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Toyota Liteace Noah

SR50Stock varies — page stays live

The SR50 chassis represents the full-time four-wheel-drive (4WD) petrol version of the Liteace Noah. Sharing the robust 3S-FE engine with its SR40 counterpart, it provides superior traction and control in slippery or snowy conditions, combined with a slightly raised ride height.

Engine
3S-FE 2.0L DOHC Dual-point EFI
Displacement
1,998 cc
Drive
4WD
Gearbox
4AT / 5MT
Fuel
Petrol
Body
Minivan
Toyota Liteace Noah SR50Toyota Liteace Noah — representative 1st Gen (R40/R50) image

Chassis variants of the Liteace Noah

SR403S-FE 2.0L DOHC Dual-point EFI1,998 ccFR4AT / 5MT
SR503S-FE 2.0L DOHC Dual-point EFI1,998 cc4WD4AT / 5MT

Dimensions & shipping volume

Length
4,435 mm
Width
1,695 mm
Height
1,935 mm
Weight
1,560 kg
Shipping volume
14.55 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
SR50-PREXXXXXXOct 1996 – Dec 1998Pre-facelift
SR50-POSTXXXXXXDec 1998 – Nov 2001Facelift

Import eligibility by country

Age limits are counted from the month of manufacture, not first registration. This SR50 was produced 1996–2001; 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 SR50

How does the SR50 differ from the SR40?
The SR50 features full-time four-wheel drive (4WD) and has a slightly higher roofline and heavier curb weight compared to the 2WD SR40.
Does the SR50 have good fuel economy?
Due to the full-time 4WD system and additional weight, its average fuel economy is slightly lower than the SR40, averaging around 9.6 km/L.