Toyota Passo
KGC15Stock varies — page stays liveThe four-wheel-drive variation of the 1.0-liter first-generation Passo, designed primarily to assist with driving traction in snowy and wet climates popular in northern parts of Japan.
Engine
1KR-FE VVT-i
Displacement
996 cc
Drive
4WD
Gearbox
4AT
Fuel
Petrol
Body
Hatchback
Toyota Passo — representative 1st Gen (C10) imageChassis variants of the Passo
ChassisEngineDisplacementDriveGearbox
KGC101KR-FE VVT-i996 ccFF4ATKGC151KR-FE VVT-i996 cc4WD4AT
QNC10K3-VE VVT-i1,297 ccFF4AT / 5MTKGC301KR-FE VVT-i996 ccFFCVTNGC301NR-FE Dual VVT-i1,329 ccFFCVTDimensions & shipping volume
Length
3,595 mm
Width
1,665 mm
Height
1,535 mm
Weight
960 kg
Shipping volume
9.19 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
KGC15-00XXXXXXJun 2004 – Dec 2006Pre-facelift
KGC15-30XXXXXXDec 2006 – Feb 2010Facelift
Import eligibility by country
Age limits are counted from the month of manufacture, not first registration. This KGC15 was produced 2004–2010; 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 KGC15
Is the KGC15 a full-time 4WD?
Yes, it features a full-time four-wheel-drive system designed to offer extra stability in slippery conditions.