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Nissan Tiida

JC11Stock varies — page stays live

The JC11 is the higher-displacement variant of the first-generation Tiida, featuring the 1.8-liter MR18DE engine. It offered a more spirited driving experience, improved highway cruising performance, and was frequently paired with premium interior options such as leather-accented upholstery.

Engine
MR18DE DOHC
Displacement
1,797 cc
Drive
2WD (FF)
Gearbox
CVT / 6MT
Fuel
Petrol
Body
Hatchback
Nissan Tiida JC11Nissan Tiida — representative 1st gen (C11) image

Chassis variants of the Tiida

C11HR15DE DOHC1,498 ccFFCVT / 4AT / 5MT
JC11MR18DE DOHC1,797 ccFFCVT / 6MT

Dimensions & shipping volume

Length
4,205 mm
Width
1,695 mm
Height
1,535 mm
Weight
1,190 kg
Shipping volume
10.94 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
JC11-0XXXXXXJan 2005 – Jan 2008Pre-facelift
JC11-3XXXXXXJan 2008 – Aug 2012Facelift

Import eligibility by country

Age limits are counted from the month of manufacture, not first registration. This JC11 was produced 2005–2012; 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 JC11

Was there a manual transmission option for the Tiida JC11?
Yes, unlike the 1.5L C11, the 1.8L JC11 was offered with a 6-speed manual transmission (6MT) for drivers looking for a sportier feel.
How does the JC11 differ from the standard C11?
The JC11 features a larger 1.8L MR18DE engine instead of the 1.5L, standard 15-inch wheels, and upgraded suspension tuning to handle the increased weight and power.