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Suzuki Elf Truck

NKR85Stock varies — page stays live

The NKR85 is a standard-cab, light-to-medium duty variant of the Elf platform, powered by the highly reliable 3.0-liter 4JJ1-TCS common-rail turbo-diesel engine, popular for metropolitan delivery.

Engine
4JJ1-TCS Turbo Diesel
Displacement
2,999 cc
Drive
2WD (FR)
Gearbox
5MT / 6MT / Smoother-Ex
Fuel
Diesel
Body
Truck
Suzuki Elf Truck NKR85Suzuki Elf Truck — representative 6th gen (N-Series) image

Chassis variants of the Elf Truck

NKR854JJ1-TCS Turbo Diesel2,999 ccFR5MT / 6MT / Smoother-Ex
NJR854JJ1-TCS Turbo Diesel2,999 ccFR5MT / Smoother-ExNPR854JJ1-TCS Turbo Diesel2,999 ccFR6MT / Smoother-Ex

Dimensions & shipping volume

Length
4,690 mm
Width
1,695 mm
Height
1,965 mm
Weight
2,150 kg
Shipping volume
15.62 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
NKR85-7XXXXXXDec 2006 – May 2011Early Phase
NKR85-8XXXXXXJun 2011 – Feb 2019Late Phase / Euro V

Import eligibility by country (2006–2019)

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 NKR85

What engine powers the NKR85?
The NKR85 is powered by the 4JJ1-TCS 3.0-liter common-rail direct-injection turbocharged diesel engine.
What is the payload capacity of the NKR85?
Depending on the specific rear body configuration, it typically supports a payload capacity between 1.5 to 3.0 tons.