Nissan Dualis

KNJ10Stock varies — page stays live

Japanese-built four-wheel-drive (4WD) variant of the Dualis, produced at the Kyushu plant. Features Nissan's intelligent All-Mode 4x4-i system for improved wet and snow traction.

Engine
MR20DE 2.0L DOHC
Displacement
1,997 cc
Drive
4WD
Gearbox
CVT
Fuel
Petrol
Body
SUV
Nissan Dualis KNJ10Nissan Dualis — representative 1st Gen (J10) image

Chassis variants of the Dualis

KJ10MR20DE 2.0L DOHC1,997 ccFFCVTJ10MR20DE 2.0L DOHC1,997 ccFFCVT
KNJ10MR20DE 2.0L DOHC1,997 cc4WDCVT
NJ10MR20DE 2.0L DOHC1,997 cc4WDCVT

Dimensions & shipping volume

Length
4,315 mm
Width
1,780 mm
Height
1,615 mm
Weight
1,450 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
KNJ10-100001XXXXXXDec 2007Aug 2010Series 1 4WD (Kyushu Production)
KNJ10-200001XXXXXXAug 2010Mar 2014Facelift Series 2 4WD

Import eligibility by country

Age limits are counted from the month of manufacture, not first registration. This KNJ10 was produced 2007–2014; the statuses below are checked against Jul 2026.

KenyaNot eligible
8-year limit from manufacture — all units now exceed it.
UgandaCheck unit age
Only units manufactured Jul 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 KNJ10

How does the KNJ10's 4WD system work?
It uses Nissan's All-Mode 4x4-i system, allowing the driver to select between 2WD, Auto (which transfers torque to the rear wheels when slippage is detected), and a Locked 50:50 mode for low-speed off-road use.