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Toyota Auris

ZRE152Stock varies — page stays live

The higher-displacement 1.8-liter front-wheel-drive Auris, offering a sportier driving feel, updated with Valvematic technology mid-cycle for improved high-RPM efficiency and power.

Engine
2ZR-FE / 2ZR-FAE Valvematic
Displacement
1,797 cc
Drive
2WD (FF)
Gearbox
CVT / 6MT
Fuel
Petrol
Body
Hatchback
Toyota Auris ZRE152Toyota Auris — representative 1st gen (E150) image

Chassis variants of the Auris

NZE1511NZ-FE VVT-i1,496 ccFFCVT
ZRE1522ZR-FE / 2ZR-FAE Valvematic1,797 ccFFCVT / 6MT
NZE1541NZ-FE VVT-i1,496 cc4WDCVTNZE1811NZ-FE VVT-i1,496 ccFFCVTNZE1841NZ-FE VVT-i1,496 cc4WDCVT

Dimensions & shipping volume

Length
4,220 mm
Width
1,760 mm
Height
1,515 mm
Weight
1,270 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
ZRE152-100XXXXXXOct 2006 – Oct 2009Pre-facelift (Dual VVT-i)
ZRE152-500XXXXXXOct 2009 – Aug 2012Facelift (Valvematic)

Import eligibility by country

Age limits are counted from the month of manufacture, not first registration. This ZRE152 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 ZRE152

Is a manual transmission available on the ZRE152?
Yes, a 6-speed manual transmission was offered on sportier trims like the RS grade.
What is the difference between the pre-facelift and facelift ZRE152 engines?
Pre-facelift models used the 2ZR-FE with Dual VVT-i, while facelifted models received the upgraded 2ZR-FAE featuring Valvematic.