Eligible for import to AustraliaCompliance Available
The Daihatsu Copen LA400 is approved for import to Australia under the SEVS Environmental Criterion. Each example carries a LA400K engine, a cvt gearbox, and front-wheel drive. We source through approved Japanese auctions, arrange inspection where possible, bid with your approval, and manage import and compliance support end to end.
This Daihatsu Copen LA400 is approved for import to Australia under SEVS approval SEV-000940, granted on the Environmental Criterion and valid until 31 Aug 2028. The approval is linked to MRE-000903 (Category MA, issued by SYDNEY AVV PTY LTD) Approvals cover builds from Oct 2019 to Oct 2021.
Why qualified — Environmental Criterion. The SEVS Environmental Criterion covers vehicles with a measurable emissions or fuel-economy advantage over equivalent vehicles supplied in volume to the Australian market. Approval is granted on the basis of the published environmental thresholds. Eligibility is build-specific — the exact build years, variants and model codes named on the approval are the binding reference.
How Carbarn runs this import. Carbarn sources 10/2019 to 10/2021 Daihatsu Copen examples through our Japanese partners, with build-sheet and auction-grade verification before any bid is placed. Once won, the vehicle is shipped via roll-on/roll-off freight, cleared through Australian customs, treated under biosecurity rules, and prepared for compliance at our Sydney workshop. The Approved Vehicle Verifier inspection and RAV entry are completed in-house, and you receive the vehicle with paperwork ready for state-level registration.
Specifications coveredPetrol engine LA400K eligible2 seatsOdometer under 80,000 km required
All timeframes are estimates and may vary depending on auction availability, VIA approval, shipping, and compliance.
3 phases6–10 weeks
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Auction Selection & Strategy
0-2 Weeks
We shortlist suitable vehicles matching the target model, year range, budget, grade, mileage, and condition. We arrange pre-bid physical inspection where possible before any bid is placed.
DepositRefundable auction deposit required before bidding starts
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Vehicle Secured in Japan
Immediate
A successful approved bid means the vehicle is secured at the Japanese auction.
InvoiceVehicle price + Japan Agent Fee + Carbarn Service Fee payable within 48 hours
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VIA Approval
1-4 Weeks
Carbarn lodges the Vehicle Import Approval (VIA) application before the vehicle ships from Japan.
No PaymentNo payment due in this stage
Shipping Invoice Includes
Freight & ShippingGSTImport DutiesLuxury Car Tax (if applicable)Port & Local Charges
Compliance Invoice Includes
Compliance WorkAVV InspectionRAV EntryVIA Approval CostExtra items if required
Complete Import Guide
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The Daihatsu Copen LA400 qualifies for import to Australia within the 2019-2021 window. Approval is granted under Petrol engine LA400K eligible. 2 seats. Odometer under 80,000 km required, and Carbarn handles every stage end-to-end — sourcing, VIA, compliance, AVV verification, and RAV listing.
Model Code
LA400
Year Range
2019-2021
Eligibility
Can the Daihatsu Copen LA400 be imported to Australia under SEVS?
The Daihatsu Copen LA400 qualifies for import to Australia within the 2019-2021 window. Approval is granted under Petrol engine LA400K eligible. 2 seats. Odometer under 80,000 km required, and Carbarn handles every stage end-to-end — sourcing, VIA, compliance, AVV verification, and RAV listing.
What is the SEVS number for the Daihatsu Copen LA400?
SEVS reference SEV-000940 applies to the Daihatsu Copen LA400. It identifies the published import-eligibility pathway on the Rover register. Confirm build year, variant and model code before bidding to avoid mismatch with the approval.
What build-date range of the Daihatsu Copen LA400 is approved for import?
The Daihatsu Copen LA400 is eligible across the 2019-2021 build range. Eligibility is linked to the model code, build date, variant, and approved import pathway. Carbarn checks these details before bidding to reduce compliance and approval risk.
Estimated Price
How does Carbarn calculate the landed cost for the Daihatsu Copen LA400?
Carbarn calculates the landed estimate from market-verified Japan auction sales over last 90 days, filtered to auction grade 3.5+ or better, an odometer band of 0-80,000km, and the eligible build range of the Daihatsu Copen LA400.
What's the going Japan auction price for the Daihatsu Copen LA400?
Over last 90 days of recent Japan auction sales, the Daihatsu Copen LA400 has averaged about ¥1,600,000 JPY ($14,112 AUD). Individual sale prices shift with grade, odometer, condition, options, and market demand on the day.
What costs are bundled into the landed estimate for the Daihatsu Copen LA400?
The Daihatsu Copen LA400 landed estimate bundles the auction price, Japan Agent Fee, Carbarn Agent Fee, international freight, port and customs, import duty, GST, and the compliance package — so you see the transparent landed cost before any bid is placed.
Auction & Bidding
Can Carbarn bid on the Daihatsu Copen LA400 for me in Japan?
Carbarn will bid on the Daihatsu Copen LA400 for you at Japan auctions, after your approval and within your agreed bid cap. We share the auction sheet, photos, and inspector notes via WhatsApp before any bid, and arrange a pre-bid physical inspection when the auction format allows.
Can Carbarn inspect the Daihatsu Copen LA400 before bidding?
Where possible, Carbarn arranges pre-bid physical inspection before bidding on the Daihatsu Copen LA400. We share available photos, auction sheet details, and inspector notes via WhatsApp before any bid is placed. Japanese auction vehicles generally cannot be test driven before purchase.
Can I choose my maximum bid for the Daihatsu Copen LA400?
You decide the cap. Before any bid on the Daihatsu Copen LA400 is placed, Carbarn confirms your budget and maximum bid in writing, then bids only within that limit. If the lot exceeds your range, we let it go.
Deposit & Payments
What deposit secures a bid on the Daihatsu Copen LA400?
A refundable deposit of $2,646 AUD secures bidding on the Daihatsu Copen LA400. The deposit is fully refundable if no vehicle is secured, and fully refundable if you pull out before any bid has been placed on your behalf.
Timeline & Shipping
How long does it take to import the Daihatsu Copen LA400 from Japan?
The full import process usually takes 6-10 weeks. This includes auction selection, vehicle purchase, VIA approval, vessel booking, secure international transit, arrival in Sydney, workshop compliance, AVV inspection, RAV entry, and final delivery preparation.
What are the next steps once the Daihatsu Copen LA400 is purchased at auction?
Once the Daihatsu Copen LA400 is secured in Japan, Carbarn manages the next stages: VIA application before shipping, vessel booking, shipping to Sydney, workshop compliance, AVV inspection, RAV entry, and delivery preparation. You receive updates throughout the process.
Compliance & Registration
What's the VIA process for the Daihatsu Copen LA400?
For the Daihatsu Copen LA400, Carbarn assesses the vehicle documents and lodges the VIA application before shipping where required. The vehicle must have valid import approval before it can proceed through Australian compliance, AVV inspection, and RAV entry.
How is the Daihatsu Copen LA400 made compliant in Australia?
The Daihatsu Copen LA400 goes through Carbarn's full compliance program after arrival — workshop rectification work, documentation, AVV inspection, RAV entry, and the support needed to make the vehicle registration-ready in Australia.
How much does compliance cost for the Daihatsu Copen LA400?
The estimated compliance package for the Daihatsu Copen LA400 is $1,540. The vehicle must meet applicable Australian Design Rules and compliance requirements. If tyres, repairs, modifications, or other required items are needed, they are quoted separately before work proceeds.
Warranty & Delivery
Is warranty included on a Daihatsu Copen LA400 bought at auction?
An auction-sourced Daihatsu Copen LA400 doesn't come with the standard 3 months NSW dealer warranty, but a 5-year extended warranty may be available if the vehicle is eligible. Eligibility is confirmed before delivery based on age, condition, and provider criteria.
At what point can I take delivery of the Daihatsu Copen LA400?
The Daihatsu Copen LA400 is ready for delivery after arrival in Sydney, workshop compliance, AVV inspection, RAV entry, and final payment completion. Delivery, pickup, and registration-ready support can be arranged once the vehicle is compliance-complete.
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