Toyota Allion
ZRT260Stock varies — page stays liveThe mainstream 1.8L second-generation Allion. From 2010, the engine was upgraded to the 2ZR-FAE with Valvematic technology, further enhancing engine output and efficiency.
Engine
2ZR-FE / 2ZR-FAE Valvematic
Displacement
1,797 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 ccFFCVTZRT2602ZR-FE / 2ZR-FAE Valvematic1,797 ccFFCVT
Dimensions & shipping volume
Length
4,565 mm
Width
1,695 mm
Height
1,475 mm
Weight
1,230 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
ZRT260-3000001XXXXXXJun 2007 – Mar 2010Pre-facelift (2ZR-FE)
ZRT260-3075001XXXXXXApr 2010 – May 2016First Facelift (2ZR-FAE)
ZRT260-3165001XXXXXXJun 2016 – Mar 2021Second Facelift
Import eligibility by country
Age limits are counted from the month of manufacture, not first registration. This ZRT260 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 ZRT260
What is the difference between 2ZR-FE and 2ZR-FAE in the ZRT260?
The 2ZR-FE utilizes Dual VVT-i, while the 2ZR-FAE features Valvematic, a system that continuously adjusts intake valve lift to optimize power and fuel efficiency.
Are parts easy to source for the ZRT260?
Yes, because the ZRT260 shares its engine and chassis architecture with other global Toyota models like the Corolla and Auris.