Eligible for import to AustraliaCompliance Available
The Toyota Hiace TRH224 is approved for import to Australia under the SEVS Campervans and Motorhomes Criterion. Each example carries a 1TR engine, a automatic 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 TRH224 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 2 Model Report Entries (MREs) MRE-000233 and MRE-000716 issued by 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. We source 1/2004 to 2/2025 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 as a campervan with petrol engine codes 1TR - 2TR - or 1GD2WD or 4WD - long or super long wheelbase - with 2, 3, 5, or 6 seatsVehicle must be fitted with an internal campervan fit out
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
Vehicle is secured in Japan after the approved bid succeeds.
InvoiceVehicle price + Japan Agent Fee + Carbarn Service Fee payable within 48 hours
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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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Yes — the Toyota Hiace TRH224 is approved for import across the 2004-2025 build range under Eligible as a campervan with petrol engine codes 1TR - 2TR - or 1GD. 2WD or 4WD - long or super long wheelbase - with 2, 3, 5, or 6 seats. Vehicle must be fitted with an internal campervan fit out. Carbarn manages the full pathway: sourcing in Japan, VIA application, compliance at our Sydney workshop, AVV inspection, and RAV entry.
Model Code
TRH224
Year Range
2004-2025
Eligibility
Can the Toyota Hiace TRH224 be imported to Australia under SEVS?
Yes — the Toyota Hiace TRH224 is approved for import across the 2004-2025 build range under Eligible as a campervan with petrol engine codes 1TR - 2TR - or 1GD. 2WD or 4WD - long or super long wheelbase - with 2, 3, 5, or 6 seats. Vehicle must be fitted with an internal campervan fit out. 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 TRH224?
SEVS reference SEV-000719, SEV-000813 applies to the Toyota Hiace TRH224. 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.
For which production years can the Toyota Hiace TRH224 be imported?
The Toyota Hiace TRH224 is eligible across the 2004-2025 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 does Carbarn calculate the landed cost for the Toyota Hiace TRH224?
Carbarn calculates the landed estimate from market-verified Japan auction sales over last 90 days, filtered to auction grade 3.5+ or better, an odometer band of 0-80,000km, and the eligible build range of the Toyota Hiace TRH224.
How much does the Toyota Hiace TRH224 usually sell for at Japan auctions?
Based on last 90 days of Japan auction sales data, the average auction price for the Toyota Hiace TRH224 is approximately ¥3,300,000 JPY, or $29,106 AUD. Pricing varies by grade, odometer, condition, options, and market demand.
What costs are bundled into the landed estimate for the Toyota Hiace TRH224?
The Toyota Hiace TRH224 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
Will Carbarn place bids on a Toyota Hiace TRH224 on my behalf?
Carbarn will bid on the Toyota Hiace TRH224 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 Hiace TRH224 before bidding?
Pre-bid physical inspection of the Toyota Hiace TRH224 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 TRH224?
You decide the cap. Before any bid on the Toyota Hiace TRH224 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
How much is the deposit to start bidding on the Toyota Hiace TRH224?
The refundable auction deposit for the Toyota Hiace TRH224 is $4,410 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
What's the expected timeline to import the Toyota Hiace TRH224?
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 happens after the Toyota Hiace TRH224 is secured in Japan?
After the Toyota Hiace TRH224 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 Hiace TRH224?
Carbarn reviews the documents for the Toyota Hiace TRH224 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 is the Toyota Hiace TRH224 made compliant in Australia?
Compliance for the Toyota Hiace TRH224 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 compliance package price applies to the Toyota Hiace TRH224?
The estimated compliance package for the Toyota Hiace TRH224 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
What warranty applies to an auction-sourced Toyota Hiace TRH224?
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 Hiace TRH224 be handed over?
Once the Toyota Hiace TRH224 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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