Toyota Raum
EXZ10Stock varies — page stays liveThe EXZ10 is the front-wheel-drive configuration of the first-generation Raum. It was designed around the concept of human-centric utility, introducing rear sliding passenger doors, a column-mounted gear shifter, and a flat-floor walk-through design that allowed passengers to easily move between the front and rear seats.
Engine
5E-FE DOHC
Displacement
1,496 cc
Drive
2WD (FF)
Gearbox
4AT
Fuel
Petrol
Body
Hatchback
Toyota Raum — representative 1st Gen (EXZ10) imageChassis variants of the Raum
ChassisEngineDisplacementDriveGearbox
EXZ105E-FE DOHC1,496 ccFF4AT
EXZ155E-FE DOHC1,496 cc4WD4ATNCZ201NZ-FE VVT-i1,497 ccFF4ATNCZ251NZ-FE VVT-i1,497 cc4WD4ATDimensions & shipping volume
Length
4,025 mm
Width
1,685 mm
Height
1,535 mm
Weight
1,050 kg
Shipping volume
10.41 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
EXZ10-0XXXXXXMay 1997 – Aug 1999Pre-facelift
EXZ10-5XXXXXXAug 1999 – May 2003Facelift
Import eligibility by country
Age limits are counted from the month of manufacture, not first registration. This EXZ10 was produced 1997–2003; 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 EXZ10
What engine powers the EXZ10 Toyota Raum?
The EXZ10 is powered by the reliable 1.5-liter 5E-FE inline-four engine, producing approximately 94 horsepower.
What type of doors does the first-generation Raum have?
It features traditional front doors combined with dual rear sliding doors, providing excellent ingress and egress in tight parking spaces.