Suzuki Escudo
TL52WStock varies — page stays liveThe TL52W chassis represents the short-wheelbase 3-door version of the second-generation Escudo. It is powered by the durable J20A inline-four gasoline engine and features a rugged part-time 4WD system with a manual transfer case.
Engine
J20A DOHC
Displacement
1,995 cc
Drive
4WD
Gearbox
4AT / 5MT
Fuel
Petrol
Body
SUV
Suzuki Escudo — representative 2nd gen (FT/GT) imageChassis variants of the Escudo
ChassisEngineDisplacementDriveGearbox
TL52WJ20A DOHC1,995 cc4WD4AT / 5MT
TD54WJ20A DOHC1,995 cc4WD4AT / 5MTTDA4WJ24B VVT2,393 cc4WD4AT / 5MTDimensions & shipping volume
Length
3,865 mm
Width
1,775 mm
Height
1,685 mm
Weight
1,310 kg
Shipping volume
11.56 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
TL52W-100001XXXXXXNov 1998 – Nov 2002Series 1 (Pre-facelift)
TL52W-150001XXXXXXNov 2002 – May 2005Series 2 (Facelift)
Import eligibility by country (1998–2005)
KenyaNot eligible
8-year limit from manufacture — all units now exceed it.UgandaNot eligible
15-year limit from manufacture — all units now exceed it.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 TL52W
What type of 4WD system does the TL52W use?
It uses a part-time Drive Select 4x4 system, allowing the driver to shift between 2H, 4H, and 4L via a physical transfer lever inside the cabin.
Does the J20A engine use a timing belt or chain?
The J20A engine utilizes a timing chain, which generally requires less frequent maintenance compared to a timing belt.