7 and 8-seat family vans from Japan. More space, less money.
Japanese people movers are in a category of their own. Sliding doors, seven or eight seats, hybrid options, and specifications that Australian dealers simply do not offer. Priced $10,000 to $25,000 less than comparable local options.
Why source People Movers from Japan?
Sliding doors and genuine 7-8 seat layouts
Japanese people movers offer sliding rear doors and genuinely usable third rows - not the cramped fold-up seats common in Australian family SUVs at the same price point.
Hybrid options that do not exist locally
The Voxy Hybrid, Noah Hybrid and Serena e-Power are hybrid people movers not sold in Australia. They offer excellent fuel economy with full 7-seat capability.
Substantial price saving vs local alternatives
A Japanese Voxy Hybrid or Serena e-Power lands in Australia for $18,000-$30,000. Comparable new local options cost $45,000-$60,000.
Top People Movers picks at Japanese auction
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Toyota Voxy / Noah Hybrid
Best OverallSeven-seat hybrid people movers with sliding doors. The fourth-generation MZRA90 (2022+) uses Toyota's latest hybrid system with outstanding fuel economy. Never officially sold in Australia.
ZWR80 (2014-2021) is most available. MZRA90 (2022+) is newest generation. Both excellent.
Toyota Alphard / Vellfire
Best PremiumJapan's luxury people mover. The Alphard is the Toyota version; the Vellfire is the Lexus-adjacent Toyota variant. Both offer extraordinary interior refinement for a family van.
AGH30 (2015-2023) is most available. Hybrid variants (GGH30) command a premium but are worth it.
Nissan Serena e-Power
Best TechEight-seat people mover with electric drive powered by a petrol generator. Extremely smooth to drive. e-Power delivers full EV smoothness without range anxiety.
C28 is newest generation. C27 is most available. e-Power = electric motors driven by 1.2L petrol.
Honda Step Wagon
Best ValueSeven-seat people mover with magic-fold rear seats. The RP5/RP6 generation offers e:HEV hybrid as an option. Practical, reliable and well-priced at Japanese auction.
RP5/RP6 (2022+) is newest. RK5/RK6 and RP3/RP4 older generations are good value.
Toyota Sienta Hybrid
Best CompactCompact hybrid people mover that fits in a standard garage. Seven seats and sliding doors in a sub-4.3m body. The MXPL15G second generation (2022+) is the best version.
MXPL15G (2022+) is newest. NHP170G (2015-2022) is most available and well-priced.
Mitsubishi Delica D:5
Best 4WD People MoverThe only true 4WD people mover. Full-time 4WD with genuine off-road ground clearance and seating for eight. No Australian equivalent exists at any price.
CV5W diesel is the priority pick. CV4W petrol is more available. JDM-exclusive in this form.
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