Toyota Funcargo
NCP20Stock varies — page stays liveThe NCP20 chassis serves as the entry-level front-wheel-drive configuration for the JDM Toyota Funcargo, powered by the efficient 1.3-liter 2NZ-FE engine. It is highly regarded for its inner-city fuel economy and incredibly clever packaging, which allows the rear passenger seats to dive fully beneath the front seats.
Engine
2NZ-FE VVT-i
Displacement
1,298 cc
Drive
2WD (FF)
Gearbox
4AT
Fuel
Petrol
Body
Hatchback
Toyota Funcargo — representative 1st Gen (XP20) imageChassis variants of the Funcargo
Dimensions & shipping volume
Length
3,860 mm
Width
1,660 mm
Height
1,680 mm
Weight
990 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
NCP20-0001XXXXXXAug 1999 – Aug 2002Pre-facelift
NCP20-5000XXXXXXAug 2002 – Sep 2005Facelift
Import eligibility by country
Age limits are counted from the month of manufacture, not first registration. This NCP20 was produced 1999–2005; the statuses below are checked against Aug 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 NCP20
What unique interior feature defines the NCP20 Funcargo?
It features Toyota's 'retractable seat' system, where both outer rear seats can be folded down flat and tucked directly under the front floor, creating a completely flat loading deck.
Was the JDM NCP20 Funcargo offered with a manual transmission?
No, JDM models of the NCP20 Funcargo were only offered with a 4-speed automatic transmission with a column-mounted shifter to free up front floor space.