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The ZZE122 chassis features the larger, torque-rich 1.8-liter 1ZZ-FE engine. It was marketed to buyers seeking improved highway performance, overtaking capability, and a more premium, relaxed driving experience.

Engine
1ZZ-FE VVT-i
Displacement
1,794 cc
Drive
2WD (FF)
Gearbox
5MT / 4AT
Fuel
Petrol
Body
Sedan
Toyota Corolla ZZE122Toyota Corolla — representative 9th Gen (E120) image

Dimensions & shipping volume

Length
4,390 mm
Width
1,695 mm
Height
1,470 mm
Weight
1,090 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
ZZE122-0000001XXXXXXAug 2000 – Sep 2002Pre-facelift
ZZE122-3000001XXXXXXSep 2002 – Apr 2004First Facelift
ZZE122-9000001XXXXXXApr 2004 – Oct 2006Second Facelift

Import eligibility by country

Age limits are counted from the month of manufacture, not first registration. This ZZE122 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 ZZE122

Does the ZZE122 have a timing belt or timing chain?
The 1ZZ-FE engine in the ZZE122 utilizes a maintenance-free timing chain rather than a timing belt.