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NCP65Stock varies — page stays liveThe four-wheel-drive variant of the first-generation 1.5L ist, built for drivers seeking improved traction and stability in snowy or wet JDM conditions.
Engine
1NZ-FE VVT-i
Displacement
1,496 cc
Drive
4WD
Gearbox
4AT
Fuel
Petrol
Body
Hatchback
Toyota ist — representative 1st gen (XP60) imageNCP65 in stock now● 1 in stock now
View all in stockChassis variants of the ist
ChassisEngineDisplacementDriveGearbox
NCP602NZ-FE VVT-i1,298 ccFF4ATNCP611NZ-FE VVT-i1,496 ccFF4ATNCP651NZ-FE VVT-i1,496 cc4WD4AT
NCP1101NZ-FE VVT-i1,496 ccFFCVTZSP1102ZR-FE Dual VVT-i1,797 ccFFCVTDimensions & shipping volume
Length
3,855 mm
Width
1,695 mm
Height
1,535 mm
Weight
1,120 kg
Shipping volume
10.03 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
NCP65-0XXXXXXMay 2002 – May 2005Pre-facelift
NCP65-5XXXXXXMay 2005 – Jul 2007Facelift
Import eligibility by country
Age limits are counted from the month of manufacture, not first registration. This NCP65 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 NCP65
What type of 4WD system does the NCP65 use?
It utilizes Toyota's V-Flex Fulltime 4WD system, which routes power to the rear wheels when front-wheel slippage is detected.