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NCP61Stock varies — page stays liveThe higher-spec front-wheel-drive version of the first-generation ist, equipped with the more powerful 1.5-liter engine, popular for its balance of power and efficiency.
Engine
1NZ-FE VVT-i
Displacement
1,496 cc
Drive
2WD (FF)
Gearbox
4AT
Fuel
Petrol
Body
Hatchback
Toyota ist — representative 1st gen (XP60) imageNCP61 in stock now● 4 in stock now
View all in stockChassis variants of the ist
ChassisEngineDisplacementDriveGearbox
NCP602NZ-FE VVT-i1,298 ccFF4ATNCP611NZ-FE VVT-i1,496 ccFF4AT
NCP651NZ-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
1,040 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
NCP61-0XXXXXXMay 2002 – May 2005Pre-facelift
NCP61-5XXXXXXMay 2005 – Jul 2007Facelift
Import eligibility by country
Age limits are counted from the month of manufacture, not first registration. This NCP61 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 NCP61
What is the difference between NCP60 and NCP61?
The NCP60 uses a 1.3L 2NZ-FE engine, while the NCP61 upgrades to a more powerful 1.5L 1NZ-FE engine.