Nissan Dualis

J10Stock varies — page stays live

The initial front-wheel drive (2WD) model imported directly from the UK to Japan. It gained a reputation for its European-tuned SACHS suspension, providing a firm and sporty ride.

Engine
MR20DE 2.0L DOHC
Displacement
1,997 cc
Drive
2WD (FF)
Gearbox
CVT
Fuel
Petrol
Body
SUV
Nissan Dualis J10Nissan Dualis — representative 1st Gen (J10) image

Chassis variants of the Dualis

KJ10MR20DE 2.0L DOHC1,997 ccFFCVT
J10MR20DE 2.0L DOHC1,997 ccFFCVT
KNJ10MR20DE 2.0L DOHC1,997 cc4WDCVTNJ10MR20DE 2.0L DOHC1,997 cc4WDCVT

Dimensions & shipping volume

Length
4,315 mm
Width
1,780 mm
Height
1,615 mm
Weight
1,370 kg
Shipping volume
12.4 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
J10-000001XXXXXXMay 2007Dec 2007UK Import Pre-facelift

Import eligibility by country

Age limits are counted from the month of manufacture, not first registration. This J10 was produced 2007–2007; the statuses below are checked against Jul 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 J10

Are parts interchangeable between J10 and KJ10 models?
Most mechanical and body parts are highly interchangeable, though some trim pieces and suspension components may have minor differences due to British vs. Japanese sourcing.