Eligible for import to AustraliaCompliance Available
The Toyota Hiace KDH220 is approved for import to Australia under the SEVS Campervans and Motorhomes Criterion. Each example carries a 1KD-FTV engine, a manual gearbox, and 2wd. We source through approved Japanese auctions, arrange inspection where possible, bid with your approval, and manage import and compliance support end to end.
This Toyota Hiace KDH220 is approved for import to Australia under SEVS approval SEV-000933, all granted on the Campervans and Motorhomes Criterion, supported by 2 Model Report Entries (MREs) MRE-000875 and MRE-000868 from accredited Australian Vehicle Verifiers including SYDNEY AVV PTY LTD. Approvals cover builds from Jan 2004 to Dec 2014.
Why qualified — Campervans and Motorhomes Criterion. Approvals under the SEVS Campervans and Motorhomes Criterion cover vehicles designed, factory-built, or converted as campervans, motorhomes or compatible body configurations. Eligibility is tied to the body configuration and the exact build years, variants and model codes named on the approval.
How Carbarn runs this import. We source 1/2004 to 12/2014 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 with 2WD drivetrain and 5 to 9 seats as originally manufacturedDiesel or petrol engines: 1KD-FTV - 2KD-FTV - 1TR-FE - 2TR-FE
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
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
Vehicle Import Approval application is lodged before shipping.
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 Toyota Hiace KDH220 is approved for import across the 2004-2014 build range under Eligible with 2WD drivetrain and 5 to 9 seats as originally manufactured. Diesel or petrol engines: 1KD-FTV - 2KD-FTV - 1TR-FE - 2TR-FE. Carbarn manages the full pathway: sourcing in Japan, VIA application, compliance at our Sydney workshop, AVV inspection, and RAV entry.
Model Code
KDH220
Year Range
2004-2014
Eligibility
Does the Toyota Hiace KDH220 qualify for import to Australia?
Yes — the Toyota Hiace KDH220 is approved for import across the 2004-2014 build range under Eligible with 2WD drivetrain and 5 to 9 seats as originally manufactured. Diesel or petrol engines: 1KD-FTV - 2KD-FTV - 1TR-FE - 2TR-FE. Carbarn manages the full pathway: sourcing in Japan, VIA application, compliance at our Sydney workshop, AVV inspection, and RAV entry.
What is the SEVS number for the Toyota Hiace KDH220?
SEVS reference SEV-000933 applies to the Toyota Hiace KDH220. 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.
What build-date range of the Toyota Hiace KDH220 is approved for import?
The Toyota Hiace KDH220 is eligible across the 2004-2014 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 Toyota Hiace KDH220 calculated?
The estimate is derived from last 90 days of real Japan auction sales for the Toyota Hiace KDH220, restricted to vehicles with minimum auction grade 3.5+ and odometer within 0-80,000km, then matched to the approved build range.
What is the typical Japan auction price for the Toyota Hiace KDH220?
Over last 90 days of recent Japan auction sales, the Toyota Hiace KDH220 has averaged about ¥1,600,000 JPY ($14,112 AUD). Individual sale prices shift with grade, odometer, condition, options, and market demand on the day.
What costs are bundled into the landed estimate for the Toyota Hiace KDH220?
For the Toyota Hiace KDH220, 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 Toyota Hiace KDH220 on my behalf?
Carbarn will bid on the Toyota Hiace KDH220 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.
Is a pre-bid inspection available for the Toyota Hiace KDH220?
Pre-bid physical inspection of the Toyota Hiace KDH220 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 Hiace KDH220?
You decide the cap. Before any bid on the Toyota Hiace KDH220 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 Hiace KDH220?
The refundable auction deposit for the Toyota Hiace KDH220 is $2,646 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 does it take to import the Toyota Hiace KDH220 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 Hiace KDH220 is purchased at auction?
Once the Toyota Hiace KDH220 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 does Carbarn manage import approval for the Toyota Hiace KDH220?
Carbarn reviews the documents for the Toyota Hiace KDH220 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.
How does Carbarn complete compliance for the Toyota Hiace KDH220?
Carbarn completes compliance for the Toyota Hiace KDH220 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 Hiace KDH220?
The estimated compliance package for the Toyota Hiace KDH220 is $1,980. 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 Hiace KDH220 bought at auction?
Vehicles sourced through Japan auction do not carry the 3 months NSW dealer warranty. Some Toyota Hiace KDH220 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 Hiace KDH220 ready for delivery?
Delivery of the Toyota Hiace KDH220 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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