Toyota Probox Van
NCP51Stock varies — page stays liveThe most widely popular 1.5-liter front-wheel-drive variant of the first-generation Probox. It balances durability with sufficient power to haul heavier loads over highway distances.
Engine
1NZ-FE VVT-i
Displacement
1,496 cc
Drive
2WD (FF)
Gearbox
5MT / 4AT
Fuel
Petrol
Body
Hatchback
Toyota Probox Van — representative 1st Gen (XP50) imageNCP51 in stock now● 6 in stock now
View all in stockChassis variants of the Probox Van
ChassisEngineDisplacementDriveGearbox
NCP502NZ-FE VVT-i1,298 ccFF5MT / 4ATNCP511NZ-FE VVT-i1,496 ccFF5MT / 4AT
NCP551NZ-FE VVT-i1,496 cc4WD5MT / 4ATNSP1601NR-FE Dual VVT-i1,329 ccFFCVTNCP1601NZ-FE VVT-i1,496 ccFFCVTDimensions & shipping volume
Length
4,195 mm
Width
1,690 mm
Height
1,510 mm
Weight
1,040 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
NCP51-0001XXXXXXJul 2002 – Aug 2014Original Run
Import eligibility by country
Age limits are counted from the month of manufacture, not first registration. This NCP51 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 NCP51
Why is the NCP51 highly sought after globally?
Its 1NZ-FE engine is legendary for running hundreds of thousands of kilometers without major failures, and spare parts are easily accessible worldwide.