Toyota Vitz

KSP130Stock varies — page stays live

Serving as the entry-level option for the third-generation Vitz, the KSP130 pairs the lightweight 1.0-liter 1KR-FE engine with a CVT, optimized for urban environments and low maintenance costs.

Engine
1KR-FE VVT-i
Displacement
996 cc
Drive
2WD (FF)
Gearbox
CVT
Fuel
Petrol
Body
Hatchback
Toyota Vitz KSP130Toyota Vitz — representative 3rd Gen (XP130) image

Chassis variants of the Vitz

Dimensions & shipping volume

Length
3,885 mm
Width
1,695 mm
Height
1,500 mm
Weight
970 kg
Shipping volume
9.88 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
KSP130-2XXXXXXDec 2010Mar 2014Pre-facelift
KSP130-7XXXXXXApr 2014Mar 2020Facelift

Import eligibility by country

Age limits are counted from the month of manufacture, not first registration. This KSP130 was produced 2010–2020; the statuses below are checked against Jul 2026.

KenyaCheck unit age
Only units manufactured Jul 2018 or later qualify (8-year limit).
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 KSP130

Is the KSP130 suitable for highway driving?
While highly fuel-efficient and agile in city traffic, the 1.0-liter 3-cylinder engine is built primarily for urban commuting and may struggle slightly with high-speed overtakes.