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Toyota Crown

Toyota Crown GWS214 — Japan import to Australia — Image 1

Toyota Crown GWS214 Import to Australia

GWS214
2012-2018
Eligible for import to AustraliaCompliance Available

The Toyota Crown GWS214 is approved for import to Australia under the SEVS Performance Criterion. Each example carries a V6 Hybrid engine, a cvt gearbox, and 2wd. 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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Landed Cost Breakdown

Import cost estimate including shipping, taxes, and compliance in Australia.

Japan auction sold data71 recent sales · 2013–2018 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 5 sales · grades 3–4.5 · typically ~94,000 km · auction data to 15 Oct 2026

Suggested Auction Price$18,679
Japan Agent Fee$1,184
Carbarn Agent Fee$1,500
Freight, Port & Customs$5,056
Compliance Package$1,540
GST$2,782

Estimated Landed Total — GST & Duties Included

$30,742

Refundable Auction Deposit

$2,733

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

Eligibility & Compliance Approvals

Verified on the Australian Government Rover register · 3 SEVs · 5 MREs

This Toyota Crown GWS214 is approved for import to Australia under 3 SEVS approvals SEV-000722, SEV-000136 and SEV-000721, all granted on the Performance Criterion, supported by 5 Model Report Entries (MREs) including MRE-000779, MRE-000075, MRE-000139, plus 2 more on the Rover register from accredited Australian Vehicle Verifiers including SYDNEY AVV PTY LTD. Approvals cover builds from Sept 1999 to June 2018.

Why qualified — Performance Criterion. Approvals granted under the SEVS Performance Criterion apply to vehicles that demonstrate a substantially superior performance specification — for example, power-to-weight, acceleration, or another measurable performance metric — compared with vehicles supplied to the Australian market in volume. 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 12/2012 to 4/2018 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 coveredEligible as sedan with 2GR-FXE 3.5L V6 hybrid engineHybrid and petrol fuel types eligible

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How compliance worksHow importing worksAll eligible modelsRoad Vehicle Standards Act 2018

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

View the full process timeline, payments, and deposit details in one place.

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

Yes. The Toyota Crown GWS214 is eligible for import to Australia across the 2012-2018 build range. This model is approved based on Eligible as sedan with 2GR-FXE 3.5L V6 hybrid engine. Hybrid and petrol fuel types eligible. Carbarn can assist with sourcing, VIA approval, compliance work, AVV inspection, and RAV entry.

Model Code

GWS214

Year Range

2012-2018

Eligibility

Does the Toyota Crown GWS214 qualify for import to Australia?

Yes. The Toyota Crown GWS214 is eligible for import to Australia across the 2012-2018 build range. This model is approved based on Eligible as sedan with 2GR-FXE 3.5L V6 hybrid engine. Hybrid and petrol fuel types eligible. Carbarn can assist with sourcing, VIA approval, compliance work, AVV inspection, and RAV entry.

What SEVS reference applies to the Toyota Crown GWS214?

The Toyota Crown GWS214 is covered by SEVS approval SEV-000722, SEV-000136, SEV-000721. 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 Toyota Crown GWS214 be imported?

The Toyota Crown GWS214 is eligible across the 2012-2018 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

What goes into the estimated landed price for the Toyota Crown GWS214?

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+ and the eligible build range for the Toyota Crown GWS214, with a median sale price worked out for each build year.

What is the typical Japan auction price for the Toyota Crown GWS214?

Recent Japan auction sales over last 90 days put the Toyota Crown GWS214 at around ¥1,900,000 JPY (~$17,312 AUD) on average. Expect variation based on auction grade, kilometres, options, and demand at the time of sale.

Which line items make up the Toyota Crown GWS214 landed cost?

The estimated landed cost for the Toyota Crown GWS214 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 Toyota Crown GWS214?

Yes. Carbarn can source and bid on the Toyota Crown GWS214 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.

Can Carbarn inspect the Toyota Crown GWS214 before bidding?

Pre-bid physical inspection of the Toyota Crown GWS214 is arranged where the auction format allows. The auction sheet, photos, and inspector notes are shared via WhatsApp before any approved bid. Test drives are generally not permitted at Japanese auctions.

Who decides the maximum bid for the Toyota Crown GWS214?

Yes — you set the budget and cap. Carbarn only places a bid on the Toyota Crown GWS214 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 deposit secures a bid on the Toyota Crown GWS214?

A refundable deposit of $2,733 AUD secures bidding on the Toyota Crown GWS214. 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 Toyota Crown GWS214 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 Toyota Crown GWS214 is purchased at auction?

Once the Toyota Crown GWS214 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 Toyota Crown GWS214?

For the Toyota Crown GWS214, 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 does Carbarn complete compliance for the Toyota Crown GWS214?

Carbarn completes compliance for the Toyota Crown GWS214 in-house once it lands: workshop work to meet Australian Design Rules, documentation, the AVV inspection, RAV listing, and registration-ready handover support.

What compliance package price applies to the Toyota Crown GWS214?

The estimated compliance package for the Toyota Crown GWS214 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 Toyota Crown GWS214 bought at auction?

Vehicles sourced through Japan auction do not carry the 3 months NSW dealer warranty. Some Toyota Crown GWS214 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 Toyota Crown GWS214 ready for delivery?

The Toyota Crown GWS214 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

6 eligible Toyota Crown GWS214 vehicles currently at auction

2013–2017Grade 3–4.553,000–201,000 kmavg. landed~$23,215
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2016 TOYOTA CROWN MAJESTA

TAA Hiroshima

2026-10-20

2016 TOYOTA CROWN MAJESTA

GWS214Grade RA · 201,000 km
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2013 TOYOTA CROWN MAJESTA

CAA Tokyo

2026-10-20

2013 TOYOTA CROWN MAJESTA

GWS214Grade 3 · 132,000 km
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2017 TOYOTA CROWN MAJESTA

CAA Tokyo

2026-10-20

2017 TOYOTA CROWN MAJESTA

GWS214Grade 4 · 69,000 km
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2017 TOYOTA CROWN MAJESTA

CAA Tokyo

2026-10-20

2017 TOYOTA CROWN MAJESTA

GWS214Grade 4 · 71,000 km
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2013 TOYOTA CROWN MAJESTA

TAA Kinki

2026-10-20

2013 TOYOTA CROWN MAJESTA

GWS214Grade RA · 99,000 km
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2013 TOYOTA CROWN MAJESTA

CAA Chubu

2026-10-21

2013 TOYOTA CROWN MAJESTA

GWS214Grade 4.5 · 53,000 km
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