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Toyota Vanguard

GSA33Stock varies — page stays live

The range-topping GSA33 model features a powerful 3.5-liter V6 engine mated to a 5-speed automatic transmission, offering high performance, flared fenders, and a wider track.

Engine
2GR-FE Dual VVT-i
Displacement
3,456 cc
Drive
4WD
Gearbox
5AT
Fuel
Petrol
Body
SUV
Toyota Vanguard GSA33Toyota Vanguard — representative 1st gen (XA30) image

Chassis variants of the Vanguard

ACA382AZ-FE VVT-i2,362 ccFFCVTACA332AZ-FE VVT-i2,362 cc4WDCVT
GSA332GR-FE Dual VVT-i3,456 cc4WD5AT

Dimensions & shipping volume

Length
4,570 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Height
1,685 mm
Weight
1,660 kg
Shipping volume
14.28 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
GSA33-0XXXXXXAug 2007 – Jan 2010Pre-facelift V6
GSA33-5XXXXXXFeb 2010 – Nov 2012Facelift V6

Import eligibility by country

Age limits are counted from the month of manufacture, not first registration. This GSA33 was produced 2007–2012; the statuses below are checked against Jul 2026.

KenyaNot eligible
8-year limit from manufacture — all units now exceed it.
UgandaCheck unit age
Only units manufactured Jul 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 GSA33

Is the GSA33 wider than the 2.4L models?
Yes, GSA33 models feature wider overfenders as standard equipment, which increases the total body width to 1,855 mm.
Why does the GSA33 use a 5-speed automatic instead of a CVT?
The 2GR-FE V6 engine produces 280 hp, requiring the more robust torque-converter Super ECT 5-speed automatic transmission rather than the CVTs used in the four-cylinder models.