Mazda Demio
DJ5FSStock varies — page stays liveThe DJ5FS represents a premium leap for the Demio, embracing Mazda's Kodo design language and featuring a highly advanced 1.5-liter clean diesel engine. It delivers exceptional torque alongside quiet refinement.
Engine
1.5L Skyactiv-D Diesel
Displacement
1,498 cc
Drive
2WD (FF)
Gearbox
6MT / 6AT
Fuel
Diesel
Body
Hatchback
Mazda Demio — representative 4th gen (DJ) imageChassis variants of the Demio
ChassisEngineDisplacementDriveGearbox
DY3W1.3L ZJ-VE DOHC I41,348 ccFF4AT / 5MTDE3FS1.3L ZJ-VE DOHC I41,348 ccFFCVT / 4AT / 5MTDEJFS1.3L Skyactiv-G1,298 ccFFCVTDE5FS1.5L ZY-VE DOHC I41,498 ccFF5MT / CVTDJ5FS1.5L Skyactiv-D Diesel1,498 ccFF6MT / 6AT
Dimensions & shipping volume
Length
4,060 mm
Width
1,695 mm
Height
1,500 mm
Weight
1,130 kg
Shipping volume
10.32 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
DJ5FS-100000XXXXXXSep 2014 – Sep 2019Standard DJ Diesel
Import eligibility by country (2014–2019)
KenyaCheck unit age
Only units manufactured Jul 2018 or later qualify (8-year limit).UgandaEligible
Within the 15-year limit from manufacture.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 DJ5FS
Why is the DJ5FS diesel highly praised?
It provides 250 Nm of torque (equivalent to a typical 2.5L petrol engine) while achieving incredible real-world fuel economy under the Skyactiv-D banner.