Toyota Rush
J200EStock varies — page stays liveThe J200E is the rear-wheel drive (2WD) version of the first-generation Toyota Rush. Built on a robust semi-monocoque frame with a front-engine, rear-drive layout, it offers excellent maneuverability and high ground clearance for urban and light-duty use.
Engine
3SZ-VE DOHC VVT-i
Displacement
1,495 cc
Drive
2WD (FR)
Gearbox
4AT / 5MT
Fuel
Petrol
Body
SUV
Toyota Rush — representative 1st gen (J200) imageChassis variants of the Rush
ChassisEngineDisplacementDriveGearbox
J200E3SZ-VE DOHC VVT-i1,495 ccFR4AT / 5MT
J210E3SZ-VE DOHC VVT-i1,495 cc4WD4AT / 5MTDimensions & shipping volume
Length
3,995 mm
Width
1,695 mm
Height
1,690 mm
Weight
1,150 kg
Shipping volume
11.44 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
J200E-0XXXXXXJan 2006 – Nov 2008Pre-facelift
J200E-5XXXXXXNov 2008 – Mar 2016Facelift
Import eligibility by country
Age limits are counted from the month of manufacture, not first registration. This J200E was produced 2006–2016; the statuses below are checked against Aug 2026.
KenyaNot eligible
8-year limit from manufacture — all units now exceed it.UgandaCheck unit age
Only units manufactured Aug 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 J200E
What is the drivetrain layout of the J200E?
The J200E uses a front-engine, rear-wheel drive (FR) layout.
What is the fuel economy rating under standard Japanese testing?
The J200E achieves approximately 13.8 km/L under standard Japanese test cycles, depending on the transmission.