Eligible for import to AustraliaCompliance Available
The Suzuki Carry DA16T is approved for import to Australia under the SEVS Environmental Criterion. Each example carries a R06A 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 Suzuki Carry DA16T is approved for import to Australia under 2 SEVS approvals SEV-000914 and SEV-000331, all granted on the Environmental Criterion, supported by 6 Model Report Entries (MREs) including MRE-000861, MRE-000112, MRE-000280, plus 3 more on the Rover register from accredited Australian Vehicle Verifiers including SYDNEY AVV PTY LTD. Approvals cover builds from Jan 2013 to Feb 2025.
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 1/2013 to 7/2026 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.
Specifications coveredEligible for 2 seater variants with R06A 0.66L petrol engine - 2WD or 4WD.Eligible for truck - van - tipper - boxtruck - or tabletop body types.Vehicles with ‘3BD’ chassis prefix eligible from 2022 onwards.Odometer must be under 80,000km for vehicles built from 2022.
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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Yes. The Suzuki Carry DA16T is eligible for import to Australia across the 2013-2026 build range. This model is approved based on Eligible for 2 seater variants with R06A 0.66L petrol engine - 2WD or 4WD. Eligible for truck - van - tipper - boxtruck - or tabletop body types. Vehicles with ‘3BD’ chassis prefix eligible from 2022 onwards. Odometer must be under 80,000km for vehicles built from 2022. Carbarn can assist with sourcing, VIA approval, compliance work, AVV inspection, and RAV entry.
Model Code
DA16T
Year Range
2013-2026
Eligibility
Does the Suzuki Carry DA16T qualify for import to Australia?
Yes. The Suzuki Carry DA16T is eligible for import to Australia across the 2013-2026 build range. This model is approved based on Eligible for 2 seater variants with R06A 0.66L petrol engine - 2WD or 4WD. Eligible for truck - van - tipper - boxtruck - or tabletop body types. Vehicles with ‘3BD’ chassis prefix eligible from 2022 onwards. Odometer must be under 80,000km for vehicles built from 2022. Carbarn can assist with sourcing, VIA approval, compliance work, AVV inspection, and RAV entry.
Which SEVS approval covers the Suzuki Carry DA16T?
The Suzuki Carry DA16T is covered by SEVS approval SEV-000914, SEV-000331. 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 Suzuki Carry DA16T is approved for import?
The Suzuki Carry DA16T is eligible across the 2013-2026 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 Suzuki Carry DA16T?
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 Suzuki Carry DA16T.
How much does the Suzuki Carry DA16T usually sell for at Japan auctions?
Based on last 90 days of Japan auction sales data, the average auction price for the Suzuki Carry DA16T is approximately ¥850,000 JPY, or $7,588 AUD. Pricing varies by grade, odometer, condition, options, and market demand.
What is included in the estimated landed cost for the Suzuki Carry DA16T?
The Suzuki Carry DA16T 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 Suzuki Carry DA16T for me in Japan?
Yes — we bid on the Suzuki Carry DA16T 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 Suzuki Carry DA16T before bidding?
Where possible, Carbarn arranges pre-bid physical inspection before bidding on the Suzuki Carry DA16T. 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 Suzuki Carry DA16T?
You decide the cap. Before any bid on the Suzuki Carry DA16T 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
How much is the deposit to start bidding on the Suzuki Carry DA16T?
A refundable deposit of $1,339 AUD secures bidding on the Suzuki Carry DA16T. 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
What's the expected timeline to import the Suzuki Carry DA16T?
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 Suzuki Carry DA16T is secured in Japan?
Once your bid on the Suzuki Carry DA16T 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 Suzuki Carry DA16T?
Carbarn reviews the documents for the Suzuki Carry DA16T 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 Suzuki Carry DA16T?
Carbarn completes compliance for the Suzuki Carry DA16T in-house once it lands: workshop work to meet Australian Design Rules, documentation, the AVV inspection, RAV listing, and registration-ready handover support.
How much does compliance cost for the Suzuki Carry DA16T?
Budget around $1,540 for the Suzuki Carry DA16T 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
Is warranty included on a Suzuki Carry DA16T bought at auction?
Vehicles sourced through Japan auction do not carry the 3 months NSW dealer warranty. Some Suzuki Carry DA16T 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 Suzuki Carry DA16T ready for delivery?
The Suzuki Carry DA16T 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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