Nissan March
YK12Stock varies — page stays liveIntroduced during the mid-cycle refresh of the K12 generation, the YK12 incorporates the modern HR15DE engine mated to Nissan's Xtronic CVT, providing superior fuel efficiency and smoother power delivery.
Engine
HR15DE DOHC
Displacement
1,498 cc
Drive
2WD (FF)
Gearbox
CVT
Fuel
Petrol
Body
Hatchback
Nissan March — representative 3rd gen (K12) imageChassis variants of the March
ChassisEngineDisplacementDriveGearbox
AK12CR12DE DOHC1,240 ccFF4AT / 5MTBK12CR14DE DOHC1,386 ccFF4AT / 5MTYK12HR15DE DOHC1,498 ccFFCVT
K13HR12DE DOHC 3-cylinder1,198 ccFFCVTDimensions & shipping volume
Length
3,725 mm
Width
1,660 mm
Height
1,525 mm
Weight
1,010 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
YK12XXXXXXAug 2005 – Jul 20101.5L CVT Facelift Series
Import eligibility by country
Age limits are counted from the month of manufacture, not first registration. This YK12 was produced 2005–2010; 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 YK12
What transmission is standard on the YK12?
The YK12 is paired exclusively with Nissan's Xtronic CVT to maximize fuel economy from its 1.5-liter engine.
Is the YK12 significantly faster than the AK12?
Yes, the 1.5L HR15DE engine provides a noticeable bump in horsepower (approx 109 hp) compared to the 1.2L engine (approx 90 hp).