Toyota Wish
ZNE10Stock varies — page stays liveThe ZNE10 is the front-wheel-drive 1.8L launch model of the first-generation Toyota Wish. Powered by the dependable 1ZZ-FE engine, it delivered practical performance and excellent cabin space, making it a highly popular choice for urban families.
Engine
1ZZ-FE VVT-i
Displacement
1,794 cc
Drive
2WD (FF)
Gearbox
4AT
Fuel
Petrol
Body
MPV
Toyota Wish — representative 1st Generation (10-series) imageChassis variants of the Wish
ChassisEngineDisplacementDriveGearbox
ZNE101ZZ-FE VVT-i1,794 ccFF4AT
ZNE141ZZ-FE VVT-i1,794 cc4WD4ATANE101AZ-FSE D-41,998 ccFFCVTZGE202ZR-FAE Valvematic1,797 ccFFCVTZGE252ZR-FAE Valvematic1,797 cc4WDCVTDimensions & shipping volume
Length
4,550 mm
Width
1,695 mm
Height
1,590 mm
Weight
1,300 kg
Shipping volume
12.26 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
ZNE10-000XXXXXXJan 2003 – Aug 2005Pre-facelift
ZNE10-022XXXXXXSep 2005 – Mar 2009Facelift
Import eligibility by country
Age limits are counted from the month of manufacture, not first registration. This ZNE10 was produced 2003–2009; 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 ZNE10
What automatic transmission does the ZNE10 use?
It uses a 4-speed automatic transmission (Super ECT).
Does the ZNE10 have a timing belt or timing chain?
The 1ZZ-FE engine in the ZNE10 is equipped with a maintenance-free timing chain.