Toyota Premio
AZT240Stock varies — page stays liveThe premium first-generation variant featuring the 2.0-liter direct-injection 1AZ-FSE engine and a continuously variable transmission (CVT). This combination delivered luxurious smooth acceleration and higher equipment levels.
Engine
1AZ-FSE D-4
Displacement
1,998 cc
Drive
2WD (FF)
Gearbox
CVT
Fuel
Petrol
Body
Sedan
Toyota Premio — representative 1st Generation (T240) imageChassis variants of the Premio
ChassisEngineDisplacementDriveGearbox
NZT2401NZ-FE VVT-i1,496 ccFF4ATZZT2401ZZ-FE VVT-i1,794 ccFF4ATAZT2401AZ-FSE D-41,998 ccFFCVT
NZT2601NZ-FE VVT-i1,496 ccFFCVTZRT2602ZR-FE / 2ZR-FAE Valvematic1,797 ccFFCVTDimensions & shipping volume
Length
4,600 mm
Width
1,695 mm
Height
1,470 mm
Weight
1,250 kg
Shipping volume
11.46 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
AZT240-0XXXXXXDec 2001 – Dec 2004Pre-facelift
AZT240-5XXXXXXDec 2004 – May 2007Facelift
Import eligibility by country
Age limits are counted from the month of manufacture, not first registration. This AZT240 was produced 2001–2007; 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 AZT240
Does the AZT240 have a direct injection engine?
Yes, it features Toyota's D-4 direct-injection technology, which improves efficiency but requires high-quality fuel and regular maintenance.