot eligible
15-year limit from manufacture — all units now exceed it.TanzaniaEligible
No age ban; vehicles over 10 years pay additional excise duty.ZambiaEligible
No age limit; surtax applies to vehicles older than 5 years.MalawiEligible
No age limit; duty calculated on cc and age band.Common questions about the NCP21
How does the performance of the NCP21 compare to the NCP20?
The NCP21 uses the 1.5L 1NZ-FE engine producing 110 PS, while the NCP20 uses the 1.3L 2NZ-FE producing 88 PS, providing much better acceleration and highway cruising comfort.
Is the rear suspension layout of the NCP21 different from the 4WD models?
Yes, the NCP21 is front-wheel drive and uses a torsion beam rear suspension, which allows for a lower cargo floor floor than the 4WD NCP25 models.