Nissan March
AK12Stock varies — page stays liveThe AK12 chassis represents the popular 1.2-liter version of the third-generation Nissan March, featuring round, retro-inspired bubble styling and nimble urban handling.
Engine
CR12DE DOHC
Displacement
1,240 cc
Drive
2WD (FF)
Gearbox
4AT / 5MT
Fuel
Petrol
Body
Hatchback
Nissan March — representative 3rd gen (K12) imageAK12 in stock now● 1 in stock now
View all in stockChassis variants of the March
ChassisEngineDisplacementDriveGearbox
AK12CR12DE DOHC1,240 ccFF4AT / 5MT
BK12CR14DE DOHC1,386 ccFF4AT / 5MTYK12HR15DE DOHC1,498 ccFFCVTK13HR12DE DOHC 3-cylinder1,198 ccFFCVTDimensions & shipping volume
Length
3,725 mm
Width
1,660 mm
Height
1,525 mm
Weight
940 kg
Shipping volume
9.43 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
AK12XXXXXXMar 2002 – Aug 2005Pre-facelift
AK12XXXXXXAug 2005 – Jul 2010Facelift
Import eligibility by country
Age limits are counted from the month of manufacture, not first registration. This AK12 was produced 2002–2010; 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 AK12
What engine is in the Nissan March AK12?
It features the 1.2-liter inline-4 CR12DE gasoline engine, delivering a balance of economy and responsiveness.
Is the AK12 equipped with a CVT?
While later K12 variations used CVTs, the early AK12 models primarily featured 4-speed automatic and 5-speed manual transmissions.