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Toyota Corolla Axio

NZE141Stock varies — page stays live

The front-wheel drive 1.5-liter gasoline variant of the 10th generation Axio, highly popular for its balance of efficiency, maintenance simplicity, and urban agility.

Engine
1NZ-FE VVT-i
Displacement
1,496 cc
Drive
2WD (FF)
Gearbox
CVT / 5MT
Fuel
Petrol
Body
Sedan
Toyota Corolla Axio NZE141Toyota Corolla Axio — representative 10th Gen (E140) image

Dimensions & shipping volume

Length
4,410 mm
Width
1,695 mm
Height
1,440 mm
Weight
1,110 kg
Shipping volume
10.76 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
NZE141-6000000XXXXXXOct 2006 – Oct 2008Pre-facelift
NZE141-6100000XXXXXXOct 2008 – May 2012Facelift

Import eligibility by country

Age limits are counted from the month of manufacture, not first registration. This NZE141 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 NZE141

What is the standard transmission on the NZE141?
It typically comes with a Super CVT-i, though a 5-speed manual was also offered on select base trims.
What is the common body configuration?
Unlike the standard international Corolla, the Axio features a narrower body profile to comply with Japanese size regulations.