Nissan Caravan
VWMGE24Stock varies — page stays liveThe VWMGE24 is a late-model fourth-generation Nissan Caravan featuring a 4WD drivetrain and the large-displacement 3.2-liter QD32 naturally aspirated diesel engine. Known for its indestructible mechanical nature, this chassis is highly prized for off-road and snowy environments.
Engine
QD32 3.2L Diesel
Displacement
3,153 cc
Drive
4WD
Gearbox
4AT / 5MT
Fuel
Diesel
Body
Van
Nissan Caravan — representative 4th Gen (E24) imageChassis variants of the Caravan
ChassisEngineDisplacementDriveGearbox
VPE25KA20DE 2.0L DOHC1,998 ccFR4AT / 5MTVWE25ZD30DDTi 3.0L Turbo Diesel2,953 ccFR4AT / 5MTVWMGE24QD32 3.2L Diesel3,153 cc4WD4AT / 5MT
Dimensions & shipping volume
Length
4,690 mm
Width
1,690 mm
Height
1,990 mm
Weight
1,910 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
VWMGE24XXXXXXSep 1996 – Apr 2001QD32 4WD Late E24
Import eligibility by country
Age limits are counted from the month of manufacture, not first registration. This VWMGE24 was produced 1996–2001; 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 VWMGE24
What does the 'M' stand for in VWMGE24?
In Nissan's E24 chassis coding, the 'M' indicates a 4WD drivetrain configuration.
Is the QD32 engine in the VWMGE24 turbocharged?
No, the QD32 in this commercial spec van is naturally aspirated, relying on its large 3.2L displacement for torque.