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The entry-level model of the first-generation Toyota ist, powered by a fuel-efficient 1.3-liter 2NZ-FE engine. It gained massive popularity in Japan due to its premium hatchback design and versatile interior layout.

Engine
2NZ-FE VVT-i
Displacement
1,298 cc
Drive
2WD (FF)
Gearbox
4AT
Fuel
Petrol
Body
Hatchback
Toyota ist NCP60Toyota ist — representative 1st Generation (XP60) image

Chassis variants of the ist

NCP602NZ-FE VVT-i1,298 ccFF4AT
NCP611NZ-FE VVT-i1,496 ccFF4ATNCP651NZ-FE VVT-i1,496 cc4WD4ATNCP1101NZ-FE VVT-i1,496 ccFFCVTZSP1102ZR-FE Dual VVT-i1,797 ccFFCVT

Dimensions & shipping volume

Length
3,855 mm
Width
1,695 mm
Height
1,530 mm
Weight
1,030 kg
Shipping volume
10 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
NCP60-00XXXXXXMay 2002 – May 2005Pre-facelift
NCP60-50XXXXXXMay 2005 – Jul 2007Facelift

Import eligibility by country (2002–2007)

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 NCP60

What is the key difference between the NCP60 and NCP61?
The NCP60 is equipped with a 1.3-liter 2NZ-FE engine, while the NCP61 features a larger 1.5-liter 1NZ-FE engine.
Does the NCP60 come in a manual transmission?
No, the Japanese domestic market NCP60 was exclusively equipped with a 4-speed automatic transmission.