Toyota HiAce and more. Japan has the work vans Australia actually needs.
From the legendary HiAce in 4WD form to the Nissan Caravan, Suzuki Every and Honda N-Van, Japanese work vans arrive with lower mileage, better spec and lower prices than the equivalent local market option.
Why source Work Vans from Japan?
The HiAce 4WD is only sourced from Japan
The HiAce KDH206V diesel 4WD and TRH216K petrol 4WD are genuine off-road capable vans that are simply not available from Australian dealers in meaningful numbers.
Lower prices than the Australian used van market
Japanese vans are a commercial vehicle staple and available in volume at auction. The same specification HiAce or Caravan regularly costs $7,000 to $18,000 less than buying locally.
Better spec and lower mileage
Japanese domestic vans often carry advanced safety features, reversing cameras and equipment not included on Australian commercial specs at the same price point.
Top Work Vans picks at Japanese auction
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Toyota HiAce H200
Best OverallThe van that defines the Australian trades market. H200 generation (2004-2019) is the most available at Japanese auction. Diesel and petrol. Narrow body and wide body.
KDH200 (diesel) is the preferred pick. H300 (2019+) is newer and increasingly available.
Toyota HiAce 4WD
Unique FindThe HiAce in high-clearance 4WD form. KDH206V (diesel) and TRH216K (petrol) are the key codes. Not available from Australian dealers. Outstanding for remote work, camping and adventure use.
KDH206V diesel 4WD is the priority pick. Genuine high-clearance 4WD with all the HiAce reliability.
Nissan Caravan E26
Best AlternativeThe main HiAce competitor in Japan. E26 generation (2012+) offers diesel and petrol, panel van and wagon body styles. Often lower priced than equivalent HiAce.
VW2E26 (diesel) is preferred. Wide body wagon versions are popular as campervan conversions.
Suzuki Every
Best CompactFull-height kei van with more carrying capacity than you expect. DA17V (2015+) is the current generation. 4WD available. Popular for tight urban deliveries and small property use.
DA17V (2015+) is the newest. DA64V is the older generation. Turbo variants available.
Daihatsu Hijet Van
Best ValueThe van equivalent of the popular Hijet truck. S321V (2WD) and S331V (4WD). Compact, practical and one of the most affordable van imports available.
S320V/S330V older generation. S500V/S510V is newest (2021+).
Honda N-Van
Most VersatileHonda N-Van is a kei van with the passenger seat removed for maximum cargo versatility. JJ1 (2WD) and JJ2 (4WD). Available with + Style trim that makes it genuinely nice inside.
JJ1/JJ2 (2018+). Turbocharged variants available for improved performance.
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