Eligible for import to AustraliaCompliance Available
The Toyota Hiace TRH214 is approved for import to Australia under the SEVS Campervans and Motorhomes Criterion. Each example carries a 1TR engine, a manual 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 Toyota Hiace TRH214 is approved for import to Australia under 4 SEVS approvals including SEV-000719, SEV-000933, SEV-000813, plus 1 more on the Rover register, all granted on the Campervans and Motorhomes Criterion, supported by 5 Model Report Entries (MREs) including MRE-000233, MRE-000793, MRE-000875, plus 2 more on the Rover register from accredited Australian Vehicle Verifiers including SYDNEY AVV PTY LTD. Approvals cover builds from Jan 2004 to Oct 2024.
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. Carbarn sources 1/2004 to 10/2024 Toyota Hiace 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.
Specifications coveredEligible with 2WD drivetrain and 5 to 9 seats.Diesel engine codes 1KD-FTV - 2KD-FTV - 1TR-FE - and 2TR-FE eligible.Rear seating must be as originally manufactured.
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
Working from your model, year range, budget, grade, and odometer criteria, we shortlist candidate auction lots and arrange pre-bid inspection where possible before a bid is placed.
DepositRefundable auction deposit required before bidding starts
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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
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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 TRH214 is approved for import across the 2004-2024 build range under Eligible with 2WD drivetrain and 5 to 9 seats. Diesel engine codes 1KD-FTV - 2KD-FTV - 1TR-FE - and 2TR-FE eligible. Rear seating must be as originally manufactured. Carbarn manages the full pathway: sourcing in Japan, VIA application, compliance at our Sydney workshop, AVV inspection, and RAV entry.
Model Code
TRH214
Year Range
2004-2024
Eligibility
Is the Toyota Hiace TRH214 eligible for import to Australia?
Yes — the Toyota Hiace TRH214 is approved for import across the 2004-2024 build range under Eligible with 2WD drivetrain and 5 to 9 seats. Diesel engine codes 1KD-FTV - 2KD-FTV - 1TR-FE - and 2TR-FE eligible. Rear seating must be as originally manufactured. Carbarn manages the full pathway: sourcing in Japan, VIA application, compliance at our Sydney workshop, AVV inspection, and RAV entry.
Which SEVS approval covers the Toyota Hiace TRH214?
The SEVS number for the Toyota Hiace TRH214 is SEV-000719, SEV-000933, SEV-000813, SEV-000428. This number helps identify the approved import eligibility pathway for this model. Always confirm the exact build year, variant, and model code before bidding or purchasing a vehicle in Japan.
Which build years of the Toyota Hiace TRH214 are eligible?
Build range 2004-2024 is eligible for the Toyota Hiace TRH214. 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
How is the estimated landed price for the Toyota Hiace TRH214 calculated?
The estimate is derived from last 90 days of real Japan auction sales for the Toyota Hiace TRH214, 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 TRH214?
Over last 90 days of recent Japan auction sales, the Toyota Hiace TRH214 has averaged about ¥2,950,000 JPY ($26,019 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 Toyota Hiace TRH214?
For the Toyota Hiace TRH214, 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 TRH214 on my behalf?
Yes. Carbarn can source and bid on the Toyota Hiace TRH214 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.
Is a pre-bid inspection available for the Toyota Hiace TRH214?
Carbarn arranges pre-bid inspection of the Toyota Hiace TRH214 whenever the auction allows it, and always shares auction sheet, photos, and inspector notes via WhatsApp before bidding. Note that the Japanese auction format does not permit pre-purchase test drives.
Do I set my own bid limit on the Toyota Hiace TRH214?
Yes. You can set your preferred budget and maximum bid before auction bidding starts. Carbarn only bids after your approval and within your agreed budget cap. If the vehicle cannot be secured within your approved range, we do not proceed beyond your limit.
Deposit & Payments
What deposit secures a bid on the Toyota Hiace TRH214?
A refundable deposit of $4,410 AUD secures bidding on the Toyota Hiace TRH214. 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 Toyota Hiace TRH214?
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 Toyota Hiace TRH214 is purchased at auction?
Once the Toyota Hiace TRH214 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 Toyota Hiace TRH214?
For the Toyota Hiace TRH214, 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 Hiace TRH214?
The Toyota Hiace TRH214 goes through Carbarn's full compliance program after arrival — workshop rectification work, documentation, AVV inspection, RAV entry, and the support needed to make the vehicle registration-ready in Australia.
What is the compliance package cost for the Toyota Hiace TRH214?
Budget around $1,980 for the Toyota Hiace TRH214 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 Toyota Hiace TRH214 bought at auction?
Vehicles sourced through Japan auction do not carry the 3 months NSW dealer warranty. Some Toyota Hiace TRH214 examples qualify for a 5-year extended warranty — eligibility depends on age, condition, and the warranty provider's terms, and is confirmed before delivery.
At what point can I take delivery of the Toyota Hiace TRH214?
Delivery of the Toyota Hiace TRH214 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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