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Honda Vezel

Honda Vezel RU4 — Japan import to Australia — Image 1

Honda Vezel RU4 Import to Australia

RU4
2013-2021
Eligible for import to AustraliaCompliance Available

The Honda Vezel RU4 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, bid with your approval, and manage import and compliance support end to end.

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Transparent Landed Cost Breakdown

Transparent import cost estimate including shipping, taxes, and compliance in Australia.

Japan auction sold data464 recent sales · 2013–2020 models · last 90 days
How this estimate is calculated
  • Market-Verified Data: Based on the last 90 days of Japan auction sales.
  • Quality Benchmark: Minimum auction grade 3+.
  • Eligible Build Range: Matched to the approved import year range.
  • Final Price Factors: Auction result, grade, odometer, condition, options, exchange rate, shipping, taxes, and compliance requirements.
How Bidding Works
  • Tell us your target model, year range, budget, and preferred condition.
  • We arrange physical inspection before bidding wherever possible.
  • We share available photos, auction sheet details, and inspector notes via WhatsApp.
  • We only bid after your approval and within your agreed budget cap.
Landed cost breakdown

Based on 16 sales · grades 3.5–4.5 · typically ~93,000 km · auction data to 4 Sept 2026

Average Auction Price$11,827
Japan Agent Fee$888
Carbarn Agent Fee$1,500
Freight, Port & Customs$4,341
Compliance Package$1,540
GST$1,995

Estimated Landed Total — GST & Duties Included

$22,093

Refundable Auction Deposit

$1,332

Final pricing depends on auction results, exchange rate and vehicle condition.

Eligibility & Compliance Approvals

Verified on the Australian Government Rover register · 2 SEVs · 4 MREs

This Honda Vezel RU4 is approved for import to Australia under 2 SEVS approvals SEV-000665 and SEV-000027, all granted on the Environmental Criterion, supported by 4 Model Report Entries (MREs) including MRE-000262, MRE-000472, MRE-000545, plus 1 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. We source 11/2013 to 11/2021 examples through approved Japanese auction houses, verify build and condition sheets before bidding, and handle every downstream step on your behalf — international freight, Australian customs entry, biosecurity inspection, and the full SEVS compliance program at our Sydney workshop. Final delivery includes paperwork for state registration.

Please note: This explainer is general information only. Eligibility for import under SEVS is determined exclusively by the published approval on the Rover register and the Road Vehicle Standards Rules 2019. Carbarn cross-checks the exact build year, variant and model code against the published approval before bidding — confirming the published approval is the binding source.

Specifications coveredHybrid fuel type with 1.5L LEB or LEB H1 engine eligibleFWD and AWD variants eligible

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Full Process Timeline & Payments

All timeframes are estimates and may vary depending on auction availability, VIA approval, shipping, and compliance.

3 phases6–10 weeks
  • 01

    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 before any bid is placed.

    DepositRefundable auction deposit required before bidding starts
  • 02

    Vehicle Secured in Japan

    Immediate

    Once your approved bid wins, the vehicle is secured at the auction in Japan.

    InvoiceVehicle price + Japan Agent Fee + Carbarn Service Fee payable within 48 hours
  • 03

    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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How Importing Works

How Compliance Works

Six-step compliance flow handled end-to-end by our team.

  1. 1

    Assess documents / eligibility

  2. 2

    VIA application before shipping

  3. 3

    Vehicle arrives at Carbarn workshop

  4. 4

    Compliance work starts

  5. 5

    AVV inspection + RAV entry

  6. 6

    Ready for registration / delivery

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Honda Vezel RU4 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, and Carbarn handles every stage end-to-end — sourcing, VIA, compliance, AVV verification, and RAV listing.

Model Code

RU4

Year Range

2013-2021

Eligibility

Is the Honda Vezel RU4 eligible for import to Australia?

The Honda Vezel RU4 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, 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 RU4?

The Honda Vezel RU4 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.

What build-date range of the Honda Vezel RU4 is approved for import?

The Honda Vezel RU4 is eligible across the 2013-2021 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 is the estimated landed price for the Honda Vezel RU4 calculated?

The estimate is derived from last 90 days of real Japan auction sales for the Honda Vezel RU4, restricted to vehicles with minimum auction grade 3+, then matched to the approved build range one year at a time.

What's the going Japan auction price for the Honda Vezel RU4?

Over last 90 days of recent Japan auction sales, the Honda Vezel RU4 has averaged about ¥1,350,000 JPY ($11,996 AUD). Individual sale prices shift with grade, odometer, condition, options, and market demand on the day.

What is included in the estimated landed cost for the Honda Vezel RU4?

For the Honda Vezel RU4, 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

Does Carbarn bid at Japan auctions for the Honda Vezel RU4?

Yes — we bid on the Honda Vezel RU4 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.

Can Carbarn inspect the Honda Vezel RU4 before bidding?

Where possible, Carbarn arranges pre-bid physical inspection before bidding on the Honda Vezel RU4. 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 Honda Vezel RU4?

Yes — you set the budget and cap. Carbarn only places a bid on the Honda Vezel RU4 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

What is the refundable auction deposit for the Honda Vezel RU4?

The refundable auction deposit for the Honda Vezel RU4 is $1,332 AUD. It is required before bidding starts, fully refundable if no vehicle is secured, and fully refundable if you decide not to proceed before any bid is placed.

Timeline & Shipping

How long until the Honda Vezel RU4 is ready for delivery?

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 are the next steps once the Honda Vezel RU4 is purchased at auction?

Once the Honda Vezel RU4 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

How is import approval handled for the Honda Vezel RU4?

Carbarn reviews the documents for the Honda Vezel RU4 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.

What's involved in compliance work for the Honda Vezel RU4?

Carbarn completes compliance for the Honda Vezel RU4 in-house once it lands: workshop work to meet Australian Design Rules, documentation, the AVV inspection, RAV listing, and registration-ready handover support.

What is the compliance package cost for the Honda Vezel RU4?

Budget around $1,540 for the Honda Vezel RU4 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 Vezel RU4?

Vehicles sourced through Japan auction do not carry the 3 months NSW dealer warranty. Some Honda Vezel RU4 examples qualify for a 5-year extended warranty — eligibility depends on age, condition, and the warranty provider's terms, and is confirmed before delivery.

When is the Honda Vezel RU4 ready for delivery?

The Honda Vezel RU4 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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Live Auction Lots in Japan

41 eligible Honda Vezel RU4 vehicles currently at auction

2014–2020Grade 3–417,000–277,000 kmavg. landed~$15,157
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2017 HONDA VEZEL

Honda Tokyo

2026-09-07

2017 HONDA VEZEL

RU4Grade 3.5 · 194,000 km
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2015 HONDA VEZEL

Honda Tokyo

2026-09-07

2015 HONDA VEZEL

RU4Grade 3.5 · 178,000 km
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2020 HONDA VEZEL

JU Tokyo

2026-09-07

2020 HONDA VEZEL

RU4Grade R · 17,000 km
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2014 HONDA VEZEL

Honda Tokyo

2026-09-07

2014 HONDA VEZEL

RU4Grade 3.5 · 102,000 km
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2014 HONDA VEZEL

Honda Tokyo

2026-09-07

2014 HONDA VEZEL

RU4Grade 3.5 · 74,000 km
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2014 HONDA VEZEL

Honda Sendai

2026-09-07

2014 HONDA VEZEL

RU4Grade 3.5 · 160,000 km
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