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Daihatsu Taft Import Information and SEVS import eligibility for Australia The June 2020+ Daihatsu Taft (LA900S, LA910S) crossover SUV-style kei car is approved for import to Australia. The Taft is available in turbo / non-turbo and 2WD / 4WD. LA900S is 2WD and LA910S is 4WD. Related models: Daihatsu Tanto & Tanto Custom Daihatsu Tanto Fun Cross Other kei car import options for Australia ...

Daihatsu Tanto Import Information and SEVS import eligibility for Australia The July 2019+ Daihatsu Tanto and Tanto Custom (LA650S, LA660S) kei cars are approved for import to Australia. Compliance package approval is pending for these models. LA650S is 2WD and LA660S is 4WD. The Daihatsu Tanto is available in three different styles – Tanto, Tanto Custom and the “active lifestyle...

Daihatsu Tanto Fun Cross Import Information and SEVS import eligibility for Australia The July 2019+ Daihatsu Tanto Fun Cross (LA650S, LA660S) kei car is approved for import to Australia. Compliance package approval is pending for this model. LA650S is 2WD and LA660S is 4WD. The Daihatsu Tanto is available in three different styles – Tanto, Tanto Custom and the “active lifestyle̶...

Mitsubishi Delica D2 Hybrid Import Information and SEVS import eligibility for Australia The 2020+ Mitsubishi Delica D:2 hybrid and Delica D:2 Custom hybrid (MB37S) meet the import regulations for Australia. *These models are currently awaiting addition to the approved import list. The Mitsubishi Delica D:2 is also sold in Japan as the Suzuki Solio and Solio Bandit, but the Delica was only off...

Suzuki Solio Bandit Hybrid Import Information and SEVS import eligibility for Australia The November 2020+ Suzuki Solio hybrid (MA37S, MA47S) and Solio Bandit hybrid (MA37S, MA47S) 1.24L 5-seater mini-MPV can be imported to Australia. This page deals with 2020+ Suzuki Solio Bandit hybrid import. The Suzuki Solio is also sold in Japan as the Mitsubishi Delica D:2. Related models: 2020+ Mitsubis...

Suzuki Solio Hybrid Import Information and SEVS import eligibility for Australia The November 2020+ Suzuki Solio hybrid (MA37S, MA47S) and Solio Bandit hybrid (MA37S, MA47S) 1.24L 5-seater mini-MPV can be imported to Australia. This page deals with 2020+ Suzuki Solio hybrid import. The Suzuki Solio is also sold in Japan as the Mitsubishi Delica D:2. Related models: 2020+ Mitsubishi Delica D:2 ...

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Mitsubishi EK Space Import Information and SEVS import eligibility for Australia The March 2020+ Mitsubishi EK Space 660cc hybrid (B34A, B37A models) 4-seater compact crossover SUV can be imported to Australia. The EK Space is available in 2WD (B34A) and 4WD (B37A). Related models: Mitsubishi Delica Mini Mitsubishi EK X Unlike the other Mitsubishi kei cars built on the same platform, the EK Spa...

Mitsubishi Delica Mini Import Information and SEVS import eligibility for Australia The April 2023+ Mitsubishi Delica Mini 660cc hybrid and hybrid turbo (B34A, B35A, B37A, B38A models) 4-seater compact crossover SUV can be imported to Australia. The Delica Mini is available in hybrid turbo / hybrid non turbo and 2WD / 4WD. Related models: 2020+ Mitsubishi Delica D:2 hybrid 2020+ Mitsubishi EK X...

Daihatsu Rocky Hybrid Import Information and SEVS import eligibility for Australia The November 2021+ Daihatsu Rocky hybrid 1.2 L (A202S model) 5-door ‘subcompact crossover’ SUV can be imported to Australia. The Daihatsu Rocky hybrid is a rebadged version of the A200 series Toyota Raize hybrid and Subaru Rex hybrid, and is almost identical to the Raize other than the Daihatsu front...

Honda Grace Hybrid Import Information and SEVS import eligibility for Australia The November 2014 to July 2020 Honda Grace hybrid sedan 1.5L (GM4, GM5) can be imported to Australia as they were not sold here new by Honda. The GM4 is 2WD and the GM5 is 4WD. Related models: 2013 to 2019 Honda Fit (Jazz) hybrid 1.5L (GP5, GP6) 2020+ Honda Fit (Jazz) hybrid e:HEV 1.5L (GR3) 2015 to 2019 Honda Fit Shu...

Toyota Voxy Hybrid Import Information and SEVS import eligibility for Australia The January 2014 to January 2022 Toyota Voxy Hybrid 1.8L MPV (ZWR80G, ZWR80W) and January 2022+ Toyota Voxy Hybrid (ZWR90W, ZWR95W) ‘mini MPV’ can be imported from Japan to Australia as none were sold here new by Toyota. This page deals with the current 2022+ Toyota Voxy Hybrid which is available as a ...

Toyota Noah Hybrid Import Information and SEVS import eligibility for Australia The January 2014 to January 2022 Toyota Noah Hybrid 1.8L MPV (ZWR80G, ZWR80W) and January 2022+ Toyota Noah Hybrid (ZWR90W, ZWR95W) ‘mini MPV’ can be imported from Japan to Australia as none were sold here new by Toyota. This page deals with the current 2022+ Toyota Noah Hybrid which is available as a ...

Honda S660 Import Information and SEVS import eligibility for Australia The February 2015 to December 2021 Honda S660 660cc (JW5) can be imported to Australia as it was not sold here new and meets the kei car import criteria. Honda S660 Import model options from [...]...

Honda Fit Shuttle Hybrid Import Information and SEVS import eligibility for Australia The April 2015 to 2019 Honda Fit Shuttle hybrid 1.5L GP7 (2WD) and GP8 (4WD) can be imported to Australia as it was not sold here new and meets the environmental import criteria. The Honda Fit Shuttle is a sub-compact station wagon based on the Honda Fit hatchback (marketed as the Honda Jazz in some countries in...

Mitsubishi EK X Import Information and SEVS import eligibility for Australia The March 2020+ Mitsubishi EK X 660cc hybrid and hybrid turbo (B34W, B35W, B37W, B38W models) 4-seater compact crossover SUV can be imported to Australia. The EK X is also known as the Mitsubishi EK Cross and Nissan Dayz. Related models: Mitsubishi Delica D:2 & Delica D:2 Custom Mitsubishi Delica Mini Mitsubishi E...

2020+ Toyota Harrier Import Information and SEVS import eligibility for Australia Plus Toyota Harrier Import Model Details and Specifications Toyota Harrier import to Australia is possible for January 2013 to current hybrid models as they were not sold new in Australia and meet the import regulations for environmental criteria (low fuel use). The 2013 to 2019 AVU65 Harrier hybrid as well as th...

Toyota Vellfire Import Information and SEVS import eligibility for Australia The Toyota Vellfire luxury people mover and the related Toyota Alphard built on the same platform can be imported from Japan to Australia as they were not sold here new by Toyota. *Non-hybrid 2.4L turbo Vellfire import is possible but they must be a factory welcab / welfare vehicle with disabled access features to be el...

Toyota Alphard Import Information and SEVS import eligibility for Australia The Toyota Alphard luxury people mover and the related Toyota Vellfire built on the same platform can be imported from Japan to Australia as they were not sold here new by Toyota. *Non-hybrid Alphard import is possible but they must be a factory welcab / welfare vehicle with disabled access features to be eligible –...

Nissan X-Trail Hybrid Import Information for Australia The 2015 to 2021 Nissan X-Trail hybrid (HT32 / HNT32) is eligible for import to Australia from Japan as it was not sold new here by Nissan. HT32 designates 2WD and HNT32 is 4WD. All are 2.0L. However, please note we do not source the X-Trail hybrid as it has known design faults with both the CVT transmission and starter motor which develop...

Nissan Serena Hybrid e-Power Import Information for Australia Plus Model Details and Specifications There are a number of Nissan Serena import options for Australia including several Nissan Serena Hybrid (S-hybrid / e-Power) models and non-hybrid Lifecare / welcab models. Out of the Serena range we only source the latest two e-Power models – the 2018 to 2022 Nissan Serena hybrid e-Power ...

Toyota Prius Hybrid Import Information and SEVS import eligibility for Australia Three Prius PHEV / PHV models and one Prius hybrid (non plug-in) model can be imported from Japan to Australia as they were not sold here new by Toyota, all are 5-seater. This page deals with the 2022+ Toyota Prius hybrid (MXWH60, MXWH65): 2012 to 2016 Toyota Prius PHV ZVW35 – we no longer source this earlier ...

Honda Stepwgn Import Information and SEVS import eligibility for Australia The September 2017 to 2022 Honda Stepwgn hybrid (RP5) 2.0 L 7-seater people mover and the 2022+ Honda Stepwgn hybrid (RP8) 2.0 L 7-seater people mover can be imported to Australia from Japan. This page deals with the 2022+ Honda Stepwgn hybrid (RP8). We can assist you step-by-step through the whole process from inspec...

Nissan Ariya Import Information and SEVS import eligibility for Australia The July 2020+ Nissan Ariya fully electric sedan / SUV crossover B6 (FE0) and B9 (SNFE0) can be imported from Japan to Australia as they are not sold here new by Nissan. In fact it seems unlikely the Ariya will be sold in Australia anytime soon, perhaps never – according to the following Dec 2023 notice on the Nissa...

Suzuki Spacia Hybrid Import Information and SEVS import eligibility for Australia The December 2017 to 2023 Suzuki Spacia hybrid (MK53S) and 2023+ Suzuki Spacia hybrid (MK54S / MK94S)* can be imported from Japan to Australia as they were not sold here new by Suzuki. *Model approval / compliance is pending for the latest model. This page deals with the 2023+ Suzuki Spacia hybrid (MK54S turbo /...

Subaru Legacy Import Information and SEVS import eligibility for Australia The Subaru Legacy is approved for import to Australia from Japan within the following model and date ranges (based on the time they were not sold in Australia): SEV # Make / Model Model code Build date range SEV-000065 SUBARU – Legacy S402 2008-06 – 2009-05 SEV-000299 SUBARU – Legacy BH5 1998-06 – 2...

Lexus LS 460 Import Information and SEVS import eligibility for Australia The Lexus LS 460 and LS 460L 4.6L V8 performance sedan can be imported to Australia from Japan within the following year and model ranges as they were not sold in Australia at that time: 1 September 2006 to 30 April 2007 Lexus LS 460 (USF40) September 2008 to August 2017 Lexus LS 460 (USF45) 4WD and LS 460L (USF46) 4WD *...

Suzuki Hustler Hybrid Import Information and SEVS import eligibility for Australia The January 2020+ Suzuki Hustler hybrid (MR52S, MR92S) ‘crossover SUV style kei car’ can be imported from Japan to Australia as it was not sold here new by Suzuki. The Suzuki Hustler hybrid is available in both 660cc hybrid turbo (MR52S) and 660cc hybrid (MR92S) models. The Hustler is also sold in Ja...

Toyota Prius PHV Hybrid Import Information and SEVS import eligibility for Australia The Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid liftback is sold as the Prius PHV / Prius PHEV hybrid in Japan and the Prius Prime in the USA, Canada, South Korea and New Zealand. Three Prius PHV / PHEV plug-in models and one standard hybrid model can be imported from Japan to Australia as none were sold here new by Toyota, this...