Honda Shuttle Hybrid GP7 — Import to Australia

Key Features

Efficient Hybrid Powertrain: 1.5L petrol engine paired with an electric motor and CVT, tuned for strong real-world fuel economy in daily driving.

Wagon Practicality: a five-door station wagon body built on the Fit platform, offering more cargo space than the equivalent hatchback while keeping a compact footprint.

Honda Sensing Available: later builds offer Honda Sensing, adding forward collision warning, lane keep assist, and adaptive cruise control.

Front or All-Wheel Drive: available in both front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations, depending on the specific build sourced.

Why Import the Honda Shuttle Hybrid from Japan?

The Honda Shuttle Hybrid GP7 was never sold new in Australia, where the equivalent Fit and Jazz models were offered only as a hatchback, never as a wagon. Importing a used example from Japan gives buyers access to a genuinely efficient, practical hybrid wagon at a fraction of the cost of a comparable new small wagon, sourced through auction with documented service histories.

Import Eligibility

The Honda Shuttle Hybrid GP7 is eligible for import to Australia under the Specialist and Enthusiast Vehicle Scheme (SEVS), 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 Shuttle Hybrid GP7 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 Shuttle Hybrid GP7 depends on the auction purchase price, shipping method, exchange rate, and any ADR compliance work required. As a general guide, a used Shuttle Hybrid purchased at auction in Japan for approximately ¥600,000–¥1,100,000 (AUD $6,000–$11,000) will typically land in Australia for AUD $16,000–$21,000 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 Shuttle 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 visit our car import service page for a full overview. Browse more import vehicles, including the Mazda Axela Hybrid and Honda Fit Hybrid.