Toyota Corolla
EE111Stock varies — page stays liveThe EE111 served as the economical, entry-level version of the eighth-generation Corolla. Propelled by the small yet highly efficient 1.3-liter 4E-FE engine, it was popular for commuter fleets and budget-conscious buyers globally.
Engine
4E-FE DOHC 16V
Displacement
1,331 cc
Drive
2WD (FF)
Gearbox
5MT / 3AT / 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 / 4AT
AE1144A-FE DOHC 16V1,587 cc4WD5MT / 4ATNZE1211NZ-FE VVT-i1,496 ccFF5MT / 4ATZZE1221ZZ-FE VVT-i1,794 ccFF5MT / 4ATDimensions & shipping volume
Length
4,285 mm
Width
1,690 mm
Height
1,385 mm
Weight
960 kg
Shipping volume
10.03 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
EE111-3000000XXXXXXMay 1995 – Apr 1997Pre-facelift
EE111-5000000XXXXXXApr 1997 – Aug 2000Facelift
Import eligibility by country
Age limits are counted from the month of manufacture, not first registration. This EE111 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 EE111
What is the primary advantage of the EE111 Corolla?
The primary advantage is its excellent fuel efficiency and lower maintenance costs due to the lightweight 1.3-liter 4E-FE engine.