Toyota Carina
AT211Stock varies — page stays liveEquipped with the 1.8-liter 7A-FE engine, the AT211 featured Toyota's innovative lean-burn combustion system, offering excellent highway economy combined with improved torque output.
Engine
7A-FE Lean Burn
Displacement
1,762 cc
Drive
2WD (FF)
Gearbox
5MT / 4AT
Fuel
Petrol
Body
Sedan
Toyota Carina — representative 7th gen (T210) imageChassis variants of the Carina
ChassisEngineDisplacementDriveGearbox
AT2125A-FE1,498 ccFF5MT / 4ATAT2117A-FE Lean Burn1,762 ccFF5MT / 4AT
AT2104A-GE Blacktop1,587 ccFF5MT / 6MT / 4ATDimensions & shipping volume
Length
4,455 mm
Width
1,695 mm
Height
1,410 mm
Weight
1,080 kg
Shipping volume
10.65 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
AT211-000XXXXXXAug 1996 – Aug 1998Pre-facelift (Early Type)
AT211-300XXXXXXAug 1998 – Dec 2001Facelift (Late Type)
Import eligibility by country
Age limits are counted from the month of manufacture, not first registration. This AT211 was produced 1996–2001; 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 AT211
What unique technology does the AT211's engine utilize?
The AT211's 7A-FE engine utilizes a lean-burn control system that uses a lean mixture sensor to maximize fuel efficiency during cruising speeds.
Is the AT211 considered a sport trim?
No, the AT211 was aimed at comfort and economy (often badged as the 'SiMyroad' or 'Si' grades) rather than the sports performance of the GT.