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SXA11Stock varies — page stays live

The five-door long-wheelbase variant of the original RAV4, featuring full-time four-wheel drive and a spacious cabin for improved family utility.

Engine
3S-FE 2.0L
Displacement
1,998 cc
Drive
4WD
Gearbox
5MT / 4AT
Fuel
Petrol
Body
SUV
Toyota RAV4 SXA11Toyota RAV4 — representative 1st gen (XA10) image

Dimensions & shipping volume

Length
4,115 mm
Width
1,695 mm
Height
1,660 mm
Weight
1,250 kg
Shipping volume
11.58 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
SXA11-0000001XXXXXXApr 1995 – Sep 1997Early Production (Pre-facelift)
SXA11-7000001XXXXXXSep 1997 – May 2000Late Production (Facelift)

Import eligibility by country

Age limits are counted from the month of manufacture, not first registration. This SXA11 was produced 1995–2000; 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 SXA11

What type of 4WD system does the SXA11 use?
It features a full-time 4WD system. Manual transmission versions came with a manual locking center differential, while automatic transmission models used an electronically controlled hydraulic multi-plate clutch locking differential.
Is the engine in the SXA11 an interference engine?
No, the 3S-FE engine utilized in the SXA11 is a non-interference engine, meaning that a timing belt failure is highly unlikely to cause internal valve or piston damage.