Toyota Allex
ZZE122Stock varies — page stays liveThe ZZE122 is powered by the larger 1.8-liter 1ZZ-FE engine. Marketed under the XS180 trim level, it delivers improved highway passing power and optional upscale interior features over the 1.5L models.
Engine
1ZZ-FE VVT-i
Displacement
1,794 cc
Drive
2WD (FF)
Gearbox
4AT
Fuel
Petrol
Body
Hatchback
Toyota Allex — representative 1st Gen (E120) imageChassis variants of the Allex
ChassisEngineDisplacementDriveGearbox
NZE1211NZ-FE VVT-i1,496 ccFF4AT / 5MTNZE1241NZ-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
1,140 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
ZZE122-0XXXXXXJan 2001 – Apr 2004Early Production XS180 / Series 1
ZZE122-3XXXXXXApr 2004 – Sep 2006Facelift XS180 / Series 2
Import eligibility by country
Age limits are counted from the month of manufacture, not first registration. This ZZE122 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 ZZE122
Is the ZZE122 equipped with the high-revving 2ZZ-GE engine?
No, the ZZE122 uses the standard 1.8L 1ZZ-FE engine. The high-performance 190hp 2ZZ-GE engine is designated under the ZZE123 chassis code (RS180 trim).
What features did the XS180 trim on the ZZE122 offer?
The XS180 trim commonly included wood-grain style interior panels, climate control, an upgraded instrument cluster, and upgraded fabric seats.