Suzuki Escudo
TL52WStock varies — page stays liveThe TL52W chassis represents the 2nd generation Escudo 3-door hardtop. It offers a short-wheelbase body designed for tight off-road trails, paired with a reliable 2.0-liter inline-4 engine.
Engine
J20A DOHC
Displacement
1,995 cc
Drive
4WD
Gearbox
4AT / 5MT
Fuel
Petrol
Body
SUV
Suzuki Escudo — representative 2nd gen (FT/GT) imageChassis variants of the Escudo
ChassisEngineDisplacementDriveGearbox
TL52WJ20A DOHC1,995 cc4WD4AT / 5MT
TD54WJ20A DOHC1,995 cc4WD4AT / 5MTDimensions & shipping volume
Length
3,905 mm
Width
1,695 mm
Height
1,685 mm
Weight
1,310 kg
Shipping volume
11.15 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
TL52W-100XXXXXXNov 1998 – Apr 2000Early Type
TL52W-120XXXXXXApr 2000 – May 2005Late Type / Minor Change
Import eligibility by country
Age limits are counted from the month of manufacture, not first registration. This TL52W was produced 1998–2005; 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 TL52W
What engine is in the Escudo TL52W?
The TL52W is equipped with the 2.0-liter J20A DOHC 4-cylinder gasoline engine.
Is the TL52W a 3-door or 5-door vehicle?
The TL52W is a 3-door compact SUV model.