Isuzu Elf Truck
NJR85Stock varies — page stays liveThe NJR85 configuration focuses on metropolitan delivery tasks, featuring an independent front suspension (IFS) option for passenger-car-like ride comfort and a lower flat-bed design for easier loading.
Engine
4JJ1-TCN D-Core
Displacement
2,999 cc
Drive
2WD (FR)
Gearbox
5MT / Smoother-Ex
Fuel
Diesel
Body
Truck
Isuzu Elf Truck — representative 6th Gen imageChassis variants of the Elf Truck
ChassisEngineDisplacementDriveGearbox
NKR854JJ1-TCS D-Core2,999 ccFR5MT / 6MT / Smoother-ExNJR854JJ1-TCN D-Core2,999 ccFR5MT / Smoother-Ex
NPR854JJ1-TCS D-Core2,999 ccFR6MT / Smoother-ExNKR814HL1 Direct Injection4,777 ccFR5MT / 6MT / Smoother-ENMR854JJ1-TCS D-Core2,999 ccFR5MT / 6MT / Smoother-ExDimensions & shipping volume
Length
4,695 mm
Width
1,695 mm
Height
1,970 mm
Weight
2,080 kg
Shipping volume
15.68 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
NJR85-7XXXXXXDec 2006 – Feb 2023Standard NJR Series
Import eligibility by country
Age limits are counted from the month of manufacture, not first registration. This NJR85 was produced 2006–2023; the statuses below are checked against Jul 2026.
KenyaCheck unit age
Only units manufactured Jul 2018 or later qualify (8-year limit).UgandaCheck unit age
Only units manufactured Jul 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 NJR85
How does the NJR85 ride comfort compare to standard NKR models?
NJR85 models equipped with independent front suspension provide significantly smoother handling and reduced vibration over urban road imperfections.