Toyota Hiace
KZH110Stock varies — page stays liveThe KZH110 is highly prized by collectors and overlanders. Equipped with the legendary 3.0-liter 1KZ-TE turbo-diesel engine, it was typically optioned as a premium passenger van (Super Custom) complete with multiple sunroofs and electronic climate control.
Engine
1KZ-TE SOHC Turbo Diesel 3.0L
Displacement
2,982 cc
Drive
2WD (FR)
Gearbox
4AT / 5MT
Fuel
Diesel
Body
Van
Toyota Hiace — representative 4th Gen (H100) imageChassis variants of the Hiace
ChassisEngineDisplacementDriveGearbox
RZH1021RZ-E SOHC 2.0L1,998 ccFR4AT / 5MTRZH1121RZ-E SOHC 2.0L1,998 ccFR4AT / 5MTRZH1112RZ-E SOHC 2.4L2,438 ccFR4AT / 5MTKZH1101KZ-TE SOHC Turbo Diesel 3.0L2,982 ccFR4AT / 5MT
TRH2001TR-FE DOHC VVT-i 2.0L1,998 ccFR4AT / 5MT / 6ATDimensions & shipping volume
Length
4,690 mm
Width
1,690 mm
Height
1,950 mm
Weight
1,800 kg
Shipping volume
15.46 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
KZH110G-MXXXXXXAug 1993 – Jun 1999Early Phase 1KZ-TE Passenger Wagon
KZH110G-LXXXXXXJul 1999 – Aug 2004Late Phase / Facelift Passenger Wagon
Import eligibility by country
Age limits are counted from the month of manufacture, not first registration. This KZH110 was produced 1993–2004; 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 KZH110
What makes the 1KZ-TE engine desirable in the KZH110?
The 1KZ-TE is a legendary diesel engine known for robust low-end torque, immense durability, and excellent responsiveness under load, making it ideal for towing and long-distance travel.