Toyota Townace Noah
SR40Stock varies — page stays liveThe SR40 chassis represents the rear-wheel-drive (FR) variant of the Townace Noah. Power is delivered by the durable 2.0-liter 3S-FE inline-4 engine, making it a robust family transporter with excellent turning radius and cargo space.
Engine
3S-FE 2.0L High-Mecha Twin Cam
Displacement
1,998 cc
Drive
2WD (FR)
Gearbox
4AT / 5MT
Fuel
Petrol
Body
Minivan
Toyota Townace Noah — representative 1st Gen (R40/R50) imageChassis variants of the Townace Noah
ChassisEngineDisplacementDriveGearbox
SR403S-FE 2.0L High-Mecha Twin Cam1,998 ccFR4AT / 5MT
SR503S-FE 2.0L High-Mecha Twin Cam1,998 cc4WD4AT / 5MTDimensions & shipping volume
Length
4,435 mm
Width
1,695 mm
Height
1,855 mm
Weight
1,450 kg
Shipping volume
13.94 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
SR40G-AXXXXXXOct 1996 – Dec 1998Pre-facelift
SR40G-BXXXXXXDec 1998 – Nov 2001Facelift
Import eligibility by country
Age limits are counted from the month of manufacture, not first registration. This SR40 was produced 1996–2001; the statuses below are checked against Aug 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 SR40
What is the drivetrain layout of the SR40?
The SR40 chassis utilizes a front-engine, rear-wheel-drive (FR) layout.
What engine powers the Townace Noah SR40?
It is powered by the 2.0-liter 3S-FE naturally aspirated inline-four gasoline engine.