Eligible for import to AustraliaCompliance Available
The Honda S660 JW5 is approved for import to Australia under the SEVS Environmental Criterion. Each example carries a Turbocharged engine, a manual gearbox, and rear-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 Honda S660 JW5 is approved for import to Australia under 2 SEVS approvals SEV-000990 and SEV-000393, all granted on the Environmental Criterion, supported by 4 Model Report Entries (MREs) including MRE-000256, MRE-000225, MRE-000344, plus 1 more on the Rover register from accredited Australian Vehicle Verifiers including ADR MODEL REPORTS PTY LTD. Approvals cover builds from Feb 2015 to Mar 2022.
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 2/2015 to 10/2021 Honda S660 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 - turbocharged S07A engine eligible2 seats eligibleOdometer must be under 80,000km for 2020–2021 build
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
Carbarn narrows down candidate vehicles by model, year range, budget, auction grade, mileage, and condition, then arranges a pre-bid physical inspection where the auction format allows.
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
03
VIA Approval
1-4 Weeks
Vehicle Import Approval application is lodged before shipping.
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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Yes. The Honda S660 JW5 is eligible for import to Australia across the 2015-2021 build range. This model is approved based on Petrol - turbocharged S07A engine eligible. 2 seats eligible. Odometer must be under 80,000km for 2020–2021 build. Carbarn can assist with sourcing, VIA approval, compliance work, AVV inspection, and RAV entry.
Model Code
JW5
Year Range
2015-2021
Eligibility
Can the Honda S660 JW5 be imported to Australia under SEVS?
Yes. The Honda S660 JW5 is eligible for import to Australia across the 2015-2021 build range. This model is approved based on Petrol - turbocharged S07A engine eligible. 2 seats eligible. Odometer must be under 80,000km for 2020–2021 build. Carbarn can assist with sourcing, VIA approval, compliance work, AVV inspection, and RAV entry.
What SEVS reference applies to the Honda S660 JW5?
The SEVS number for the Honda S660 JW5 is SEV-000990, SEV-000393. This number helps identify the approved import eligibility pathway for this model. Always confirm the exact build year, variant, and model code before bidding or purchasing a vehicle in Japan.
Which build years of the Honda S660 JW5 are eligible?
Build range 2015-2021 is eligible for the Honda S660 JW5. Approval is tied to model code, exact build date, variant, and the published import pathway, all of which Carbarn verifies on the auction sheet before any bid.
Estimated Price
What goes into the estimated landed price for the Honda S660 JW5?
The estimated landed price is calculated using market-verified Japan auction sales data from last 90 days. We apply a quality benchmark of minimum auction grade 3.5+, an odometer range of 0-80,000km, and the eligible build range for the Honda S660 JW5.
What is the typical Japan auction price for the Honda S660 JW5?
Based on last 90 days of Japan auction sales data, the average auction price for the Honda S660 JW5 is approximately ¥2,100,000 JPY, or $18,748 AUD. Pricing varies by grade, odometer, condition, options, and market demand.
Which line items make up the Honda S660 JW5 landed cost?
The estimated landed cost for the Honda S660 JW5 includes the average auction price, Japan Agent Fee, Carbarn Agent Fee, freight, port and customs, import duty, GST, and compliance package. The estimate is designed to show a transparent landed cost before bidding.
Auction & Bidding
Does Carbarn bid at Japan auctions for the Honda S660 JW5?
Yes — we bid on the Honda S660 JW5 on your behalf at Japanese auctions, but only after your written approval and only within the budget cap you've agreed. Where possible we arrange pre-bid inspection and share the auction sheet, photos, and inspector notes via WhatsApp.
Is a pre-bid inspection available for the Honda S660 JW5?
Carbarn arranges pre-bid inspection of the Honda S660 JW5 whenever the auction allows it, and always shares auction sheet, photos, and inspector notes via WhatsApp before bidding. Note that the Japanese auction format does not permit pre-purchase test drives.
Who decides the maximum bid for the Honda S660 JW5?
Yes. You can set your preferred budget and maximum bid before auction bidding starts. Carbarn only bids after your approval and within your agreed budget cap. If the vehicle cannot be secured within your approved range, we do not proceed beyond your limit.
Deposit & Payments
How much is the deposit to start bidding on the Honda S660 JW5?
To start bidding on the Honda S660 JW5, the auction deposit is $2,678 AUD. It's refundable if no vehicle is secured and refundable if you decide not to proceed before a bid is placed.
Timeline & Shipping
What's the expected timeline to import the Honda S660 JW5?
Plan for around 6-10 weeks end-to-end. That window covers auction selection and purchase, VIA application and approval, vessel booking and transit, arrival in Sydney, compliance work, AVV inspection, RAV entry, and final preparation for handover.
What happens after the Honda S660 JW5 is secured in Japan?
Once your bid on the Honda S660 JW5 is successful, Carbarn moves through VIA application, vessel booking, shipping, customs and biosecurity, workshop compliance, AVV verification, RAV entry, and delivery prep. We send progress updates throughout.
Compliance & Registration
How is import approval handled for the Honda S660 JW5?
Carbarn reviews the documents for the Honda S660 JW5 and submits the VIA application before the vehicle ships from Japan. Valid import approval must be in place before the vehicle can enter Australian compliance, the AVV inspection, and RAV listing.
How does Carbarn complete compliance for the Honda S660 JW5?
The Honda S660 JW5 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.
What is the compliance package cost for the Honda S660 JW5?
Budget around $1,540 for the Honda S660 JW5 compliance package. That figure covers the work to meet applicable ADR and compliance rules. If tyres, additional repairs, or modifications are needed, they're priced separately and confirmed before any further work.
Warranty & Delivery
What warranty applies to an auction-sourced Honda S660 JW5?
An auction-sourced Honda S660 JW5 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.
When is the Honda S660 JW5 ready for delivery?
Delivery of the Honda S660 JW5 happens after the vehicle arrives in Sydney and completes workshop compliance, the AVV inspection, RAV entry, and final payment. Pickup, transport, and registration-ready paperwork are arranged once it's compliance-complete.
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