Toyota Vitz
SCP10Stock varies — page stays liveThe SCP10 launched the Vitz nameplate, featuring the award-winning 1.0-liter 1SZ-FE engine. It was highly praised for its space-efficient interior design and high fuel economy.
Engine
1SZ-FE VVT-i
Displacement
997 cc
Drive
2WD (FF)
Gearbox
4AT / 5MT
Fuel
Petrol
Body
Hatchback
Toyota Vitz — representative 1st gen (XP10) imageChassis variants of the Vitz
ChassisEngineDisplacementDriveGearbox
SCP101SZ-FE VVT-i997 ccFF4AT / 5MT
KSP901KR-FE VVT-i996 ccFFCVTSCP902SZ-FE VVT-i1,296 ccFFCVTKSP1301KR-FE VVT-i996 ccFFCVTNSP1301NR-FE / 1NR-FKE Dual VVT-i1,329 ccFFCVTDimensions & shipping volume
Length
3,610 mm
Width
1,660 mm
Height
1,500 mm
Weight
840 kg
Shipping volume
8.99 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
SCP10-0XXXXXXJan 1999 – Dec 2001Pre-facelift
SCP10-5XXXXXXDec 2001 – Jan 2005Facelift
Import eligibility by country (1999–2005)
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 SCP10
What makes the 1SZ-FE engine notable?
Co-developed with Daihatsu, the 1SZ-FE won the International Engine of the Year award in 1999 for its remarkable efficiency and compact packaging.