Toyota ist
NCP60Stock varies — page stays liveThe entry-level first generation ist in Japan, powered by a fuel-efficient 1.3-liter engine. It offered a high-seating posture and high-quality interior styling for its class.
Engine
2NZ-FE VVT-i
Displacement
1,298 cc
Drive
2WD (FF)
Gearbox
4AT
Fuel
Petrol
Body
Hatchback
Toyota ist — representative 1st gen (XP60) imageNCP60 in stock now● 6 in stock now
View all in stockChassis variants of the ist
ChassisEngineDisplacementDriveGearbox
NCP602NZ-FE VVT-i1,298 ccFF4AT
NCP611NZ-FE VVT-i1,496 ccFF4ATNCP651NZ-FE VVT-i1,496 cc4WD4ATNCP1101NZ-FE VVT-i1,496 ccFFCVTZSP1102ZR-FE Dual VVT-i1,797 ccFFCVTDimensions & shipping volume
Length
3,855 mm
Width
1,695 mm
Height
1,530 mm
Weight
1,000 kg
Shipping volume
10 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
NCP60-0XXXXXXMay 2002 – May 2005Pre-facelift
NCP60-5XXXXXXMay 2005 – Jul 2007Facelift
Import eligibility by country
Age limits are counted from the month of manufacture, not first registration. This NCP60 was produced 2002–2007; the statuses below are checked against Jul 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 NCP60
What engine is in the Toyota ist NCP60?
It features the 1.3-liter 2NZ-FE four-cylinder engine with VVT-i technology.
Is a manual transmission available for the NCP60?
In the Japanese market, the NCP60 was exclusively paired with a 4-speed automatic (Super ECT) transmission.