Honda Stepwgn Import Information

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 inspecting and bidding on the best Stepwgns at auction in Japan to shipping, import, compliance and registration in Australia for your Stepwgn import.

How Stepwagn Import Works

Stepwgn hybrid fuel economy ranges between 19.5 to 20 km/L / 5.13 to 5.0 L/100 km (WLTC) depending on the model.

Due to the shortened marketing name the Stepwgn is variously called the Stepwagon / Step Wagon / Stepwagon e:HEV and Japan auction listings usually list them as Stepwagon Spada / Stepwagon Spada EHEV.

The Stepwgn hybrid has a 2.0 L 4-cylinder petrol engine and CVT transmission.

Honda Stepwgn import options from Japan

Stepwagn e:HEV Air

Stepwagn e:HEV Spada

Stepwagn e:HEV Spada Premium

Pricing and model options from Honda Japan (Dec 2023) including fuel economy figures:

Stepwagn e:HEV Air Specs

This is the base model Stepwgn but still comes standard with Honda Sensing safety package and Honda Connect for smartphone.

The Step Wagon Air has 5 body colour options:

And 2 interior colour options – gray or black:

Stepwagn e:HEV Spada Specs

This is the mid-range Stepwgn model.

The Stepwgn Spada comes with LED active cornering headlights, 2nd row ottoman, power tailgate (with memory function), Type C USB chargers for all seat rows, triple zone control air conditioner, front heated seats, 16-inch alloy wheels, fabric and synthetic leather combination seats, genuine leather steering wheel plus a range of other features.

The Step Wagon Spada has 5 body colour options:

And comes with one interior colour – black:

Stepwagn e:HEV Spada Premium Line Specs

This is the top spec Stepwgn model with additional features.

Both front and middle row seats are heated and the Spada Premium Line has an exclusive 17-inch alloy wheel design.

The Step Wagon Spada Premium Line has 5 body colour options:

And comes with one interior colour – black:

Seat position and customisation

Honda has worked hard on the interior design to maximise space and utility with a range of possible seating positions:

Luggage and interior storage space

Power tailgate with memory.

Magic Seat – 3rd row split underfloor storage seat.

Dual power sliding doors.

Handsfree sliding door and auto side step.

Plenty of convenience built into all 3 seat rows.

All rows are equipped with USB chargers (Type-C) that can charge smartphones, tablets, portable game consoles, etc.

Air conditioner with purifier.

Stepwagn safety features

All Stepwgn models come with Honda Sensing, a package of safety features including Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS), Lane Keep Assist System (LKAS), Traffic Jam Assist (TJA), Road Departure Mitigation System (RDMS), Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low-Speed Follow (LSF), and High Beam Support System (HBSS).

i-SRS airbag system for driver and passenger seats

i-side airbag system for 1st row seats + side curtain airbag system (for 1st to 3rd row seats)

Contact us for current availability and pricing if you would like to import your own Stepwagon hybrid people mover to Australia.

Every vehicle of interest to our clients is carefully inspected in person at auction, with more pictures provided along with market pricing guidance to help set the budget.

There is a good selection of Stepwgn hybrid models going through auction in Japan every week – we can assist with the entire process from choosing the best example to shipping it to Australia.

We specialise in direct car import from Japan and have been sourcing vehicles to order for private Australian buyers for over 25 years.

Every vehicle is hand-picked and we only source the very best.

We make Honda Stepwgn hybrid import easy with physical inspections of vehicles by experienced staff at over 30 auctions every week in the Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka, Kobe, and Kyushu / Fukuoka regions.

We start by focusing only on vehicles with the highest auction grades. But there is a LOT more involved than just basic auction grading !

Auction reports are often not reliable – we inspect every vehicle of interest in person to ensure it is up to our standard and has the options and features you want.

Most people (even Japanese export agents) do not realise that a significant % of vehicles in Japan are bought and sold by Japanese dealers for a quick profit between different auctions. If you are not aware of this you will almost certainly pay more than you needed to for exactly the same car.

Our experience with this situation alone will often save you more than the cost of our service fee.

Our import agent service includes a pre-check for past auction records using JCHC, at no cost to you. This allows us to rule out:

• Cars recently auctioned and moved to a different auction for quick resale

• Graded R (accident repair) cars changed to higher grades

• Cars that have passed in unsold multiple times indicating a problem with the condition and/or price.

Our thorough Japan auction inspections include checks of engine, transmission, air conditioning / electrics plus pictures inside, outside and underneath showing options / features and any condition issues. Just like the auction history checks, in-person inspections at auction are all part of our service – no extra charge.

Following these rules and being very selective on quality allows us to consistently target first-time auctioned vehicles for our clients in the best condition and at the best price.

We also ensure that any outstanding factory recalls are completed prior to export from Japan, which is essential before import to Australia / SEVS compliance. *Recall work is free in Japan and will be arranged at no extra charge before your vehicle goes to the Port, but please note there will be a small transport charge (generally $200 to $300) to send the vehicle to the nearest Honda dealer.

Once your Stepwgn hybrid has been exported from Japan all original paperwork and additional items such as spare keys and books are sent to you by EMS. This includes the Export Certificate (showing up to the last two re-registration inspection dates and odometer readings, depending on vehicle age) for your peace of mind.

Port clearance and compliance will be arranged for you, and registration can also be taken care of by the compliance workshop for your convenience.

For more detail see How our import process works.

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