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The VWE25 is one of the most popular diesel configurations of the E25 Caravan, utilizing the powerful 3.0-liter ZD30 series direct-injection turbo-diesel engine. It offers high torque output ideal for towing and hauling heavy cargo.

Engine
ZD30DDTi 3.0L Turbo Diesel
Displacement
2,953 cc
Drive
2WD (FR)
Gearbox
4AT / 5MT
Fuel
Diesel
Body
Van
Nissan Caravan VWE25Nissan Caravan — representative 5th Gen (E25) image

Chassis variants of the Caravan

VPE25KA20DE 2.0L DOHC1,998 ccFR4AT / 5MT
VWE25ZD30DDTi 3.0L Turbo Diesel2,953 ccFR4AT / 5MT
VWMGE24QD32 3.2L Diesel3,153 cc4WD4AT / 5MT

Dimensions & shipping volume

Length
4,690 mm
Width
1,690 mm
Height
1,990 mm
Weight
1,780 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
VWE25XXXXXXApr 2001 – Jun 2012ZD30 Diesel Variant

Import eligibility by country

Age limits are counted from the month of manufacture, not first registration. This VWE25 was produced 2001–2012; the statuses below are checked against Aug 2026.

KenyaNot eligible
8-year limit from manufacture — all units now exceed it.
UgandaCheck unit age
Only units manufactured Aug 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 VWE25

Is the VWE25 turbocharged?
Yes, it features the ZD30DDTi direct-injection turbo-diesel engine (earlier versions used the naturally aspirated ZD30DD direct-injection engine depending on exact specification).
What is the primary advantage of the VWE25 over petrol models?
It offers significantly higher low-end torque (approx 209 Nm or more depending on year) and superior fuel efficiency under heavy loads.