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Toyota Auris

NZE151Stock varies — page stays live

The front-wheel-drive base variant of the first-generation JDM Auris, utilizing the highly reliable 1.5-liter 1NZ-FE engine paired with a Super CVT-i for optimal urban efficiency.

Engine
1NZ-FE VVT-i
Displacement
1,496 cc
Drive
2WD (FF)
Gearbox
CVT
Fuel
Petrol
Body
Hatchback
Toyota Auris NZE151Toyota Auris — representative 1st gen (E150) image

Dimensions & shipping volume

Length
4,220 mm
Width
1,760 mm
Height
1,515 mm
Weight
1,240 kg
Shipping volume
11.25 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
NZE151-100XXXXXXOct 2006 – Oct 2009Pre-facelift
NZE151-500XXXXXXOct 2009 – Aug 2012Facelift

Import eligibility by country

Age limits are counted from the month of manufacture, not first registration. This NZE151 was produced 2006–2012; the statuses below are checked against Jul 2026.

KenyaNot eligible
8-year limit from manufacture — all units now exceed it.
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 NZE151

What engine is used in the NZE151 Auris?
It features the robust 1.5-liter 1NZ-FE DOHC 4-cylinder engine with VVT-i.
What is the standard transmission for the Japanese market NZE151?
It is equipped with a Super CVT-i (continuously variable transmission).