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NRE160Stock varies — page stays live

An ultra-economical, tax-friendly model designed for urban commuters, using the 1.3-liter Dual VVT-i engine.

Engine
1NR-FE Dual VVT-i
Displacement
1,329 cc
Drive
2WD (FF)
Gearbox
CVT
Fuel
Petrol
Body
Sedan
Toyota Corolla Axio NRE160Toyota Corolla Axio — representative 11th Gen (E160) image

Dimensions & shipping volume

Length
4,360 mm
Width
1,695 mm
Height
1,460 mm
Weight
1,030 kg
Shipping volume
10.79 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
NRE160-7000000XXXXXXMay 2012 – Mar 2015Pre-facelift
NRE160-7100000XXXXXXMar 2015 – Oct 2020Facelift

Import eligibility by country

Age limits are counted from the month of manufacture, not first registration. This NRE160 was produced 2012–2020; the statuses below are checked against Jul 2026.

KenyaCheck unit age
Only units manufactured Jul 2018 or later qualify (8-year limit).
UgandaEligible
Within the 15-year limit from manufacture.
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 NRE160

Does the 1.3L feel underpowered?
It is optimized strictly for flat, low-speed urban environments. For hilly terrains or highway commutes, the 1.5L variant is generally preferred.
Does this chassis feature engine stop-start?
Yes, many models equipped with the 1NR-FE came with standard or optional Smart Stop packages to maximize city fuel economy.