Honda Fit Hybrid GP1/GP5/GP6 — Import to Australia

Key Features

Sport Hybrid Powertrain: 1.3L or 1.5L petrol engine paired with an electric motor, delivered through a CVT or 7-speed dual-clutch transmission depending on model year.

Compact Hatchback Efficiency: a genuinely small footprint with excellent fuel economy, ideal for city driving and easy parking.

Honda’s Signature Magic Seats: flexible rear seating that folds flat or flips up, giving unusually versatile cargo space for a car this size.

Proven Platform: built on the same well-regarded platform as the Honda Jazz sold in Australia, but with the added efficiency of the hybrid powertrain not offered locally.

Why Import the Honda Fit Hybrid from Japan?

The Honda Fit Hybrid was never sold new in Australia, where Honda’s local range offered only the petrol Jazz. Importing a used example from Japan gives buyers access to a genuinely efficient, well-equipped hybrid hatchback at a fraction of the cost of a comparable new small hybrid, sourced through trusted Japanese auction sources.

Import Eligibility

The Honda Fit Hybrid is eligible for import to Australia under the SEVS eligibility criteria, on the basis that it was never offered for sale as a new vehicle in Australia. Import eligibility is build specific, contact our team to confirm the exact model code and build year of the vehicle you are interested in before purchasing. You can also check our current list of eligible imports for current eligibility.

Import and Compliance Process

Importing a Honda Fit Hybrid from Japan to Australia involves the following steps:

1. Eligibility check, confirm the specific model and build year qualifies under SEVS.
2. Vehicle Import Approval (VIA), applied for through the ROVER system before the vehicle ships. See our full VIA walkthrough.
3. Purchase and shipping, sourced from Japanese auction or dealer, shipped via our shipping options guide.
4. Customs and quarantine, import duty and GST costs, and biosecurity clearance on arrival in Australia.
5. ADR compliance and modifications, assessed and certified by our compliance workshop in Campbellfield.
6. Registration, state registration requirements once a RAV entry approval is granted.

For the full step-by-step breakdown, see our full import process guide.

Estimated Landed Cost

The total landed cost of a Honda Fit Hybrid depends on the auction purchase price, shipping method, exchange rate, and any ADR compliance work required. As a general guide, a used Fit Hybrid purchased at auction in Japan for approximately ¥400,000–¥800,000 (AUD $4,000–$8,000) will typically land in Australia for AUD $14,000–$19,000 all in, including shipping, customs, GST, quarantine, compliance, and registration. See our full landed cost guide for a full breakdown, or contact our team for a detailed estimate based on your specific requirements.

Enquire About Importing a Honda Fit Hybrid

Glam Groups has over 22 years of experience importing and certifying Japanese vehicles for Australian roads. We manage the full process from eligibility check through to VicRoads registration. Call us on (03) 9303 7252 or submit an enquiry through the form on this page, or find out how to import a car from Japan to Australia from start to finish. Browse more our full range of import vehicles, including the Honda Shuttle Hybrid GP7 and Mazda Axela Hybrid.