Toyota Vitz

NSP130Stock varies — page stays live

The NSP130 represents the highly advanced 1.3-liter front-wheel-drive variant of the third-generation Vitz. Facelift models integrated the highly efficient 1NR-FKE Atkinson cycle engine, offering Hybrid-like thermal efficiency.

Engine
1NR-FKE Dual VVT-iE
Displacement
1,329 cc
Drive
2WD (FF)
Gearbox
CVT
Fuel
Petrol
Body
Hatchback
Toyota Vitz NSP130Toyota 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
990 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
NSP130-2XXXXXXDec 2010Mar 2014Early Phase (1NR-FE)
NSP130-7XXXXXXApr 2014Mar 2020Late Phase (Atkinson Cycle 1NR-FKE)

Import eligibility by country

Age limits are counted from the month of manufacture, not first registration. This NSP130 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 NSP130

What is special about the 1NR-FKE engine in the NSP130?
It utilizes the Atkinson cycle and high compression ratio for superior thermal efficiency and excellent fuel economy without hybrid hardware.