The redesign was forced by new, stricter emissions and fuel consumption regulations, which required upgrading to the new platform and technology.

[2] The Probox also received very minor improvements in August 2020, namely redesigned wing mirrors and certification of some models meeting certain new fuel consumption and emissions standards.

[6][7] In Kenya the Probox is associated with reckless drivers, and the vehicle is also preferred by corrupt police and a kidnapping gang.

[6][8] In 2019, the country banned the use of the Probox and Toyota Sienta for minibus use, citing frequent overloading of up to 14 passengers, instead of the five it is designed for.

[9] Right-hand-drive Proboxes imported from Japan are common in Myanmar despite the country driving on the opposite side.