Toyota Corolla Spacio
AE111Stock varies — page stays liveThe pioneer model of the Corolla Spacio range, prioritizing maximum interior space within compact exterior dimensions, powered by the reliable 1.6-liter 4A-FE engine.
Engine
4A-FE DOHC I4
Displacement
1,587 cc
Drive
2WD (FF)
Gearbox
4AT / 5MT
Fuel
Petrol
Body
Hatchback
Toyota Corolla Spacio — representative 1st Generation (E110) imageChassis variants of the Corolla Spacio
ChassisEngineDisplacementDriveGearbox
AE1114A-FE DOHC I41,587 ccFF4AT / 5MT
AE1157A-FE DOHC I41,762 cc4WD4ATNZE1211NZ-FE VVT-i1,496 ccFF4ATZZE1221ZZ-FE VVT-i1,794 ccFF4ATZZE1241ZZ-FE VVT-i1,794 cc4WD4ATDimensions & shipping volume
Length
4,135 mm
Width
1,690 mm
Height
1,620 mm
Weight
1,170 kg
Shipping volume
11.32 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
AE111-0XXXXXXJan 1997 – Apr 1999Early production / Pre-facelift
AE111-3XXXXXXApr 1999 – May 2001Late production / Minor Change
Import eligibility by country (1997–2001)
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 AE111
What unique seating layouts did the AE111 Spacio offer?
It featured a modular system with '2-2-2' (6-seater) configurations where the middle seats could be detached, folded, or converted into child safety seats.