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Toyota Vitz

NSP130Stock varies — page stays live

The mainstream 1.3L model of the 3rd generation. Post-2014 models received the highly efficient Atkinson-cycle 1NR-FKE engine, significantly boosting thermal efficiency and fuel economy.

Engine
1NR-FE / 1NR-FKE Dual VVT-i
Displacement
1,329 cc
Drive
2WD (FF)
Gearbox
CVT
Fuel
Petrol
Body
Hatchback
Toyota Vitz NSP130Toyota Vitz — representative 3rd gen (XP130) image

Chassis variants of the Vitz

SCP101SZ-FE VVT-i997 ccFF4AT / 5MTKSP901KR-FE VVT-i996 ccFFCVTSCP902SZ-FE VVT-i1,296 ccFFCVTKSP1301KR-FE VVT-i996 ccFFCVT
NSP1301NR-FE / 1NR-FKE Dual VVT-i1,329 ccFFCVT

Dimensions & shipping volume

Length
3,885 mm
Width
1,695 mm
Height
1,500 mm
Weight
990 kg
Shipping volume
9.88 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
NSP130-2XXXXXXDec 2010 – Apr 2014Early Phase
NSP130-5XXXXXXApr 2014 – Mar 2020Facelift Phase (Atkinson Engine introduction)

Import eligibility by country (2010–2020)

KenyaCheck unit age
Only units manufactured Jul 2018 or later qualify (8-year limit).
UgandaCheck unit age
Only units manufactured Jul 2011 or later qualify (15-year limit).
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 NSP130

What is the difference between the 1NR-FE and 1NR-FKE engines in this chassis?
The early 1NR-FE runs on the standard Otto cycle, while the late 1NR-FKE runs on the Atkinson cycle with an improved expansion ratio for superior fuel economy.