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Toyota Raum

NCZ20Stock varies — page stays live

The NCZ20 represents the second-generation, front-wheel-drive Raum. It introduced Toyota's revolutionary 'Panorama Open Door' system on the passenger side, which built the B-pillar directly into the rear sliding door. When both doors are open, it creates an enormous, unobstructed 1.5-meter entryway.

Engine
1NZ-FE VVT-i
Displacement
1,497 cc
Drive
2WD (FF)
Gearbox
4AT
Fuel
Petrol
Body
Hatchback
Toyota Raum NCZ20Toyota Raum — representative 2nd Gen (NCZ20) image

Chassis variants of the Raum

EXZ105E-FE DOHC1,496 ccFF4ATEXZ155E-FE DOHC1,496 cc4WD4AT
NCZ201NZ-FE VVT-i1,497 ccFF4AT
NCZ251NZ-FE VVT-i1,497 cc4WD4AT

Dimensions & shipping volume

Length
4,045 mm
Width
1,690 mm
Height
1,535 mm
Weight
1,150 kg
Shipping volume
10.49 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
NCZ20-0XXXXXXMay 2003 – Dec 2006Early models
NCZ20-5XXXXXXDec 2006 – Oct 2011Late-term facelift

Import eligibility by country

Age limits are counted from the month of manufacture, not first registration. This NCZ20 was produced 2003–2011; the statuses below are checked against Jul 2026.

KenyaNot eligible
8-year limit from manufacture — all units now exceed it.
UgandaCheck unit age
Only units manufactured Jul 2011 or later qualify (15-year limit).
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 NCZ20

What is unique about the passenger doors on the NCZ20?
The passenger-side lacks a fixed pillar between the front and rear seats (the B-pillar is integrated into the door itself), allowing unhindered loading of cargo and easy entry for passengers.
What engine is used in the second-generation Raum?
It uses the modern 1.5-liter 1NZ-FE engine with VVT-i (Variable Valve Timing-intelligent) for improved fuel efficiency and lower emissions.