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Toyota Hiace

Toyota Hiace TRH226 — Japan import to Australia — Image 1

Toyota Hiace TRH226 Import to Australia

TRH226
2004-2026
Eligible for import to AustraliaCompliance Available

The Toyota Hiace TRH226 is approved for import to Australia under the SEVS Campervans and Motorhomes Criterion. Each example carries a 2TR-FE 2.7L inline-4 petrol engine and a automatic gearbox. 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 data36 recent sales · 2005–2021 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 4 sales · grades 3–3.5 · typically ~41,000 km · auction data to 29 Aug 2026

Average Auction Price$24,183
Japan Agent Fee$1,209
Carbarn Agent Fee$1,500
Freight, Port & Customs$8,459
Compliance Package$1,980
GST$3,715

Estimated Landed Total — GST & Duties Included

$41,047

Refundable Auction Deposit

$2,618

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 TRH226 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-000716 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 8/2026 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 2.7L 2TR-FE engine 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

    We shortlist suitable vehicles matching the target model, year range, budget, grade, mileage, and condition. We arrange pre-bid physical inspection before any bid is placed.

    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

    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

View the full process timeline, payments, and deposit details in one place.

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

Yes. The Toyota Hiace TRH226 is eligible for import to Australia across the 2004-2026 build range. This model is approved based on Eligible for petrol 2.7L 2TR-FE engine with 2 seats. Eligible for modification and conversion to a motorhome or campervan. Carbarn can assist with sourcing, VIA approval, compliance work, AVV inspection, and RAV entry.

Model Code

TRH226

Year Range

2004-2026

Eligibility

Does the Toyota Hiace TRH226 qualify for import to Australia?

Yes. The Toyota Hiace TRH226 is eligible for import to Australia across the 2004-2026 build range. This model is approved based on Eligible for petrol 2.7L 2TR-FE engine with 2 seats. Eligible for modification and conversion to a motorhome or campervan. Carbarn can assist with sourcing, VIA approval, compliance work, AVV inspection, and RAV entry.

Which SEVS approval covers the Toyota Hiace TRH226?

The Toyota Hiace TRH226 is covered by SEVS approval SEV-000719, SEV-000813. This identifies the published eligibility pathway for the model. Always confirm the exact build year, variant, and model code before purchasing a vehicle in Japan.

For which production years can the Toyota Hiace TRH226 be imported?

Build range 2004-2026 is eligible for the Toyota Hiace TRH226. 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 does Carbarn calculate the landed cost for the Toyota Hiace TRH226?

Carbarn calculates the landed estimate from market-verified Japan auction sales over last 90 days, filtered to auction grade 3+ or better and the eligible build range of the Toyota Hiace TRH226. Odometer is not filtered — the typical odometer for each year is shown as context.

What is the typical Japan auction price for the Toyota Hiace TRH226?

Over last 90 days of recent Japan auction sales, the Toyota Hiace TRH226 has averaged about ¥3,300,000 JPY ($28,805 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 TRH226?

The Toyota Hiace TRH226 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 TRH226?

Yes. Carbarn can source and bid on the Toyota Hiace TRH226 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.

Can Carbarn inspect the Toyota Hiace TRH226 before bidding?

Where possible, Carbarn arranges pre-bid physical inspection before bidding on the Toyota Hiace TRH226. We share available photos, auction sheet details, and inspector notes via WhatsApp before any bid is placed. Japanese auction vehicles generally cannot be test driven before purchase.

Do I set my own bid limit on the Toyota Hiace TRH226?

You decide the cap. Before any bid on the Toyota Hiace TRH226 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 TRH226?

To start bidding on the Toyota Hiace TRH226, 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 until the Toyota Hiace TRH226 is ready for delivery?

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 TRH226 is purchased at auction?

Once your bid on the Toyota Hiace TRH226 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 TRH226?

For the Toyota Hiace TRH226, 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.

What's involved in compliance work for the Toyota Hiace TRH226?

Carbarn completes compliance for the Toyota Hiace TRH226 in-house once it lands: workshop work to meet Australian Design Rules, documentation, the AVV inspection, RAV listing, and registration-ready handover support.

How much does compliance cost for the Toyota Hiace TRH226?

Budget around $1,980 for the Toyota Hiace TRH226 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

What warranty applies to an auction-sourced Toyota Hiace TRH226?

An auction-sourced Toyota Hiace TRH226 doesn't come with the standard 3 months NSW dealer warranty, but a 5-year extended warranty may be available if the vehicle is eligible. Eligibility is confirmed before delivery based on age, condition, and provider criteria.

When is the Toyota Hiace TRH226 ready for delivery?

The Toyota Hiace TRH226 is ready for delivery after arrival in Sydney, workshop compliance, AVV inspection, RAV entry, and final payment completion. Delivery, pickup, and registration-ready support can be arranged once the vehicle is compliance-complete.

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Live Auction Lots in Japan

11 eligible Toyota Hiace TRH226 vehicles currently at auction

2006–2025Grade 3–53,000–729,000 kmavg. landed~$28,899
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2016 TOYOTA HIACE VAN

TAA Hokkaido

2026-09-03

2016 TOYOTA HIACE VAN

TRH226KGrade R · 217,000 km
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2015 TOYOTA HIACE VAN

JU Niigata

2026-09-04

2015 TOYOTA HIACE VAN

TRH226SGrade 2 · 293,000 km
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2018 TOYOTA HIACE VAN

USS Tokyo

2026-09-03

2018 TOYOTA HIACE VAN

TRH226KGrade 3.5 · 6,000 km
View lot details
2021 TOYOTA HIACE VAN

KCAA Fukuoka

2026-09-03

2021 TOYOTA HIACE VAN

TRH226KGrade 3.5 · 15,000 km
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2010 TOYOTA HIACE VAN

USS Tokyo

2026-09-03

2010 TOYOTA HIACE VAN

TRH226KGrade 3.5 · 233,000 km
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2009 TOYOTA HIACE VAN

USS Tokyo

2026-09-03

2009 TOYOTA HIACE VAN

TRH226KGrade 3 · 729,000 km
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