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Marking a massive leap in packaging, design, and ride comfort, the ninth-generation NZE121 utilized Toyota's highly advanced 1.5-liter 1NZ-FE engine with VVT-i variable valve timing for optimal power delivery and economy.

Engine
1NZ-FE VVT-i
Displacement
1,496 cc
Drive
2WD (FF)
Gearbox
5MT / 4AT
Fuel
Petrol
Body
Sedan
Toyota Corolla NZE121Toyota Corolla — representative 9th Gen (E120) image

Dimensions & shipping volume

Length
4,390 mm
Width
1,695 mm
Height
1,470 mm
Weight
1,040 kg
Shipping volume
10.94 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
NZE121-0000001XXXXXXAug 2000 – Sep 2002Pre-facelift
NZE121-3000001XXXXXXSep 2002 – Apr 2004First Facelift
NZE121-9000001XXXXXXApr 2004 – Oct 2006Second Facelift

Import eligibility by country

Age limits are counted from the month of manufacture, not first registration. This NZE121 was produced 2000–2006; 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 NZE121

What is the fuel system technology used in the NZE121?
The NZE121 features electronic fuel injection (EFI) with Toyota's VVT-i (Variable Valve Timing with intelligence) technology.