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Toyota Noah

ZRR70Stock varies — page stays live

Representing the second generation, the ZRR70 shifted to the newer 2.0-liter ZR engine family. Higher trims featured the 3ZR-FAE engine equipped with Valvematic technology, which continuously varies intake valve lift to significantly improve fuel economy and performance over the preceding generation.

Engine
2.0L dual VVT-i / Valvematic
Displacement
1,986 cc
Drive
2WD (FF)
Gearbox
CVT
Fuel
Petrol
Body
Minivan
Toyota Noah ZRR70Toyota Noah — representative 2nd Gen (R70) image

Chassis variants of the Noah

AZR601AZ-FSE 2.0L D-41,998 ccFF4AT / CVTAZR651AZ-FSE 2.0L D-41,998 cc4WD4AT / CVT
ZRR702.0L dual VVT-i / Valvematic1,986 ccFFCVT

Dimensions & shipping volume

Length
4,595 mm
Width
1,695 mm
Height
1,850 mm
Weight
1,590 kg
Shipping volume
14.41 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
ZRR70-0001001XXXXXXJun 2007 – Apr 2010Second Gen Pre-facelift
ZRR70-0157001XXXXXXApr 2010 – Jan 2014Second Gen Facelift

Import eligibility by country

Age limits are counted from the month of manufacture, not first registration. This ZRR70 was produced 2007–2014; the statuses below are checked against Aug 2026.

KenyaNot eligible
8-year limit from manufacture — all units now exceed it.
UgandaCheck unit age
Only units manufactured Aug 2011 or later qualify (15-year limit).
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 ZRR70

What is the difference between the 3ZR-FE and 3ZR-FAE engines in the ZRR70?
The 3ZR-FE features Dual VVT-i, while the superior 3ZR-FAE utilizes Valvematic technology. Valvematic adjusts both timing and intake valve lift, providing a boost in horsepower (approx. 158 hp vs 143 hp) and slightly better fuel efficiency.
Does the ZRR70 offer a 7-seater option?
Yes, while the standard configuration is an 8-seater, higher trim levels (such as the YY, Si, or G trims) offered 7-seater configurations with second-row captain's chairs.