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ZGE20Stock varies — page stays live

The ZGE20 is the flagship front-wheel-drive 1.8L model of the second-generation Toyota Wish. Powered by the advanced Valvematic 2ZR-FAE engine and coupled to a 7-speed Super CVT-i, it brought significant improvements in fuel efficiency, safety, and modern interior styling.

Engine
2ZR-FAE Valvematic
Displacement
1,797 cc
Drive
2WD (FF)
Gearbox
CVT
Fuel
Petrol
Body
MPV
Toyota Wish ZGE20Toyota Wish — representative 2nd Generation (20-series) image

Chassis variants of the Wish

ZNE101ZZ-FE VVT-i1,794 ccFF4ATZNE141ZZ-FE VVT-i1,794 cc4WD4ATANE101AZ-FSE D-41,998 ccFFCVT
ZGE202ZR-FAE Valvematic1,797 ccFFCVT
ZGE252ZR-FAE Valvematic1,797 cc4WDCVT

Dimensions & shipping volume

Length
4,590 mm
Width
1,695 mm
Height
1,590 mm
Weight
1,350 kg
Shipping volume
12.37 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
ZGE20-000XXXXXXApr 2009 – Mar 20122nd Gen Pre-facelift
ZGE20-011XXXXXXApr 2012 – Oct 20172nd Gen Facelift

Import eligibility by country

Age limits are counted from the month of manufacture, not first registration. This ZGE20 was produced 2009–2017; 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 ZGE20

What is Valvematic technology on the ZGE20?
Valvematic is a variable valve lift mechanism that continuously adjusts both intake valve timing and lift to improve fuel economy, engine responsiveness, and lower CO2 emissions.
Can you shift gears manually on the ZGE20?
Yes, the Super CVT-i features a 7-speed sequential manual shift mode via the gear lever or paddle shifters on select trims.