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RZH111Stock varies — page stays live

The RZH111 was primarily configured as a high-trim passenger wagon (such as the Super Custom) rather than a commercial van. It utilized the larger 2.4-liter 2RZ-E engine, which provided the extra torque needed to comfortably haul passenger loads.

Engine
2RZ-E SOHC 2.4L
Displacement
2,438 cc
Drive
2WD (FR)
Gearbox
4AT / 5MT
Fuel
Petrol
Body
Van
Toyota Hiace RZH111Toyota Hiace — representative 4th Gen (H100) image

Dimensions & shipping volume

Length
4,690 mm
Width
1,690 mm
Height
1,950 mm
Weight
1,650 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
RZH111GXXXXXXAug 1993 – Aug 2004High-trim Wagon Series

Import eligibility by country

Age limits are counted from the month of manufacture, not first registration. This RZH111 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 RZH111

Why was the 2RZ-E engine selected for the RZH111?
The 2.4-liter displacement provided a crucial torque increase over the 2.0-liter 1RZ-E to handle passenger loads, dual-zone air conditioning, and luxury trim equipment in passenger wagon variants.