Toyota Probox Van

NCP160Stock varies — page stays live

The updated 1.5-liter model combining the robust 1NZ-FE motor with standard Super CVT-i and advanced safety options like Toyota Safety Sense C, modernizing the classic workhorse.

Engine
1NZ-FE VVT-i
Displacement
1,496 cc
Drive
2WD (FF)
Gearbox
CVT
Fuel
Petrol
Body
Hatchback
Toyota Probox Van NCP160Toyota Probox Van — representative 2nd Gen (XP160) image

Chassis variants of the Probox Van

Dimensions & shipping volume

Length
4,245 mm
Width
1,690 mm
Height
1,525 mm
Weight
1,120 kg
Shipping volume
10.94 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
NCP160-0001XXXXXXSep 2014presentModernized 1.5L FF

Import eligibility by country

Age limits are counted from the month of manufacture, not first registration. This NCP160 was produced 2014–; the statuses below are checked against Aug 2026.

KenyaCheck unit age
Only units manufactured Aug 2018 or later qualify (8-year limit).
UgandaEligible
Within the 15-year limit from manufacture.
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 NCP160

What is the primary mechanical change from NCP51 to NCP160?
The replacement of the traditional 4-speed automatic and 5-speed manual transmissions with a highly efficient Super CVT-i continuous variable transmission.