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ZGE20Stock varies — page stays live

The ZGE20 represents the highly successful second-generation front-wheel-drive platform. Powered by the Valvematic engine, it delivers sharp throttle responses alongside greatly improved fuel economy and reduced emissions.

Engine
2ZR-FAE Valvematic
Displacement
1,797 cc
Drive
2WD (FF)
Gearbox
CVT
Fuel
Petrol
Body
Hatchback
Toyota Wish ZGE20Toyota Wish — representative 2nd Gen (GE20) image

Chassis variants of the Wish

ZNE101ZZ-FE VVT-i1,794 ccFF4ATZNE141ZZ-FE VVT-i1,794 cc4WD4ATANE101AZ-FSE D-41,998 ccFFCVT
ZGE202ZR-FAE Valvematic1,797 ccFFCVT
ZGE252ZR-FAE Valvematic1,797 cc4WDCVT

Dimensions & shipping volume

Length
4,590 mm
Width
1,695 mm
Height
1,590 mm
Weight
1,350 kg
Shipping volume
12.37 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
ZGE20-0001XXXXXXApr 2009 – Apr 2012Pre-facelift
ZGE20-0150XXXXXXApr 2012 – Oct 2017Facelift

Import eligibility by country

Age limits are counted from the month of manufacture, not first registration. This ZGE20 was produced 2009–2017; 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 ZGE20

What is the benefit of the Valvematic system on the ZGE20?
Valvematic continuously adjusts the intake valve lift duration, optimizes fuel-air mixture delivery, and eliminates the need for a traditional throttle plate, yielding superior fuel economy.
Does the ZGE20 CVT have manual shift capability?
Yes, the Super CVT-i in the ZGE20 includes a 7-speed sport sequential shiftmatic mode allowing drivers to manual-shift via the gear lever.