Toyota Corolla Levin / Sprinter Trueno AE111
Import a Toyota Corolla Levin / Sprinter Trueno (AE111) from Japan, found at auction, scanned before it ships, and delivered with a report anyone can verify.
- Built in Japan
- 1995–2000
- Engine
- 4A-GE 1.6 L 20-valve naturally aspirated four, front-wheel drive
About the AE111
The AE111 Levin and Trueno were built from June 1995 to August 2000, the end of the line. Their 4A-GE 20-valve “black top” four is rated at 165 PS at 7,800 rpm, the highest of any 4A-GE, with front-wheel drive. In April 1997 the Super Strut BZ-G became the BZ-R and gained a six-speed manual.
It is the last and most powerful Levin and Trueno, and a light, high-revving front-drive coupe.
The April 1997 facelift created the BZ-R, the final form of the Levin and Trueno. It came with a six-speed manual, a limited-slip differential, larger front brake rotors with improved calipers, a taller rear spoiler and Super Strut suspension. The same update brought Toyota’s GOA safety body. The AE111 was used widely in Japanese rallying, from national championship level down to amateur events, and in N1 endurance racing.
- Power
- 165 PS at 7,800 rpm
- Torque
- 16.5 kgm (162 Nm) at 5,600 rpm
- Weight
- 1,080 kg (BZ-R, manual)
- Gearbox
- 6-speed manual (BZ-R)
- Drive
- Front-wheel drive
- Price new
- ¥1,890,000 (1997 BZ-R, manual)
Can an AE111 come in?
Both countries count from the month on the build plate, so a car can become eligible part-way through a year. We check the plate on every car.
Quebec registers right-hand-drive cars only at 25 years. Every other province follows the federal 15-year rule.
US sourcing is planned for 2027, once a customs broker confirms the duty rate on Japanese classics. Enquiries are welcome now.
Which cars roll in next? See the 2027 US calendar and the 2027 Canada calendar.
What to look at on an AE111
The model-specific weak points we look for in the auction sheet, the photos and the scan.
Gearbox
Worth checking the six-speed synchros.
Suspension
Worth checking the Super Strut bushes.
Rust
Worth checking the sills and arches.
Engine
Worth asking whether the engine has been run hard on the rev limiter, and checking oil consumption.
What we check on every AE111
The auction sheet, in full
Every line of the original Japanese sheet translated: repair marks, rust notes, interior score.
The build plate
The month of manufacture decides eligibility, so we read it off the car, not the registration.
Mileage against the records
Dash and ECU against the auction sheet and Japan's inspection history.
Flood and accident history
Checked before export, while a claim is still possible.
A full diagnostic scan
Every module read inside the auction's 5-day claim window, so a hidden fault goes back to the seller.
Underneath
Chassis rails, floors and suspension, where snow-country salt does its damage.
What landing one costs: see the worked examples; an enquiry gets you the figure for this car. New to auction sheets? Read how to read one.
What an AE111 costs
Published figures with their source and date. Prices move with condition, mileage and grade; an enquiry gets auction results for the car you want.
| What | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1995–2000 Corolla Levin, all grades (7 listed), average asking price Carsensor, Oct 2026 | about ¥1.41 million (range ¥0.9–2.1 million) | Carsensor , Oct 2026 |
| 1995–2000 Sprinter Trueno, all grades (4 listed), average asking price Carsensor, Oct 2026 | about ¥1.27 million (range ¥0.9–1.4 million) | Carsensor , Oct 2026 |
Figures as published by each source; not offers from us. Landed cost in Canada adds shipping, duty, GST/HST and provincial fees.
AE111 buyer questions
Is every AE111 eligible?
Yes. Production ran from May 1995 to 2000, so every car is more than 25 years old and clears the US rule, and all of them clear Canada’s 15-year rule.
Which grade should I buy?
The BZ-R from April 1997 is the one to find. It has the six-speed manual, limited-slip differential, bigger front brakes and Super Strut suspension as standard. Earlier BZ-Gs have the same 165 PS engine but a five-speed manual.
Is it right-hand drive?
Yes. The Levin and Trueno were sold in Japan, so every AE111 is right-hand drive. Carsensor listed only 11 of this generation across both names in October 2026, so most cars come through Japanese auctions.
Want an AE111?
Tell us the grade, colour and budget. We reply with eligibility for your province or state and what these are fetching in Japan now, and contact you when sourcing opens.