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Toyota Hiace

Toyota Hiace TRH223 — Japan import to Australia — Image 1

Toyota Hiace TRH223 Import to Australia

TRH223
2004-2025
Eligible for import to AustraliaCompliance Available

The Toyota Hiace TRH223 is approved for import to Australia under the SEVS Campervans and Motorhomes Criterion. Each example carries a 1TR engine, a automatic 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 data61 recent sales · 2010–2022 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 3 sales · grades 3.5–4 · typically ~82,000 km · auction data to 1 Sept 2026

Average Auction Price$35,073
Japan Agent Fee$1,753
Carbarn Agent Fee$1,500
Freight, Port & Customs$9,602
Compliance Package$1,980
GST$4,972

Estimated Landed Total — GST & Duties Included

$54,882

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 · 2 SEVs · 3 MREs

This Toyota Hiace TRH223 is approved for import to Australia under 2 SEVS approvals SEV-000719 and SEV-000813, all granted on the Campervans and Motorhomes Criterion, supported by 3 Model Report Entries (MREs) MRE-000233, MRE-000793 and MRE-000829 from accredited Australian Vehicle Verifiers including SYDNEY AVV PTY LTD. Approvals cover builds from Jan 2004 to Feb 2025.

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 2/2025 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.

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 for petrol engine 2.7L 2TR-FE inline-4 with 2 seatsEligible for modification and conversion to a motorhome or campervan

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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

    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
  • 02

    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
  • 03

    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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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 Hiace TRH223 qualifies for import to Australia within the 2004-2025 window. Approval is granted under Eligible for petrol engine 2.7L 2TR-FE inline-4 with 2 seats. Eligible for modification and conversion to a motorhome or campervan, and Carbarn handles every stage end-to-end — sourcing, VIA, compliance, AVV verification, and RAV listing.

Model Code

TRH223

Year Range

2004-2025

Eligibility

Can the Toyota Hiace TRH223 be imported to Australia under SEVS?

The Toyota Hiace TRH223 qualifies for import to Australia within the 2004-2025 window. Approval is granted under Eligible for petrol engine 2.7L 2TR-FE inline-4 with 2 seats. Eligible for modification and conversion to a motorhome or campervan, and Carbarn handles every stage end-to-end — sourcing, VIA, compliance, AVV verification, and RAV listing.

What is the SEVS number for the Toyota Hiace TRH223?

SEVS reference SEV-000719, SEV-000813 applies to the Toyota Hiace TRH223. 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 TRH223 is approved for import?

Imports are approved for Toyota Hiace TRH223 vehicles built in the 2004-2025 window. Carbarn cross-checks model code, build date, and variant against the approval to confirm compliance and reduce approval risk before bidding.

Estimated Price

What goes into the estimated landed price for the Toyota Hiace TRH223?

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 Hiace TRH223, with a median sale price worked out for each build year.

What is the typical Japan auction price for the Toyota Hiace TRH223?

Recent Japan auction sales over last 90 days put the Toyota Hiace TRH223 at around ¥3,100,000 JPY (~$27,059 AUD) on average. Expect variation based on auction grade, kilometres, options, and demand at the time of sale.

What costs are bundled into the landed estimate for the Toyota Hiace TRH223?

The Toyota Hiace TRH223 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

Does Carbarn bid at Japan auctions for the Toyota Hiace TRH223?

Yes. Carbarn can source and bid on the Toyota Hiace TRH223 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.

Will Carbarn check the Toyota Hiace TRH223 before bidding?

Carbarn arranges pre-bid inspection of the Toyota Hiace TRH223 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.

Can I choose my maximum bid for the Toyota Hiace TRH223?

You decide the cap. Before any bid on the Toyota Hiace TRH223 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 deposit secures a bid on the Toyota Hiace TRH223?

To start bidding on the Toyota Hiace TRH223, 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

How long does it take to import the Toyota Hiace TRH223 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 TRH223 is purchased at auction?

Once your bid on the Toyota Hiace TRH223 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

What's the VIA process for the Toyota Hiace TRH223?

For the Toyota Hiace TRH223, 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.

What's involved in compliance work for the Toyota Hiace TRH223?

Compliance for the Toyota Hiace TRH223 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.

How much does compliance cost for the Toyota Hiace TRH223?

Budget around $1,980 for the Toyota Hiace TRH223 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 TRH223 bought at auction?

Vehicles sourced through Japan auction do not carry the 3 months NSW dealer warranty. Some Toyota Hiace TRH223 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 can the Toyota Hiace TRH223 be handed over?

Once the Toyota Hiace TRH223 arrives in Sydney and has passed compliance, AVV inspection, RAV entry, and final payment, it's ready for handover. Carbarn coordinates delivery, pickup, and registration-ready support at that point.

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Live Auction Lots in Japan

9 eligible Toyota Hiace TRH223 vehicles currently at auction

2012–2018Grade 3–454,000–265,000 kmavg. landed~$29,157
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2018 TOYOTA HIACE COMMUTER

TAA Kantou

2026-09-03

2018 TOYOTA HIACE COMMUTER

TRH223BGrade 3 · 265,000 km
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2016 TOYOTA HIACE COMMUTER

USS Tokyo

2026-09-03

2016 TOYOTA HIACE COMMUTER

TRH223BGrade 3.5 · 102,000 km
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2017 TOYOTA HIACE COMMUTER

USS Tokyo

2026-09-03

2017 TOYOTA HIACE COMMUTER

TRH223BGrade 4 · 76,000 km
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2012 TOYOTA HIACE COMMUTER

USS Tokyo

2026-09-03

2012 TOYOTA HIACE COMMUTER

TRH223BGrade 3 · 54,000 km
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2012 TOYOTA HIACE COMMUTER

USS Tokyo

2026-09-03

2012 TOYOTA HIACE COMMUTER

TRH223BGrade R · 95,000 km
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2014 TOYOTA HIACE COMMUTER

USS Tokyo

2026-09-03

2014 TOYOTA HIACE COMMUTER

TRH223BGrade R · 99,000 km
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