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Isuzu Elf Truck

NMR85Stock varies — page stays live

Standard-width cab built on a reinforced medium-duty class chassis frame, bridging the gap between light-duty NKR models and heavy wide-body NPR chassis configurations.

Engine
4JJ1-TCS D-Core
Displacement
2,999 cc
Drive
2WD (FR)
Gearbox
5MT / 6MT / Smoother-Ex
Fuel
Diesel
Body
Truck
Isuzu Elf Truck NMR85Isuzu Elf Truck — representative 6th Gen image

Dimensions & shipping volume

Length
4,690 mm
Width
1,695 mm
Height
1,980 mm
Weight
2,280 kg
Shipping volume
15.74 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
NMR85-7XXXXXXDec 2006 – Feb 2023NMR Medium Chassis Series

Import eligibility by country

Age limits are counted from the month of manufacture, not first registration. This NMR85 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 NMR85

What is the key advantage of the NMR85 over the NKR85?
The NMR85 provides a stronger suspension and axle rating similar to medium-duty classes, allowing it to carry heavier loads up to 3 tons while maintaining a narrow, easy-to-maneuver standard cab size.