Toyota Rush
J210EStock varies — page stays liveThe J210E represents the full-time four-wheel drive (4WD) model of the first-generation Toyota Rush. It features a mechanical center differential lock switchable from the dashboard, providing superior traction on slippery, muddy, or snowy road surfaces.
Engine
3SZ-VE DOHC VVT-i
Displacement
1,495 cc
Drive
4WD
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 / 5MTJ210E3SZ-VE DOHC VVT-i1,495 cc4WD4AT / 5MT
Dimensions & shipping volume
Length
3,995 mm
Width
1,695 mm
Height
1,690 mm
Weight
1,210 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
J210E-0XXXXXXJan 2006 – Nov 2008Pre-facelift
J210E-5XXXXXXNov 2008 – Mar 2016Facelift
Import eligibility by country
Age limits are counted from the month of manufacture, not first registration. This J210E 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 J210E
Does the J210E have a low-range transfer case?
No, it uses a full-time 4WD system with a lockable center differential, but does not feature a traditional dual-range low transfer case.
How does the weight of J210E compare to the J200E?
The J210E weighs approximately 60 kg more than the J200E due to the additional four-wheel drive mechanical components.