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Isuzu Elf Truck

NKR85Stock varies — page stays live

Standard cab 6th generation Elf truck optimized for urban utility. It features the highly durable and fuel-efficient 3.0-liter common rail turbo-diesel engine.

Engine
4JJ1-TCS D-Core
Displacement
2,999 cc
Drive
2WD (FR)
Gearbox
5MT / 6MT / Smoother-Ex
Fuel
Diesel
Body
Truck
Isuzu Elf Truck NKR85Isuzu Elf Truck — representative 6th Gen image

Dimensions & shipping volume

Length
4,690 mm
Width
1,695 mm
Height
1,965 mm
Weight
2,150 kg
Shipping volume
15.62 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
NKR85-7XXXXXXDec 2006 – May 2011Early 6th Gen Emission Phase
NKR85-8XXXXXXJun 2011 – Feb 2023Late 6th Gen DPD/SCR Phase

Import eligibility by country

Age limits are counted from the month of manufacture, not first registration. This NKR85 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 NKR85

What is the cargo capacity rating for the NKR85?
The NKR85 typically covers standard payload ratings from 1.5 tons up to 2.0 tons depending on the wheelbase and deck configuration.
What engine oil is recommended for the 4JJ1-TCS in the NKR85?
Isuzu recommends low-ash 10W-30 or 15W-40 oils meeting JASO DH-2 standards to avoid clogging the DPD filter.