Toyota Corolla
AE114Stock varies — page stays liveThe AE114 is the full-time four-wheel-drive variant of the E110 Corolla platform, paired with the legendary 1.6-liter 4A-FE engine to deliver reliable traction and stability in cold climates and slippery conditions.
Engine
4A-FE DOHC 16V
Displacement
1,587 cc
Drive
4WD
Gearbox
5MT / 4AT
Fuel
Petrol
Body
Sedan
Toyota Corolla — representative 8th Gen (E110) imageChassis variants of the Corolla
ChassisEngineDisplacementDriveGearbox
AE1105A-FE DOHC 16V1,498 ccFF5MT / 4AT / 3ATEE1114E-FE DOHC 16V1,331 ccFF5MT / 3AT / 4ATAE1144A-FE DOHC 16V1,587 cc4WD5MT / 4AT
NZE1211NZ-FE VVT-i1,496 ccFF5MT / 4ATZZE1221ZZ-FE VVT-i1,794 ccFF5MT / 4ATDimensions & shipping volume
Length
4,285 mm
Width
1,690 mm
Height
1,405 mm
Weight
1,110 kg
Shipping volume
10.17 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
AE114-3000000XXXXXXMay 1995 – Apr 1997Pre-facelift
AE114-5000000XXXXXXApr 1997 – Aug 2000Facelift
Import eligibility by country
Age limits are counted from the month of manufacture, not first registration. This AE114 was produced 1995–2000; 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 AE114
What type of 4WD system does the AE114 use?
The AE114 utilizes a full-time four-wheel-drive system designed to improve grip in poor weather conditions.