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Toyota Crown Hybrid

Toyota Crown Hybrid GWS224 — Japan import to Australia — Image 1

Toyota Crown Hybrid GWS224 Import to Australia

GWS224
2018-2022
Eligible for import to AustraliaCompliance Available

The Toyota Crown Hybrid GWS224 is approved for import to Australia under the SEVS Environmental Criterion. Each example carries 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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Transparent Landed Cost Breakdown

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

Japan auction sold data83 recent sales · 2018–2022 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 6 sales · grades 4–4.5 · typically ~48,000 km · auction data to 29 Aug 2026

Average Auction Price$27,430
Japan Agent Fee$1,371
Carbarn Agent Fee$1,500
Freight, Port & Customs$5,950
Compliance Package$1,540
GST$3,765

Estimated Landed Total — GST & Duties Included

$41,557

Refundable Auction Deposit

$4,364

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 Hybrid GWS224 is approved for import to Australia under 3 SEVS approvals SEV-000942, SEV-000357 and SEV-000358, all granted on the Environmental Criterion, supported by 5 Model Report Entries (MREs) including MRE-000141, MRE-000251, MRE-000321, plus 2 more on the Rover register from accredited Australian Vehicle Verifiers including SYDNEY AVV PTY LTD. Approvals cover builds from June 2018 to July 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 6/2018 to 7/2022 Toyota Crown Hybrid 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.

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 8GR-FXS 3.5L V6 petrol hybrid or A25A-FXS 2.5L petrol hybrid engine2WD drivetrain required5 seats

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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

    Working from your model, year range, budget, grade, and odometer criteria, we shortlist candidate auction lots and arrange pre-bid inspection before a bid is placed.

    DepositRefundable auction deposit required before bidding starts
  • 02

    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
  • 03

    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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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 Toyota Crown Hybrid GWS224 qualifies for import to Australia within the 2018-2022 window. Approval is granted under Eligible as sedan with 8GR-FXS 3.5L V6 petrol hybrid or A25A-FXS 2.5L petrol hybrid engine. 2WD drivetrain required. 5 seats, and Carbarn handles every stage end-to-end — sourcing, VIA, compliance, AVV verification, and RAV listing.

Model Code

GWS224

Year Range

2018-2022

Eligibility

Can the Toyota Crown Hybrid GWS224 be imported to Australia under SEVS?

The Toyota Crown Hybrid GWS224 qualifies for import to Australia within the 2018-2022 window. Approval is granted under Eligible as sedan with 8GR-FXS 3.5L V6 petrol hybrid or A25A-FXS 2.5L petrol hybrid engine. 2WD drivetrain required. 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 Toyota Crown Hybrid GWS224?

SEVS reference SEV-000942, SEV-000357, SEV-000358 applies to the Toyota Crown Hybrid GWS224. It identifies the published import-eligibility pathway on the Rover register. Confirm build year, variant and model code before bidding to avoid mismatch with the approval.

Which build years of the Toyota Crown Hybrid GWS224 are eligible?

Build range 2018-2022 is eligible for the Toyota Crown Hybrid GWS224. 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 Toyota Crown Hybrid GWS224?

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 Hybrid GWS224, with a median sale price worked out for each build year.

What's the going Japan auction price for the Toyota Crown Hybrid GWS224?

Recent Japan auction sales over last 90 days put the Toyota Crown Hybrid GWS224 at around ¥3,500,000 JPY (~$30,551 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 Hybrid GWS224 landed cost?

The estimated landed cost for the Toyota Crown Hybrid GWS224 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

Will Carbarn place bids on a Toyota Crown Hybrid GWS224 on my behalf?

Carbarn will bid on the Toyota Crown Hybrid GWS224 for you at Japan auctions, after your approval and within your agreed bid cap. We share the auction sheet, photos, and inspector notes via WhatsApp before any bid, and arrange a pre-bid physical inspection when the auction format allows.

Will Carbarn check the Toyota Crown Hybrid GWS224 before bidding?

Pre-bid physical inspection of the Toyota Crown Hybrid GWS224 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.

Can I choose my maximum bid for the Toyota Crown Hybrid GWS224?

You decide the cap. Before any bid on the Toyota Crown Hybrid GWS224 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

What is the refundable auction deposit for the Toyota Crown Hybrid GWS224?

To start bidding on the Toyota Crown Hybrid GWS224, the auction deposit is $4,364 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 Toyota Crown Hybrid GWS224?

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 Hybrid GWS224 is purchased at auction?

After the Toyota Crown Hybrid GWS224 is won, Carbarn handles the next stages end-to-end: VIA application before shipping, vessel booking, ocean transit to Sydney, compliance at our workshop, AVV inspection, RAV entry, and delivery preparation — with progress updates at each step.

Compliance & Registration

How does Carbarn manage import approval for the Toyota Crown Hybrid GWS224?

For the Toyota Crown Hybrid GWS224, 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 Toyota Crown Hybrid GWS224 made compliant in Australia?

Compliance for the Toyota Crown Hybrid GWS224 is completed through Carbarn's compliance process after arrival. This may include workshop compliance work, required documentation, AVV inspection, RAV entry, and registration-ready support for Australian road use.

What is the compliance package cost for the Toyota Crown Hybrid GWS224?

Compliance for the Toyota Crown Hybrid GWS224 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

What warranty applies to an auction-sourced Toyota Crown Hybrid GWS224?

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.

When can the Toyota Crown Hybrid GWS224 be handed over?

Delivery of the Toyota Crown Hybrid GWS224 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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Live Auction Lots in Japan

11 eligible Toyota Crown Hybrid GWS224 vehicles currently at auction

2018–2022Grade 3.5–4.545,000–180,000 kmavg. landed~$33,657
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2018 TOYOTA CROWN HYBRID

TAA Chubu

2026-09-03

2018 TOYOTA CROWN HYBRID

GWS224Grade RA · 180,000 km
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2021 TOYOTA CROWN HYBRID

TAA Kantou

2026-09-03

2021 TOYOTA CROWN HYBRID

GWS224Grade 4 · 68,000 km
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2019 TOYOTA CROWN HYBRID

USS Tokyo

2026-09-03

2019 TOYOTA CROWN HYBRID

GWS224Grade R · 58,000 km
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2021 TOYOTA CROWN HYBRID

TAA Kantou

2026-09-03

2021 TOYOTA CROWN HYBRID

GWS224Grade RA · 71,000 km
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2018 TOYOTA CROWN HYBRID

USS Tokyo

2026-09-03

2018 TOYOTA CROWN HYBRID

GWS224Grade 4 · 84,000 km
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2018 TOYOTA CROWN HYBRID

USS Tokyo

2026-09-03

2018 TOYOTA CROWN HYBRID

GWS224Grade 4.5 · 98,000 km
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