Toyota Allion

NZT240Stock varies — page stays live

The entry-level model of the first-generation Allion, powered by the highly fuel-efficient 1.5-liter 1NZ-FE engine coupled with a standard 4-speed automatic transmission.

Engine
1NZ-FE VVT-i
Displacement
1,496 cc
Drive
2WD (FF)
Gearbox
4AT
Fuel
Petrol
Body
Sedan
Toyota Allion NZT240Toyota Allion — representative 1st gen (T240) image

Chassis variants of the Allion

Dimensions & shipping volume

Length
4,550 mm
Width
1,695 mm
Height
1,470 mm
Weight
1,140 kg
Shipping volume
11.34 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
NZT240-0XXXXXXDec 2001Nov 2004Pre-facelift
NZT240-5XXXXXXDec 2004May 2007Facelift

Import eligibility by country (2001–2007)

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 NZT240

What is the fuel economy of the NZT240 Allion?
The NZT240 with the 1.5L 1NZ-FE engine achieves a JDM 10-15 mode fuel economy rating of approximately 16.4 km/L.
Is the NZT240 Allion available in all-wheel drive (AWD)?
No, the NZT240 is strictly a front-wheel-drive (FF) configuration. AWD versions of the T240 generation were designated as ZZT245.