Suzuki Elf Truck
NJR85Stock varies — page stays liveFeaturing a high-cab design for improved driver comfort and visibility, the NJR85 balances standard track width with upgraded interior room, utilizing the same robust 3.0L turbo-diesel powertrain.
Engine
4JJ1-TCS Turbo Diesel
Displacement
2,999 cc
Drive
2WD (FR)
Gearbox
5MT / Smoother-Ex
Fuel
Diesel
Body
Truck
Suzuki Elf Truck — representative 6th gen (N-Series) imageChassis variants of the Elf Truck
ChassisEngineDisplacementDriveGearbox
NKR854JJ1-TCS Turbo Diesel2,999 ccFR5MT / 6MT / Smoother-ExNJR854JJ1-TCS Turbo Diesel2,999 ccFR5MT / Smoother-Ex
NPR854JJ1-TCS Turbo Diesel2,999 ccFR6MT / Smoother-ExDimensions & shipping volume
Length
4,735 mm
Width
1,695 mm
Height
2,185 mm
Weight
2,220 kg
Shipping volume
17.54 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
NJR85-7XXXXXXFeb 2007 – Feb 2019High-Cab Series
Import eligibility by country (2007–2019)
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 NJR85
How does the NJR85 differ from the NKR85?
The NJR85 features a High Cab design which positions the driver higher with a taller cabin structure for superior ergonomics, while maintaining a standard width chassis.