Nissan Caravan
VPE25Stock varies — page stays liveThe VPE25 chassis represents the early petrol-powered commercial van variant of the fifth-generation Caravan. It uses the 2.0-liter DOHC KA20DE engine, providing reliable and low-maintenance operation for urban delivery routes.
Engine
KA20DE 2.0L DOHC
Displacement
1,998 cc
Drive
2WD (FR)
Gearbox
4AT / 5MT
Fuel
Petrol
Body
Van
Nissan Caravan — representative 5th Gen (E25) imageChassis variants of the Caravan
ChassisEngineDisplacementDriveGearbox
VPE25KA20DE 2.0L DOHC1,998 ccFR4AT / 5MT
VWE25ZD30DDTi 3.0L Turbo Diesel2,953 ccFR4AT / 5MTVWMGE24QD32 3.2L Diesel3,153 cc4WD4AT / 5MTDimensions & shipping volume
Length
4,690 mm
Width
1,690 mm
Height
1,990 mm
Weight
1,590 kg
Shipping volume
15.77 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
VPE25XXXXXXApr 2001 – Aug 2007KA20DE Petrol Early Phase
Import eligibility by country
Age limits are counted from the month of manufacture, not first registration. This VPE25 was produced 2001–2007; 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 VPE25
What engine is equipped in the Nissan Caravan VPE25?
It is equipped with the 2.0-liter KA20DE naturally aspirated gasoline engine.
When did Nissan stop producing the VPE25?
Production ended in August 2007 when Nissan transitioned to the QR-series petrol engines.