REAL MOTOR JAPAN
Sign UpLog In

Toyota Noah

AZR60Stock varies — page stays live

The AZR60 was the front-wheel drive (FF) platform of the pioneering first-generation Toyota Noah. It featured the direct-injection 1AZ-FSE engine, initially mated to a 4-speed automatic transmission before transitioning to a CVT during the 2004 facelift to improve fuel efficiency.

Engine
1AZ-FSE 2.0L D-4
Displacement
1,998 cc
Drive
2WD (FF)
Gearbox
4AT / CVT
Fuel
Petrol
Body
Minivan
Toyota Noah AZR60Toyota Noah — representative 1st Gen (R60) image

Chassis variants of the Noah

AZR601AZ-FSE 2.0L D-41,998 ccFF4AT / CVT
AZR651AZ-FSE 2.0L D-41,998 cc4WD4AT / CVTZRR702.0L dual VVT-i / Valvematic1,986 ccFFCVT

Dimensions & shipping volume

Length
4,580 mm
Width
1,695 mm
Height
1,850 mm
Weight
1,500 kg
Shipping volume
14.36 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
AZR60-0001001XXXXXXNov 2001 – Aug 2004Pre-facelift (4-Speed Automatic)
AZR60-0300001XXXXXXAug 2004 – May 2007Facelift (Super CVT-i)

Import eligibility by country

Age limits are counted from the month of manufacture, not first registration. This AZR60 was produced 2001–2007; 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 AZR60

What is the primary engine issue with the AZR60 1AZ-FSE?
The 1AZ-FSE uses Toyota's early D-4 direct injection system, which is prone to carbon buildup on the intake valves and EGR system if driven primarily on short city trips. Regular maintenance and high-quality fuel can help mitigate this.
How can I tell if my AZR60 has a CVT or a 4-speed automatic?
Models built prior to August 2004 feature the 4-speed automatic transmission, while models built from August 2004 onwards are equipped with the Super CVT-i.