Toyota Sienta
NHP170Stock varies — page stays liveThe first hybrid Sienta variant ever produced, bringing Toyota's highly successful Synergy Drive system to the compact MPV category. It pairs a 1.5-liter Atkinson-cycle 1NZ-FXE engine with an electric motor to deliver class-leading efficiency.
Engine
1NZ-FXE Hybrid
Displacement
1,496 cc
Drive
2WD (FF)
Gearbox
e-CVT
Fuel
Hybrid
Body
Minivan
Toyota Sienta — representative 2nd Gen (XP170) imageChassis variants of the Sienta
ChassisEngineDisplacementDriveGearbox
NCP811NZ-FE VVT-i1,496 ccFFCVTNCP851NZ-FE VVT-i1,496 cc4WD4ATNSP1702NR-FKE Dual VVT-iE1,496 ccFFCVTNHP1701NZ-FXE Hybrid1,496 ccFFe-CVT
Dimensions & shipping volume
Length
4,235 mm
Width
1,695 mm
Height
1,675 mm
Weight
1,380 kg
Shipping volume
12.02 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
NHP170-7XXXXXXJul 2015 – Aug 2022Hybrid Series
Import eligibility by country
Age limits are counted from the month of manufacture, not first registration. This NHP170 was produced 2015–2022; the statuses below are checked against Jul 2026.
KenyaCheck unit age
Only units manufactured Jul 2018 or later qualify (8-year limit).UgandaEligible
Within the 15-year limit from manufacture.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 NHP170
Where is the hybrid battery located on the NHP170?
The hybrid battery pack is efficiently packaged under the second-row seats, preserving standard cabin space and retaining flat-folding utility.
Does the NHP170 hybrid come in an E-Four (4WD) setup?
No, the second-generation hybrid Sienta (NHP170) is strictly available in front-wheel drive (FF).