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NCP65Stock varies — page stays liveThe four-wheel-drive version of the first-generation ist, specifically paired with the 1.5-liter engine to handle the added drivetrain weight and provide extra traction in slippery conditions.
Engine
1NZ-FE VVT-i
Displacement
1,496 cc
Drive
4WD
Gearbox
4AT
Fuel
Petrol
Body
Hatchback
Toyota ist — representative 1st Generation (XP60) imageChassis variants of the ist
ChassisEngineDisplacementDriveGearbox
NCP602NZ-FE VVT-i1,298 ccFF4ATNCP611NZ-FE VVT-i1,496 ccFF4ATNCP651NZ-FE VVT-i1,496 cc4WD4AT
NCP1101NZ-FE VVT-i1,496 ccFFCVTZSP1102ZR-FE Dual VVT-i1,797 ccFFCVTDimensions & shipping volume
Length
3,855 mm
Width
1,695 mm
Height
1,535 mm
Weight
1,110 kg
Shipping volume
10.03 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
NCP65-00XXXXXXMay 2002 – May 2005Pre-facelift
NCP65-50XXXXXXMay 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 NCP65
What type of 4WD system is used in the NCP65?
It utilizes Toyota's V-Flex Fulltime 4WD system, which automatically directs torque to the rear wheels when front-wheel slip is detected.