Honda N-Box — Import to Australia

Key Features

Compact Design: Perfect for navigating tight city streets with ease.

Spacious Interior: Innovative layout maximizes headroom and legroom for passengers.

Advanced Technology: Touchscreen infotainment, smart key entry, and optional driver-assist features.

Safety: Equipped with Honda Sensing for collision mitigation, lane-keeping assist, and more.

Why Import the Honda N-Box from Japan?

The Honda N-Box is a Japanese domestic market (JDM) vehicle never officially sold new in Australia. It is one of Japan’s best-selling kei cars, and importing a used example from Japan gives Australian buyers access to a highly reliable, low-kilometre vehicle at a price point that no locally available equivalent can match. Japanese examples are typically well-maintained and sourced through auction with documented service histories.

Import Eligibility

The Honda N-Box is eligible for import to Australia under the Specialist and Enthusiast Vehicle Scheme (SEVS). It qualifies 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 approved import vehicle list for current eligibility.

Import and Compliance Process

Importing a Honda N-Box 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 guide.
3. Purchase and shipping — sourced from Japanese auction or dealer, shipped via RoRo or container.
4. Customs and quarantine — customs duty, GST, and DAFF biosecurity inspection on arrival in Australia.
5. ADR compliance and modifications — assessed and certified by our Registered Automotive Workshop (RAW) in Campbellfield.
6. Registration — VicRoads registration once a RAV entry approval is granted.

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

Estimated Landed Cost

The total landed cost of a Honda N-Box depends on the auction purchase price, shipping method, exchange rate, and any ADR compliance work required. As a general guide, a used Honda N-Box purchased at auction in Japan for approximately ¥500,000–¥800,000 (AUD $5,000–$8,000) will typically land in Australia for AUD $15,000–$22,000 all in, including shipping, customs, GST, quarantine, compliance, and registration. See our total 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 N-Box

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. Browse more import vehicles, including the Suzuki Jimny JB64W and Nissan Serena GFC27.