Japanese brand cars are indeed one of the most popular brands around the world, specifically in the country of Zambia. Whether it’s the latest model or the used ones, Japanese brands remain to be one of the tops. Zambian people prefer reliable, practical, and economical cars, and the cars below are some of the best models in their market nowadays. In this article, we will talk about the Top 10 Most Popular Cars in Zambia for 2021.
Toyota Allion (Sedan)
The Toyota Allion is a 4-door sedan first produced in 2001 and manufactured by the Japanese automaker Toyota. It is popular for its fuel efficiency, reliability, sporty exterior, and comfortable interior.
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It is fitted with a 1.5L 1NZ-FE four-cylinder with power and torque of 110 PS (81 kW) at 6000 rpm, 14.3 kgm (140 Nm) at 4400 rpm; a 1.8L 2ZR-FE four-cylinder with power and torque of 136 PS (100 kW) at 6000 rpm, 17.8 kgm (175 Nm) at 4400 rpm; 2.0L 3ZR-FAE four-cylinder with power and torque of 158 PS (116 kW) at 6200 rpm, 20.0 kgm (196 Nm) at 4400 rpm, paired with CVT transmission.
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It is also equipped with standard features including an anti-lock braking system, brake assist, smart entry and start system, electronic brake-force distribution, an HDD navigation system, and the latest version of the G-BOOK telematics service.
Toyota Mark X (Sedan)
Toyota Mark X is a four-door midsize car produced in 2004 and manufactured by Toyota. It aimed primarily at the Japanese domestic market and with two distinct generations.
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The first generation was first introduced in 2004 until 2009 fitted with 2.5L 4GR-FSE V6 with a power of 158 kW (212 hp; 215 PS); and 3.0L 3GR-FSE V6 with a power of 188kW (252 hp; 256 PS), mated to a five-speed automatic and six-speed automatic transmission. In 2012, the second generation was released equipped with 2.5L 4GR-FSE V6 with a power of 149 kW (200 hp; 203 PS); 3.5L 2GR-FSE V6 with a power of 234 kW (314 hp; 318 PS), mated to a six-speed automatic.
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It also comes with standard features including driver and passenger airbags, side airbags, brake assist, anti-lock braking system, vehicle stability control, electronic brake-force distribution, automatic air-conditioning, cruise control, and an anti-theft system.
Toyota Hiace Van (Van)
The Toyota HiAce is a five-door van produced and manufactured in 1967 by Toyota. It is currently in its sixth generation and has been one of the most popular vehicles because of its multipurpose use and a large range of body configurations such as minibus, minivan, van, pickup truck, and taxi.
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It is fitted with 2.5L 2KD-FTV Low Version Intercooled/Non-Intercooled D-4D four-cylinder with power and torque of 80 kW (109 PS; 107 hp) at 3400 rpm, 260 N⋅m (192 lb-ft) at 1600–2600 rpm; 3.0L 1KD-FTV Intercooled VN Turbo D-4D four-cylinder diesel engine with power and torque of 106 kW (144 PS; 142 hp) at 3400 rpm, 300 Nm (221 lb-ft) at 1200–3200 rpm; 2.0L 1TR-FE four-cylinder with power and torque of 100 kW (136 PS; 134 hp) at 5600 rpm, 182 Nm (134 lb-ft) at 4000 rpm; 2.7L 2TR-FE four-cylinder petrol engine with power and torque of 118 kW (160 PS; 158 hp) at 5200 rpm, 243 Nm (179 lb-ft) at 4000 rpm, mated to four-speed / six-speed automatic and five-speed manual transmission.
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It also offers features including driver and passenger airbags, an anti-lock braking system, brake assist, an anti-theft system, air-conditioning, and a power window.
Toyota Vitz (Hatchback)
The Toyota Vitz is a three and five-door hatchback also known as the Toyota Yaris and the Toyota Echo in other international markets. It was first produced in 1999 by the Japanese automobile manufacturer Toyota with three generations.
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It is known for its practicality, reliability, modern features, fuel efficiency, and powerful engine. It is equipped with three petrol engines: 1.0L 1KR-FE three-cylinder with power and torque of 69 PS (51 kW) at 6000 rpm, 9.4 kgm (92 Nm) at 4300 rpm; 1.3L 1NR-FKE four-cylinder with power and torque of 99 PS (73 kW) at 6000 rpm, 12.3 kgm (121 Nm) at 4400 rpm; and 1.5L 1NZ-FE four-cylinder with power and torque of 109 PS (80 kW) at 6000 rpm, 13.9 kgm (136 Nm) at 4800 rpm, mated to CVT transmission.
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It also offers standard features including driver and passenger airbags, smart entry system, climate control system, start-stop system, anti-lock braking system, electronic brake-force distribution, brake assist, and vehicle stability control.
Toyota Alphard (Mini Van)
The Toyota Alphard is a minivan first introduced in 2002 by Toyota. It is a five-door front-wheel-drive / four-wheel-drive and is currently in its third generation. It is one of the most popular minivans in the market especially for a large family because of its practicality and comfortable interiors.
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It is currently fitted with a 2.5L 2AR-FE four-cylinder petrol engine with power and torque of 182 PS (134 kW) at 6,000 rpm, 24.0 kgm (235 Nm) at 4,100 rpm; and a 3.5L 2GR-FE V6 petrol engine with power and torque of 280p PS (206 kW) at 6,200 rpm, 35.1kgm (344 Nm) at 4,700 rpm, paired to CVT and six-speed ATF U660E automatic transmission.
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It also comes with standard features including an anti-lock braking system, smart entry and push start system, brake assist, cruise control, vehicle stability control, electronic brake-force distribution, and dual airbags.
Toyota IST (Hatchback)
The Toyota IST is a five-door hatchback first produced and manufactured in 2002 until 2016 by the Japanese automaker Toyota.
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It is known for its sporty compact design, smooth and comfortable ride, and fuel efficiency. The second generation was released in 2007 equipped with a 1.5L 1NZ-FE four-cylinder petrol engine with power and torque of 109 PS (80 kW) at 6000 rpm, 14.1 kgm (138 Nm) at 4400 rpm; and a 1.8L 2ZR-FE four-cylinder petrol engine with power and torque of 132 PS (97 kW) at 6000 rpm, 17.5 kgm (172 Nm) at 4400 rpm, paired to CVT and four-speed automatic transmission.
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It is also fitted with standard features including driver and passenger airbags, side and curtain airbags, seatbelt with pretensioners and force limiters, brake assist, anti-lock braking system, and air-conditioning.
Toyota Corolla Axio (Sedan)
The E140 series Toyota Corolla Axio is a four-door sedan version of the tenth-generation Toyota Corolla that was produced in 2006. It is one of the known sedans in the market because of its fuel efficiency, powerful engine, high-tech features, and cheap maintenance costs.
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In 2012, the eleventh generation E160 series Toyota Corolla Axio was released equipped with a 1.3L 1NR-FE four-cylinder petrol engine generating power and torque of 95 PS (70 kW) at 6000 rpm, 121 Nm (89 lb-ft) at 4000 rpm; 1.5L 1NZ-FE four-cylinder petrol engine delivering maximum power and torque of 110 PS (81 kW) at 6000 rpm, 138 Nm (102 lb-ft) at 4400 rpm, mated to CVT and five-speed manual transmission.
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It also includes standard features like dual airbags, vehicle stability control, cruise control, an anti-lock braking system, power windows, air-conditioning, electronic brake-force distribution, and brake assist.
Mercedes-Benz C-Class (Sedan)
The Mercedes-Benz C-class is a luxury car produced and manufactured in 1993 by Daimler AG. It is currently in its fifth generation and is available in a two-door coupe, four-door sedan, and five-door wagon. It is one of the most popular and best-selling luxury cars in the market because of its powerful engine performance, comfortable ride, high-class features, and affordable price.
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It is fitted with a 2.0L M274 turbo four-cylinder with power and torque of 184 PS (135 kW) at 5500 rpm, 30.6 kgm (300 Nm) at 1200-4000 rpm; a 3.0L M276 DELA 30 bi-turbo V6 petrol engine with power and torque of 367 PS (270 kW) at 5500-6000 rpm, 53.0 kgm (520 Nm) at 2000-4200 rpm; 2.1L OM651 turbo four-cylinder diesel engine with power and torque of 170 PS (125 kW) at 3000-4200 rpm, 40.8 kgm (400 Nm) at 1400-2800 rpm, mated to a six-speed manual, seven-speed 7G-TRONIC PLUS automatic and nine-speed 9G-TRONIC PLUS automatic transmission.
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It also comes with standard features including a pre-crash system, adaptive cruise control, brake assist, electronic stability control with dynamic cornering assist, lane departure warning system, automatic parking assist, and active blind spot assist.
Toyota Vanguard (SUV)
The Toyota Vanguard is a five-door SUV produced from 2005 until 2013. It is the third generation longer-wheelbase version of the Toyota RAV4 which was sold in Japan. It is popular for its reliability, loads of storage areas and spacious cabin, high-quality features, excellent fuel efficiency, and comfortable interior.
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It is equipped 2.4L 2AZ-FE four-cylinder petrol engine with power and torque of 170 PS (125 kW) at 6000 rpm, 22.8 kgm (224 Nm) at 4000 rpm; and a 3.5L 2GR-FE V6 petrol engine with power and torque of 280 PS (206 kW) at 6200 rpm, 35.1 kgm (344 Nm) at 4700 rpm, mated to CVT and five-speed automatic transmission.
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It also includes standard features like driver and passenger airbags, anti-lock braking system, cruise control, electronic brake-force distribution, leather-wrapped steering wheel, vehicle stability control, and an anti-theft system.
Toyota Belta (Sedan)
The Toyota Belta is a four-door sedan also known as the Toyota Yaris and the Toyota Vios in Asia. It was produced from 2005 until 2012 and remains one of the most popular sedans in the market.
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It is ideal for a single or small family and boasts outstanding fuel economy, comfortable interiors, and affordable maintenance costs. It is fitted with a 996 cc 1KR-FE three-cylinder with power and torque of 70 PS (51 kW) at 6000 rpm, 9.4 kgm (92 Nm) at 3600 rpm; and a 1.3L 2SZ-FE four-cylinder with power and torque of 87 PS (64 kW) at 6000 rpm, 11.8 kgm (116 Nm) at 4000 rpm, mated to CVT transmission.
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It also offers features including driver and passenger airbags, an anti-lock braking system, electronic brake-force distribution, brake assist, air-conditioning, and seatbelt with pretensioners and force limiters.
Final Verdict
Whether it is used or the latest model, customers tend to choose a reliable, dependable, powerful, and comfortable car. Nothing could go wrong with choosing one of the cars above because they are not just popular but also offer the best results. Please visit our BE FORWARD store for more information or questions.
Written by: Esther Abranilla
