Toyota Allion
NZT260Stock varies — page stays liveThe entry-level model of the second-generation Allion. Unlike its predecessor, the T260 1.5-liter model features a Super CVT-i transmission, vastly improving fuel economy and smoothness.
Engine
1NZ-FE VVT-i
Displacement
1,496 cc
Drive
2WD (FF)
Gearbox
CVT
Fuel
Petrol
Body
Sedan
Toyota Allion — representative 2nd Generation (T260) imageChassis variants of the Allion
ChassisEngineDisplacementDriveGearbox
NZT2401NZ-FE VVT-i1,496 ccFF4ATZZT2401ZZ-FE VVT-i1,794 ccFF4ATAZT2401AZ-FSE D-41,998 ccFFCVTNZT2601NZ-FE VVT-i1,496 ccFFCVT
ZRT2602ZR-FE / 2ZR-FAE Valvematic1,797 ccFFCVTDimensions & shipping volume
Length
4,565 mm
Width
1,695 mm
Height
1,475 mm
Weight
1,200 kg
Shipping volume
11.41 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
NZT260-3000001XXXXXXJun 2007 – Mar 2010Pre-facelift
NZT260-3095001XXXXXXApr 2010 – May 2016First Facelift
NZT260-3185001XXXXXXJun 2016 – Mar 2021Second Facelift
Import eligibility by country
Age limits are counted from the month of manufacture, not first registration. This NZT260 was produced 2007–2021; the statuses below are checked against Jul 2026.
KenyaCheck unit age
Only units manufactured Jul 2018 or later qualify (8-year limit).UgandaCheck unit age
Only units manufactured Jul 2011 or later qualify (15-year limit).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 NZT260
Is the NZT260 Allion reliable for daily commuting?
Yes, it is highly regarded for exceptional reliability due to the extremely robust 1NZ-FE engine and proven CVT pairing.
When did the NZT260 adopt smart entry and push start?
Smart Entry & Start became a common option or standard feature across various packages starting in 2007 with the launch of the T260.