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Toyota Townace

Toyota Townace S402M — Japan import to Australia — Image 1

Toyota Townace S402M Import to Australia

S402M
2008-2025
Eligible for import to AustraliaCompliance Available

The Toyota Townace S402M is approved for import to Australia under the SEVS Campervans and Motorhomes Criterion. Each example carries a other gearbox and four-wheel drive. 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 data813 recent sales · 2008–2020 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 97 sales · grades 3–4.5 · typically ~114,000 km · auction data to 17 Aug 2026

Average Auction Price$5,544
Japan Agent Fee$794
Carbarn Agent Fee$1,500
Freight, Port & Customs$3,703
Compliance Package$1,980
GST$1,334

Estimated Landed Total — GST & Duties Included

$14,857

Refundable Auction Deposit

$1,324

Final pricing depends on auction results, exchange rate and vehicle condition.

Eligibility & Compliance Approvals

Verified on the Australian Government Rover register · 1 SEV · 1 MRE

This Toyota Townace S402M is approved for import to Australia under SEVS approval SEV-000936, granted on the Campervans and Motorhomes Criterion and valid until 24 Aug 2028. The approval is linked to MRE-000911 (Category NA, issued by SYDNEY AVV PTY LTD) Approvals cover builds from Feb 2008 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 2/2008 to 2/2025 Toyota Townace 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 as 2WD or 4WD petrol van with S402M - S403M - S412M - or S413M engine codesOdometer must be less than 80,000 kilometres

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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 Townace S402M is eligible for import to Australia across the 2008-2025 build range. This model is approved based on Eligible as 2WD or 4WD petrol van with S402M - S403M - S412M - or S413M engine codes. Odometer must be less than 80,000 kilometres. Carbarn can assist with sourcing, VIA approval, compliance work, AVV inspection, and RAV entry.

Model Code

S402M

Year Range

2008-2025

Eligibility

Does the Toyota Townace S402M qualify for import to Australia?

Yes. The Toyota Townace S402M is eligible for import to Australia across the 2008-2025 build range. This model is approved based on Eligible as 2WD or 4WD petrol van with S402M - S403M - S412M - or S413M engine codes. Odometer must be less than 80,000 kilometres. Carbarn can assist with sourcing, VIA approval, compliance work, AVV inspection, and RAV entry.

What SEVS reference applies to the Toyota Townace S402M?

The Toyota Townace S402M is covered by SEVS approval SEV-000936. 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 Townace S402M be imported?

The Toyota Townace S402M is eligible across the 2008-2025 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

What goes into the estimated landed price for the Toyota Townace S402M?

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 Townace S402M, with a median sale price worked out for each build year.

What is the typical Japan auction price for the Toyota Townace S402M?

Over last 90 days of recent Japan auction sales, the Toyota Townace S402M has averaged about ¥1,685,849 JPY ($14,884 AUD). Individual sale prices shift with grade, odometer, condition, options, and market demand on the day.

Which line items make up the Toyota Townace S402M landed cost?

The estimated landed cost for the Toyota Townace S402M includes the average auction price, Japan Agent Fee, Carbarn Agent Fee, freight, port and customs, import duty, GST, and compliance package. The estimate is designed to show a transparent landed cost before bidding.

Auction & Bidding

Can Carbarn bid on the Toyota Townace S402M for me in Japan?

Yes. Carbarn can source and bid on the Toyota Townace S402M 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 Townace S402M before bidding?

Pre-bid physical inspection of the Toyota Townace S402M 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.

Who decides the maximum bid for the Toyota Townace S402M?

Yes — you set the budget and cap. Carbarn only places a bid on the Toyota Townace S402M after your written approval and never above your agreed limit. If the vehicle can't be secured within range, we stop rather than overbid.

Deposit & Payments

How much is the deposit to start bidding on the Toyota Townace S402M?

To start bidding on the Toyota Townace S402M, the auction deposit is $2,648 AUD. It's refundable if no vehicle is secured and refundable if you decide not to proceed before a bid is placed.

Timeline & Shipping

What's the expected timeline to import the Toyota Townace S402M?

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 does Carbarn do after winning the Toyota Townace S402M bid?

Once the Toyota Townace S402M 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 Townace S402M?

Carbarn reviews the documents for the Toyota Townace S402M 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 Townace S402M?

Carbarn completes compliance for the Toyota Townace S402M 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 Townace S402M?

Budget around $1,980 for the Toyota Townace S402M 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 Townace S402M bought at auction?

An auction-sourced Toyota Townace S402M 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 Townace S402M ready for delivery?

The Toyota Townace S402M 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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4 eligible Toyota Townace S402M vehicles currently at auction

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2026-08-21

2017 TOYOTA TOWN ACE VAN

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