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ACA36Stock varies — page stays live

The front-wheel-drive companion to the third-generation JDM RAV4, utilizing the robust 2.4L power unit paired with a modern CVT for improved commuter fuel economy.

Engine
2AZ-FE 2.4L VVT-i
Displacement
2,362 cc
Drive
2WD (FF)
Gearbox
CVT
Fuel
Petrol
Body
SUV
Toyota RAV4 ACA36Toyota RAV4 — representative 3rd gen (XA30) image

Dimensions & shipping volume

Length
4,335 mm
Width
1,815 mm
Height
1,685 mm
Weight
1,440 kg
Shipping volume
13.26 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
ACA36-5000001XXXXXXNov 2005 – Aug 2016JDM Production

Import eligibility by country

Age limits are counted from the month of manufacture, not first registration. This ACA36 was produced 2005–2016; 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 ACA36

Did the ACA36 receive the mid-cycle design refreshes?
Yes, along with the 4WD ACA31, the ACA36 received visual updates including modified headlights, taillights, and front grille designs in 2008 and 2012.