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Toyota Allion

AZT240Stock varies — page stays live

The top-of-the-line performance trim of the first-generation Allion, utilizing a 2.0-liter direct-injection D-4 engine combined with an early-generation Super CVT-i for smooth power delivery.

Engine
1AZ-FSE D-4
Displacement
1,998 cc
Drive
2WD (FF)
Gearbox
CVT
Fuel
Petrol
Body
Sedan
Toyota Allion AZT240Toyota Allion — representative 1st Generation (T240) image

Chassis variants of the Allion

NZT2401NZ-FE VVT-i1,496 ccFF4ATZZT2401ZZ-FE VVT-i1,794 ccFF4AT
AZT2401AZ-FSE D-41,998 ccFFCVT
NZT2601NZ-FE VVT-i1,496 ccFFCVTZRT2602ZR-FE / 2ZR-FAE Valvematic1,797 ccFFCVT

Dimensions & shipping volume

Length
4,550 mm
Width
1,695 mm
Height
1,470 mm
Weight
1,240 kg
Shipping volume
11.34 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
AZT240-0001001XXXXXXDec 2001 – Nov 2004Pre-facelift
AZT240-5000001XXXXXXDec 2004 – May 2007Facelift

Import eligibility by country

Age limits are counted from the month of manufacture, not first registration. This AZT240 was produced 2001–2007; 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 AZT240

What transmission is used in the AZT240 Allion?
Unlike the 1.5L and 1.8L models of the same era, the 2.0L AZT240 came equipped with a Super CVT-i continuously variable transmission.
What should I look out for with the 1AZ-FSE engine?
The 1AZ-FSE utilizes direct injection (D-4) which is highly sensitive to fuel quality and can suffer from carbon buildup on intake valves over time.