Toyota Harrier

ACU35Stock varies — page stays live

The ACU35 is the four-wheel-drive configuration of the second-generation Harrier, optimized for improved stability and traction under adverse weather conditions.

Engine
2AZ-FE 2.4L VVT-i
Displacement
2,362 cc
Drive
4WD
Gearbox
4AT
Fuel
Petrol
Body
SUV
Toyota Harrier ACU35Toyota Harrier — representative 2nd Gen (X30) image

Chassis variants of the Harrier

Dimensions & shipping volume

Length
4,730 mm
Width
1,845 mm
Height
1,680 mm
Weight
1,660 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
ACU35-0XXXXXXFeb 2003Jan 2006Pre-facelift
ACU35-5XXXXXXJan 2006Jul 2013Facelift

Import eligibility by country

Age limits are counted from the month of manufacture, not first registration. This ACU35 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 ACU35

Is the ACU35 a permanent four-wheel drive?
Yes, it uses a full-time 4WD system with a center differential.