Toyota Corolla Spacio
NZE121Stock varies — page stays liveBased on the global E120 platform, the NZE121 is the highly fuel-efficient 1.5-liter version of the second-generation Spacio, incorporating a 2-3-2 three-row layout.
Engine
1NZ-FE VVT-i
Displacement
1,496 cc
Drive
2WD (FF)
Gearbox
4AT
Fuel
Petrol
Body
Hatchback
Toyota Corolla Spacio — representative 2nd Generation (E120) imageChassis variants of the Corolla Spacio
ChassisEngineDisplacementDriveGearbox
AE1114A-FE DOHC I41,587 ccFF4AT / 5MTAE1157A-FE DOHC I41,762 cc4WD4ATNZE1211NZ-FE VVT-i1,496 ccFF4AT
ZZE1221ZZ-FE VVT-i1,794 ccFF4ATZZE1241ZZ-FE VVT-i1,794 cc4WD4ATDimensions & shipping volume
Length
4,240 mm
Width
1,695 mm
Height
1,610 mm
Weight
1,210 kg
Shipping volume
11.57 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
NZE121-0XXXXXXMay 2001 – Apr 2003Phase 1 production
NZE121-3XXXXXXApr 2003 – Jun 2007Phase 2 / Facelift edition
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 NZE121
How does the third row function in the NZE121?
The third-row seats are designed to fold completely flat into the trunk floor, converting the vehicle from a 7-seater to a highly commodious 5-seater with ample cargo space.