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Toyota Allex

NZE121Stock varies — page stays live

The NZE121 is the front-wheel-drive 1.5L model of the Toyota Allex, representing the most common variant purchased for daily JDM commuting due to its outstanding fuel economy and low maintenance costs.

Engine
1NZ-FE VVT-i
Displacement
1,496 cc
Drive
2WD (FF)
Gearbox
4AT / 5MT
Fuel
Petrol
Body
Hatchback
Toyota Allex NZE121Toyota Allex — representative 1st Gen (E120) image

Chassis variants of the Allex

NZE1211NZ-FE VVT-i1,496 ccFF4AT / 5MT
NZE1241NZ-FE VVT-i1,496 cc4WD4ATZZE1221ZZ-FE VVT-i1,794 ccFF4AT

Dimensions & shipping volume

Length
4,175 mm
Width
1,695 mm
Height
1,470 mm
Weight
1,090 kg
Shipping volume
10.4 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
NZE121-0XXXXXXJan 2001 – Apr 2004Early Production / Series 1
NZE121-3XXXXXXApr 2004 – Sep 2006Facelift (Teardrop Headlamps) / Series 2

Import eligibility by country

Age limits are counted from the month of manufacture, not first registration. This NZE121 was produced 2001–2006; the statuses below are checked against Aug 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 NZE121

What is the difference between the Allex NZE121 and the Corolla Runx?
The primary differences are styling details; the Allex featured a European-style front grille design and different dealer channel exclusivity in Japan compared to the Runx.
Does the 1NZ-FE engine use a timing chain or belt?
The 1NZ-FE engine utilizes a maintenance-free timing chain rather than a timing belt.