Eligible for import to AustraliaCompliance Available
The Honda Vezel RU3 is approved for import to Australia under the SEVS Environmental Criterion. Each example carries a 1.5L Hybrid engine, a automatic gearbox, and four-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 Vezel RU3 is approved for import to Australia under 2 SEVS approvals SEV-000665 and SEV-000027, all granted on the Environmental Criterion, supported by 6 Model Report Entries (MREs) including MRE-000262, MRE-000019, MRE-000472, plus 3 more on the Rover register from accredited Australian Vehicle Verifiers including SYDNEY AVV PTY LTD. Approvals cover builds from Nov 2013 to Nov 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 11/2013 to 11/2021 Honda Vezel 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 coveredHybrid fuel type with 1.5L LEB or LEB H1 engine eligibleFWD and AWD variants eligible5 seats
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
Vehicle is secured in Japan after the approved bid succeeds.
InvoiceVehicle price + Japan Agent Fee + Carbarn Service Fee payable within 48 hours
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VIA Approval
1-4 Weeks
The VIA application is submitted to the Department of Infrastructure before any vessel is booked.
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 Honda Vezel RU3 qualifies for import to Australia within the 2013-2021 window. Approval is granted under Hybrid fuel type with 1.5L LEB or LEB H1 engine eligible. FWD and AWD variants eligible. 5 seats, and Carbarn handles every stage end-to-end — sourcing, VIA, compliance, AVV verification, and RAV listing.
Model Code
RU3
Year Range
2013-2021
Eligibility
Is the Honda Vezel RU3 eligible for import to Australia?
The Honda Vezel RU3 qualifies for import to Australia within the 2013-2021 window. Approval is granted under Hybrid fuel type with 1.5L LEB or LEB H1 engine eligible. FWD and AWD variants eligible. 5 seats, and Carbarn handles every stage end-to-end — sourcing, VIA, compliance, AVV verification, and RAV listing.
What is the SEVS number for the Honda Vezel RU3?
The Honda Vezel RU3 is covered by SEVS approval SEV-000665, SEV-000027. This identifies the published eligibility pathway for the model. Always confirm the exact build year, variant, and model code before purchasing a vehicle in Japan.
For which production years can the Honda Vezel RU3 be imported?
Imports are approved for Honda Vezel RU3 vehicles built in the 2013-2021 window. Carbarn cross-checks model code, build date, and variant against the approval to confirm compliance and reduce approval risk before bidding.
Estimated Price
How is the estimated landed price for the Honda Vezel RU3 calculated?
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 Honda Vezel RU3.
What is the typical Japan auction price for the Honda Vezel RU3?
Based on last 90 days of Japan auction sales data, the average auction price for the Honda Vezel RU3 is approximately ¥1,300,000 JPY, or $11,466 AUD. Pricing varies by grade, odometer, condition, options, and market demand.
What is included in the estimated landed cost for the Honda Vezel RU3?
For the Honda Vezel RU3, the landed estimate covers auction price, Japan Agent Fee, Carbarn Agent Fee, freight, port and customs, import duty, GST, and compliance. It's intended as an honest pre-bid landed total, not a partial quote.
Auction & Bidding
Will Carbarn place bids on a Honda Vezel RU3 on my behalf?
Yes. Carbarn can source and bid on the Honda Vezel RU3 through Japanese auctions after your approval and within your agreed budget cap. Where possible, we arrange pre-bid physical inspection and share available photos, auction sheet details, and inspector notes via WhatsApp.
Is a pre-bid inspection available for the Honda Vezel RU3?
Where possible, Carbarn arranges pre-bid physical inspection before bidding on the Honda Vezel RU3. 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.
Do I set my own bid limit on the Honda Vezel RU3?
Yes — you set the budget and cap. Carbarn only places a bid on the Honda Vezel RU3 after your written approval and never above your agreed limit. If the vehicle can't be secured within range, we stop rather than overbid.
Deposit & Payments
How much is the deposit to start bidding on the Honda Vezel RU3?
To start bidding on the Honda Vezel RU3, the auction deposit is $1,323 AUD. It's refundable if no vehicle is secured and refundable if you decide not to proceed before a bid is placed.
Timeline & Shipping
How long until the Honda Vezel RU3 is ready for delivery?
Expect roughly 6-10 weeks from search to delivery. The timeline covers sourcing, the winning bid, VIA approval, vessel scheduling, international shipping, arrival in Sydney, compliance at our workshop, AVV verification, RAV entry, and delivery prep.
What happens after the Honda Vezel RU3 is secured in Japan?
Once your bid on the Honda Vezel RU3 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
What's the VIA process for the Honda Vezel RU3?
For the Honda Vezel RU3, document assessment and the VIA application are handled by Carbarn ahead of shipping. The VIA must be granted before the vehicle proceeds through Australian compliance, AVV verification, and RAV entry.
How is the Honda Vezel RU3 made compliant in Australia?
The Honda Vezel RU3 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 Vezel RU3?
Compliance for the Honda Vezel RU3 is estimated at $1,540. The package covers required work to meet Australian Design Rules. Any tyres, additional repairs, modifications, or extra items are quoted separately and confirmed before work proceeds.
Warranty & Delivery
Does an auction-sourced Honda Vezel RU3 include dealer warranty?
Auction-sourced vehicles do not include the standard 3 months NSW dealer warranty. A 5-year extended warranty may be available for eligible vehicles. Warranty eligibility is confirmed before delivery and depends on the vehicle, age, condition, and warranty provider criteria.
At what point can I take delivery of the Honda Vezel RU3?
Delivery of the Honda Vezel RU3 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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