Suzuki Escudo
TD54WStock varies — page stays liveThe TD54W represents the 3rd generation Escudo 5-door, adopting a modern monocoque body structure with an integrated ladder frame and full-time 4WD.
Engine
J20A DOHC
Displacement
1,995 cc
Drive
4WD
Gearbox
4AT / 5MT
Fuel
Petrol
Body
SUV
Suzuki Escudo — representative 3rd gen (JT) imageChassis variants of the Escudo
ChassisEngineDisplacementDriveGearbox
TL52WJ20A DOHC1,995 cc4WD4AT / 5MTTD54WJ20A DOHC1,995 cc4WD4AT / 5MT
Dimensions & shipping volume
Length
4,390 mm
Width
1,810 mm
Height
1,695 mm
Weight
1,510 kg
Shipping volume
13.47 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
TD54W-100XXXXXXMay 2005 – Jun 2008Initial Phase (J20A Engine)
Import eligibility by country
Age limits are counted from the month of manufacture, not first registration. This TD54W was produced 2005–2008; 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 TD54W
What type of 4WD system does the TD54W have?
It utilizes a full-time 4WD system equipped with a 4-mode transfer switch (4H, 4H Lock, 4L Lock, and N).
How does the chassis construction of the TD54W differ from older generations?
It transitioned from a traditional body-on-frame design to a monocoque body structure with an integrated ladder frame for improved on-road handling and safety.