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Toyota Sienta Hybrid Import Information and SEVS import eligibility for Australia The July 2015 to 2022 Toyota Sienta Hybrid (NHP170) and August 2022+ Toyota Sienta Hybrid (MXPL10, MXPL15) ‘mini MPV’ can be imported from Japan to Australia as none were sold here new by Toyota. This page deals with the 2022+ Toyota Sienta Hybrid which is available in 5 and 7-seat versions and 2WD (M...

Honda Stepwgn Hybrid 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 2017 to 2022 Honda Stepwgn hybrid (RP5) which is the last Stepwgn model fitted with Honda̵...

Nissan Kicks Hybrid e-Power Import Information and SEVS import eligibility for Australia The 2020+ Nissan Kicks hybrid e-Power (P15, RP15, SNP15) ‘subcompact crossover’ SUV can be imported to Australia from Japan in 2WD or 4WD. The Kicks model has been produced by Nissan since 2016 and sold outside Japan with a standard petrol drivetrain. The Kicks e-Power was first introduced in Jap...

Toyota Prius PHEV 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 North America, South Korea and New Zealand. 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...

Lexus LS 500h Hybrid Import Information and SEVS import eligibility for Australia The October 2017+ Lexus LS 500h hybrid 4WD (GVF55) performance sedan can be imported to Australia from Japan. *Only the 4WD version can be imported from Japan as the 2WD version (GVF50) was sold new in Australia. This is the 5th-generation of the LS model which began back in 1989 with the Lexus LS400 and LS430 mode...

Lexus RC 300h Hybrid Import Information and SEVS import eligibility for Australia The October 2014 to 2021 Lexus RC 300h hybrid (AVC10) luxury coupe can be imported to Australia from Japan. The RC300h uses a 2.5 L 2AR-FSE I4 petrol engine generating 131 kW (178 PS) combined with an electric motor generating 105 kW (143 PS) and a CVT transmission. The Lexus RC 300h hybrid is available from Ja...

Lexus RX 450h Hybrid Import Information and SEVS import eligibility for Australia The 2WD versions of the January 2009 to December 2015 Lexus RX 450h hybrid (GYL10) and 2015 to 2022 Lexus RX 450h hybrid (GYL20) luxury hybrid SUV models can be imported to Australia from Japan. Both 10 and 20 series RX 450h models from Japan are 5-seater and operate on a V6 3.5L petrol hybrid system – the ...

Lexus RX 450h Hybrid Import Information and SEVS import eligibility for Australia The 2WD versions of the January 2009 to December 2015 Lexus RX 450h hybrid (GYL10) and 2015 to 2022 Lexus RX 450h hybrid (GYL20) luxury hybrid SUV models can be imported to Australia from Japan. Both 10 and 20 series RX 450h models from Japan are 5-seater and operate on a V6 3.5L petrol hybrid system – the ...

Nissan Note Aura Hybrid e-Power Import Information and SEVS import eligibility for Australia The 2021+ Nissan Note Aura hybrid e-Power (FE13 / FSNE13) 5-door hatchback can be imported to Australia from Japan. The Aura was released in Japan on 15 January 2021 and is an up-spec version of the Nissan Note with redesigned front and rear styling and a wider body. While it is based on the Note it is us...

Nissan Note Hybrid e-Power Import Information and SEVS import eligibility for Australia The 2016 to 2020 Nissan Note hybrid e-Power (HE12) and 2020+ Nissan Note hybrid e-Power (E13, SNE13) 5-door hatchback can be imported to Australia from Japan. This page is for the latest Nissan Note e-Power E13 model. Nissan’s e-Power system uses a 1.2L petrol engine to charge the battery which powers th...

Suzuki Swift Hybrid Import Information and SEVS import eligibility for Australia The January 2017+ Suzuki Swift hybrid 1.2 L 5-door hatchback can be imported to Australia from Japan. The allowed Suzuki Swift Hybrid is the AZ series with the K12C 1.2 L hybrid engine and automatic transmission as it was never sold new in Australia. The Swift hybrid is available from Japan in several 5-seat model ch...

Honda CR-V Hybrid Import Information and SEVS import eligibility for Australia The January 2019 to September 2022 Honda CR-V hybrid 2.0 L 5-door ‘compact crossover’ SUV can be imported to Australia from Japan. The CR-V hybrid is called the Honda CR-V e:HEV in Japan and several 5-seat models are available in 2WD (RT5) and 4WD (RT6). Honda CR-V hybrid import model options from Japan CR...

Toyota C-HR Hybrid Import Information and SEVS import eligibility for Australia The September 2016 to November 2019 Toyota C-HR hybrid 1.8 L (ZYX10 model) 5-door SUV can be imported to Australia. The C-HR hybrid models are designated S & G in Japan. The CH-R was sold new by Toyota Australia from December 2019, so C-HR hybrids built prior to this date are allowed for secondhand import from J...

Check allowed hybrid car and EV car options for Australia, hybrid cars for sale at auction, plus specifications, pictures and sale prices. From 2023 the import regulations allow the import of a lot more hybrid and electric vehicles. Basically any hybrid car or EV not sold here new is eligible for import. A wide range of hybrid small cars, hybrid sedans, hybrid minivans, hybrid people movers and ...

Toyota Raize Hybrid Import Information and SEVS import eligibility for Australia The November 2021+ Toyota Raize hybrid 1.2 L (A202A model) 5-door ‘subcompact crossover’ SUV can be imported to Australia. The Toyota Raize hybrid is a rebadged version of the A200 series Daihatsu Rocky and Subaru Rex, and is almost identical to the Rocky other than the Toyota front fascia styling. ...

Honda Fit Hybrid Import Information and SEVS import eligibility for Australia The June 2013 to 2019 Honda Fit hybrid 1.5L (GP5, GP6 models) and 2020+ Honda Fit hybrid 1.5L (GR3 model) 4-door hatchback can be imported to Australia. This page deals with the latest GR3 model, sold as the Fit e:HEV in Japan. Related models: 2013 to 2019 Honda Fit hybrid 1.5L 2015 to 2019 Honda Fit Shuttle hybrid wa...

Honda Fit Hybrid Import Information and SEVS import eligibility for Australia The June 2013 to 2019 Honda Fit hybrid 1.5L (GP5, GP6 models) and 2020+ Honda Fit hybrid 1.5L (GR3 model) can be imported to Australia. This page deals with the earlier GP5 and GP6 models. Related models: 2020+ Honda Fit (Jazz) hybrid e:HEV 1.5L (GR3) 2015 to 2019 Honda Fit Shuttle hybrid wagon 1.5L (GP7, GP8) The Hon...

Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Import Information and SEVS import eligibility for Australia The June 2020+ Toyota RAV4 hybrid PHV 4WD (AXAP54) can be imported to Australia and is ‘the most powerful RAV4 ever produced’. Closely related models include the Lexus RX 450h and Toyota Harrier PHEV. The RAV4 PHV has a claimed driving range of almost 100 km on EV-mode only, which is actually a BIG DEAL...

Honda Vezel Hybrid Import Information and SEVS import eligibility for Australia The Nov 2013 to Nov 2021 Honda Vezel hybrid (RU3 / RU4) can be imported to Australia. The Honda Vezel hybrid is available for import in either 2WD (front) or AWD. The Vezel hybrid is a crossover style design based on the Honda Fit platform and is slightly smaller than the Honda CR-V. Honda marketed the Vezel as the Ho...

Subaru XV hybrid Import Information and SEVS import eligibility for Australia June 2013 to Feb 2020 Subaru Impreza XV hybrids (GPE model code) can be imported to Australia. The Subaru Impreza XV is well known in Australia with the petrol-only versions being a popular model here for many years. The Subaru XV hybrid is an all wheel drive 2L petrol hybrid four-door wagon with permanent magnet AC syn...

Honda Odyssey Hybrid Model Information and SEVS import eligibility for Australia The Honda Odyssey hybrid minivan is now available for direct import from Japan and we can assist you step-by-step through the whole process from inspecting and bidding on the best Odysseys at auction in Japan to shipping, import, compliance and registration in Australia. The Odyssey model is well known in Australia ...

Import Subaru XV hybrid to Australia Want to import Subaru XV hybrid to Australia ?  It’s the perfect time ! The Subaru Impreza XV is well known in Australia with the petrol-only versions being a popular model here for many years. With fuel prices constantly on the rise it’s a good thing the Subaru Impreza XV hybrid is now available for direct import from Japan. The Subaru Impreza ...

Import Honda Odyssey hybrid to Australia Related: Honda Odyssey Hybrid Import Information Related: Other hybrid people mover import options for Australia Want to import Honda Odyssey hybrid to Australia ?  It’s the perfect time ! The Odyssey is well known in Australia with the petrol-only versions being one of the best-selling people movers here for many years. With fuel prices constant...

Toyota Vitz hybrid (2017 to March 2020) Toyota Vitz hybrid Import Information for Australia The Toyota Vitz hybrid is a 5-seater front wheel drive hybrid hatchback. The Toyota Vitz model was marketed in other countries including Australia as the Toyota Yaris, so the Vitz hybrid is essentially the 2017 to 2020 Toyota Yaris hybrid that was never offered for sale new in Australia. The Toyota Vitz hy...

Toyota Touring Wagon Hybrid (2019+) Corolla Touring Wagon Hybrid Import Information for Australia The Toyota Corolla Touring wagon hybrid is a completely redesigned Corolla model. The Corolla Touring wagon hybrid (model code ZEWE211) went on sale in Japan in September 2019 in three configurations – Hybrid G-X, Hybrid S, Hybrid WxB – all running THS II with reduction gear (2ZR-FXE 1.8L...

Toyota Corolla Axio Hybrid (2013+) Corolla Axio hybrid Import Information for Australia The Toyota Corolla Axio hybrid is a 5-seater front wheel drive hybrid sedan version of the popular Corolla model. The Corolla Axio hybrid (model code NKE165) went on sale in Japan in mid-2013 in three configurations – hybrid, hybrid G and the top spec WxB model. The EX hybrid model was added in recent ye...

Toyota Corolla Fielder Hybrid (2013+) Corolla Fielder hybrid Import Information for Australia The Toyota Corolla Fielder hybrid is a 5-seater hybrid front wheel drive wagon version of the popular Corolla model. The Corolla Fielder hybrid (model code NKE165) went on sale in Japan in mid-2013 in three configurations – hybrid, hybrid G and the top spec WxB model. The EX hybrid model was added ...

Thank you for your interest. This vehicle has been sold. This unique Cappuccino turbo was imported by the owner of Prestige Motorsport in 2020 as one of his personal vehicles. Professionally restored and modified in 2020 by a specialist Cappuccino workshop in Japan, fully garaged & only driven 1,900 km since import to Aust. Fitted with Monster Sports F111 turbo kit – the largest turbo k...

It was officially confirmed today that the old import scheme and the interim bridging scheme have both been extended by 12 more months to ease the troubled and delayed transition to the new import scheme. The new deadlines are as follows: Old SEVS – Import Approval application by 30 April 2023, compliance plate fitted by 30 June 2023. Interim SEVS – Import Approval application by 30 Ma...