Nissan Dualis
KNJ10Stock varies — page stays liveThe KNJ10 refers to the domestic Japanese-assembled four-wheel-drive (4WD) variant of the Dualis. Combining local quality-control standards with the robust 4x4-i powertrain, this chassis code became highly popular in northern Japanese prefectures experiencing heavy snowfall.
Engine
MR20DE 2.0L DOHC
Displacement
1,997 cc
Drive
4WD
Gearbox
CVT
Fuel
Petrol
Body
SUV
Nissan Dualis — representative 1st Generation imageChassis variants of the Dualis
ChassisEngineDisplacementDriveGearbox
J10MR20DE 2.0L DOHC1,997 ccFFCVTNJ10MR20DE 2.0L DOHC1,997 cc4WDCVTKJ10MR20DE 2.0L DOHC1,997 ccFFCVTKNJ10MR20DE 2.0L DOHC1,997 cc4WDCVT
Dimensions & shipping volume
Length
4,315 mm
Width
1,780 mm
Height
1,615 mm
Weight
1,460 kg
Shipping volume
12.4 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
KNJ10-200001XXXXXXNov 2007 – Aug 2010Kyushu-Produced Pre-facelift (4WD)
KNJ10-250001XXXXXXAug 2010 – Mar 2014Kyushu-Produced Facelift (4WD)
Import eligibility by country (2007–2014)
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 KNJ10
Is the KNJ10 suitable for moderate off-roading?
Yes. While designed primarily for on-road stability and snow, its 205mm ground clearance and electronically locking center coupling make it highly capable on unpaved gravel roads and slippery trails.