Toyota Probox Van

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The base gasoline model of the original XP50 Probox. Featuring a 1.3-liter 2NZ-FE engine, it was built specifically for efficient stop-and-go urban courier operations with minimal maintenance requirements.

Engine
2NZ-FE VVT-i
Displacement
1,298 cc
Drive
2WD (FF)
Gearbox
5MT / 4AT
Fuel
Petrol
Body
Hatchback
Toyota Probox Van NCP50Toyota Probox Van — representative 1st Gen (XP50) image

Chassis variants of the Probox Van

Dimensions & shipping volume

Length
4,195 mm
Width
1,690 mm
Height
1,510 mm
Weight
1,000 kg
Shipping volume
10.71 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
NCP50-0001XXXXXXJul 2002Aug 2014Original Run

Import eligibility by country

Age limits are counted from the month of manufacture, not first registration. This NCP50 was produced 2002–2014; the statuses below are checked against Aug 2026.

KenyaNot eligible
8-year limit from manufacture — all units now exceed it.
UgandaCheck unit age
Only units manufactured Aug 2011 or later qualify (15-year limit).
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 NCP50

What is the key advantage of the NCP50 1.3L variant?
It offers exceptional fuel efficiency and lower tax rates in certain markets, making it a highly cost-effective fleet delivery vehicle.