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Plymouth VALIANT

11 registered in New Zealand · 1961–1971 · 91% from United States

The Plymouth VALIANT is a recognisable name on New Zealand roads, with 11 registered across model years 1961 to 1971. Most are petrol-powered saloons with a 3.7L engine.

Below you'll find a complete breakdown of fuel types, body styles, drivetrain options, regional distribution, and estimated running costs. Select a specific model year to see detailed specs, buyer insights, and variant-level data for that generation of the VALIANT.

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11 On NZ Roads
3.7L Engine

Fuel Types

Plymouth VALIANT fuel type breakdown: PETROL 100%.

PETROL 100%

Drivetrain

Engine Size

Plymouth VALIANT engine sizes: 3.7L 27%, 5.2L 18%, 3.6L 9%, 3.7L 9%, 4.5L 9%.

Imported From

Plymouth VALIANT imported from: United States 91%, Not Known 9%.

When They Arrived in NZ

When Plymouth VALIANT vehicles were first registered in New Zealand — showing import waves and buying trends.

Plymouth VALIANT NZ arrival timeline: 2006: 1, 2011: 1, 2012: 1, 2013: 1, 2021: 1.

Colours

BLUE 3 (27%)
GREEN 2 (18%)
PURPLE 2 (18%)
RED 1 (9%)
YELLOW 1 (9%)
ORANGE 1 (9%)
BROWN 1 (9%)

Colours shown are approximate representations of NZTA basic colour categories, not exact manufacturer paint codes.

Where They Are in NZ

Plymouth VALIANT regional distribution: AUCKLAND: 3, PALMERSTON NORTH: 2, TAURANGA: 1, WHANGAREI: 1, MASTERTON: 1.

Body Types

SALOON 55%
SPORTS CAR 27%
STATION WAGON 9%
CONVERTIBLE 9%

Similar Cars

1 Holden logo
Holden Commodore 49,259
1978–2022 11.1 L/100km
2 Ford logo
Ford Falcon 33,206
1960–2020 11.5 L/100km
3 Toyota logo
Toyota Camry 30,957
1980–2026 7.3 L/100km
4 Toyota logo
Toyota Corolla 24,532
1956–2023 5.8 L/100km
5 Honda logo
Honda Accord 20,130
1978–2020 7.9 L/100km

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Plymouth VALIANT are there in New Zealand?

There are 11 Plymouth VALIANT vehicles registered in New Zealand as of March 2026, making up 0% of the total passenger fleet. Model years range from 1961 to 1971.

What body type is the Plymouth VALIANT?

The Plymouth VALIANT is primarily classified as a saloon in the NZTA fleet register. It is also available in other body configurations: sports car, station wagon, convertible. The most common fuel type is petrol.

Are Plymouth VALIANT cars imported or NZ-new?

91% of Plymouth VALIANT vehicles in New Zealand originated from United States. The majority arrived as used imports, which is typical for this model. Check the import status and origin country for the specific year you're considering on the individual year pages.

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