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Toyota Harrier

ACU30Stock varies — page stays live

The ACU30 represents the second-generation front-wheel-drive Harrier. It adopted a more dynamic, aerodynamic design and enhanced luxury features while retaining the dependable 2.4-liter engine.

Engine
2AZ-FE 2.4L VVT-i
Displacement
2,362 cc
Drive
2WD (FF)
Gearbox
4AT
Fuel
Petrol
Body
SUV
Toyota Harrier ACU30Toyota Harrier — representative 2nd Gen (X30) image

Dimensions & shipping volume

Length
4,730 mm
Width
1,845 mm
Height
1,680 mm
Weight
1,600 kg
Shipping volume
14.66 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
ACU30-0XXXXXXFeb 2003 – Jan 2006Pre-facelift
ACU30-5XXXXXXJan 2006 – Jul 2013Facelift

Import eligibility by country

Age limits are counted from the month of manufacture, not first registration. This ACU30 was produced 2003–2013; the statuses below are checked against Jul 2026.

KenyaNot eligible
8-year limit from manufacture — all units now exceed it.
UgandaCheck unit age
Only units manufactured Jul 2011 or later qualify (15-year limit).
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 ACU30

What is the transmission type on the ACU30?
It utilizes a 4-speed automatic (Super ECT) transmission.