Toyota Raum
NCZ25Stock varies — page stays liveThe NCZ25 is the four-wheel-drive variant of the second-generation Raum. It combines the advanced VVT-i 1NZ-FE engine and innovative Panorama Open Door structure with a highly capable active torque control 4WD layout, making it an incredibly practical family vehicle for colder climates.
Engine
1NZ-FE VVT-i
Displacement
1,497 cc
Drive
4WD
Gearbox
4AT
Fuel
Petrol
Body
Hatchback
Toyota Raum — representative 2nd Gen (NCZ20) imageChassis variants of the Raum
ChassisEngineDisplacementDriveGearbox
EXZ105E-FE DOHC1,496 ccFF4ATEXZ155E-FE DOHC1,496 cc4WD4ATNCZ201NZ-FE VVT-i1,497 ccFF4ATNCZ251NZ-FE VVT-i1,497 cc4WD4AT
Dimensions & shipping volume
Length
4,045 mm
Width
1,690 mm
Height
1,545 mm
Weight
1,220 kg
Shipping volume
10.56 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
NCZ25-0XXXXXXMay 2003 – Dec 2006Early models
NCZ25-5XXXXXXDec 2006 – Oct 2011Late-term facelift
Import eligibility by country
Age limits are counted from the month of manufacture, not first registration. This NCZ25 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 NCZ25
Does the NCZ25 4WD suffer from significantly worse fuel economy?
While it is slightly less efficient than the FF NCZ20 due to its extra weight and drivetrain resistance, it still achieves a commendable 15.0 km/L under Japanese 10-15 testing standards.