Toyota Raum
EXZ15Stock varies — page stays liveThe EXZ15 is the four-wheel-drive version of the first-generation Raum, engineered to offer improved traction in adverse weather conditions. It shares the same versatile sliding doors and interior layout as the EXZ10, but sits slightly taller and carries extra chassis weight to accommodate the mechanical AWD system.
Engine
5E-FE DOHC
Displacement
1,496 cc
Drive
4WD
Gearbox
4AT
Fuel
Petrol
Body
Hatchback
Toyota Raum — representative 1st Gen (EXZ10) imageChassis variants of the Raum
ChassisEngineDisplacementDriveGearbox
EXZ105E-FE DOHC1,496 ccFF4ATEXZ155E-FE DOHC1,496 cc4WD4AT
NCZ201NZ-FE VVT-i1,497 ccFF4ATNCZ251NZ-FE VVT-i1,497 cc4WD4ATDimensions & shipping volume
Length
4,025 mm
Width
1,685 mm
Height
1,575 mm
Weight
1,160 kg
Shipping volume
10.68 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
EXZ15-0XXXXXXAug 1997 – Aug 1999Pre-facelift
EXZ15-5XXXXXXAug 1999 – May 2003Facelift
Import eligibility by country
Age limits are counted from the month of manufacture, not first registration. This EXZ15 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 EXZ15
Is the EXZ15 Raum suitable for snowy conditions?
Yes, its full-time four-wheel-drive system provides significantly better traction on snow-covered or slippery roads compared to the standard EXZ10.