Nissan Condor
MK36CStock varies — page stays liveDesigned for lighter intra-city distribution, the MK36C employs the 4.7L J05D 4-cylinder turbo-diesel engine, striking a superb balance between fuel efficiency and urban maneuvering capability.
Engine
Hino J05D-TC Inline-4 Turbo Diesel
Displacement
4,728 cc
Drive
2WD (FR)
Gearbox
5MT / 6MT
Fuel
Diesel
Body
Truck
Nissan Condor — representative 3rd Gen (MK) imageChassis variants of the Condor
ChassisEngineDisplacementDriveGearbox
MK38LUD GH5TA / GH5TB Inline-4 Turbo Diesel4,728 ccFR6MT / 6AMTMK36AHino J07E-TC Inline-5 Turbo Diesel6,403 ccFR6MT / 5MTMK36CHino J05D-TC Inline-4 Turbo Diesel4,728 ccFR5MT / 6MT
Dimensions & shipping volume
Length
8,150 mm
Width
2,230 mm
Height
2,400 mm
Weight
3,850 kg
Shipping volume
43.62 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
MK36C-0XXXXXXJun 2004 – Jul 2010Standard Production
Import eligibility by country
Age limits are counted from the month of manufacture, not first registration. This MK36C was produced 2004–2010; 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 MK36C
What is the primary difference between the MK36A and MK36C?
The MK36A uses the larger 5-cylinder J07E engine (6.4L), whereas the MK36C is equipped with the smaller, more fuel-efficient 4-cylinder J05D engine (4.7L).