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RZH112Stock varies — page stays live

The RZH112 is the long-wheelbase (LWB) equivalent of the 4th generation Hiace cargo van. Utilizing the 2.0-liter 1RZ-E engine, this chassis offered the perfect balance of cargo space and urban maneuverability, making it a favorite for logistics and delivery fleets.

Engine
1RZ-E SOHC 2.0L
Displacement
1,998 cc
Drive
2WD (FR)
Gearbox
4AT / 5MT
Fuel
Petrol
Body
Van
Toyota Hiace RZH112Toyota Hiace — representative 4th Gen (H100) image

Dimensions & shipping volume

Length
4,690 mm
Width
1,690 mm
Height
1,980 mm
Weight
1,620 kg
Shipping volume
15.69 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
RZH112V-DXXXXXXAug 1989 – Jul 1998Pre-facelift / Early EFI models
RZH112V-ZXXXXXXAug 1998 – Aug 2004Late-facelift / Safety-updated models

Import eligibility by country

Age limits are counted from the month of manufacture, not first registration. This RZH112 was produced 1989–2004; 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 RZH112

What is the cargo volume capability of the RZH112?
The RZH112 long-wheelbase configuration provides substantially more rear cargo length (approx. 250mm additional floor space) compared to the standard RZH102.