Isuzu Elf Truck
NPR85Stock varies — page stays liveA wide-cab model that delivers increased load width and heavy-duty chassis construction, satisfying regional distribution routes needing high volume capacity paired with the economical 3.0L engine.
Engine
4JJ1-TCS D-Core
Displacement
2,999 cc
Drive
2WD (FR)
Gearbox
6MT / 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-ExNPR854JJ1-TCS D-Core2,999 ccFR6MT / Smoother-Ex
NKR814HL1 Direct Injection4,777 ccFR5MT / 6MT / Smoother-ENMR854JJ1-TCS D-Core2,999 ccFR5MT / 6MT / Smoother-ExDimensions & shipping volume
Length
5,985 mm
Width
1,915 mm
Height
2,250 mm
Weight
2,550 kg
Shipping volume
25.79 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
NPR85-7XXXXXXDec 2006 – Feb 2023Wide Cab 3.0L Series
Import eligibility by country
Age limits are counted from the month of manufacture, not first registration. This NPR85 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 NPR85
Why choose the NPR85 over the NPR75 or NPR82?
The NPR85 utilizes the highly reliable 3.0L 4JJ1 engine, which offers superior fuel economy and easier maintenance compared to larger displacement powerplants, whilst still maintaining the spacious wide cabin design.