How to import a Lincoln Navigator to Brisbane
The Lincoln Navigator is a full-size luxury SUV from the United States, serving as a premium family hauler and sister model to the Ford Expedition.
About the Lincoln Navigator
The Lincoln Navigator is a full-size luxury SUV from the United States, serving as a premium family hauler and sister model to the Ford Expedition. It suits buyers who want a spacious, high-end vehicle for daily driving and long-distance travel, offering a comfortable ride and significant cargo capacity for families or those who need to tow.
In Australia, we source these vehicles from Japanese auctions, where they are often found in excellent condition due to strict local maintenance standards. If you have a specific colour, condition, or configuration in mind, invite us to search the Japanese auctions for you. We will look for the right example and work out a landed estimate for the exact car before you bid.
We confirm the exact car's SEVS eligibility before you bid. Our team will check the specific chassis code and build date against current requirements to ensure the vehicle can be registered in Queensland.
Why import the Lincoln Navigator to Brisbane & Queensland?
AI-generated insights
A full-size luxury SUV offering premium comfort and space.
Serves as a capable family hauler with significant cargo capacity.
Sister model to the Ford Expedition, sharing a robust platform.
Often found in well-maintained condition at Japanese auctions.
Provides a high-end driving experience for long-distance travel.
Inspection watchouts & mechanical notes
Commonly reported on the Lincoln Navigator: worth checking on the auction sheet, the inspection report or the service history before you bid.
Compliance eligibility uncertainty
What to check: We confirm the exact car's SEVS eligibility before you bid.
High fuel consumption
What to check: Review the vehicle's fuel economy figures and consider your typical driving patterns to ensure it suits your budget.
Large vehicle size
What to check: Ensure your home parking and local roads can accommodate the Navigator's length and width.
Parts availability
What to check: Verify that common replacement parts are available in Australia or can be shipped reasonably quickly.
Rust on underbody
What to check: Inspect the auction sheet for rust notes and request underbody photos to check for corrosion, especially if the car was from a snowy region.
Estimated landed cost breakdown (Brisbane, QLD)
- Expected auction hammer & export docs
- Market variable
- Shipping (Japan to Brisbane)
- $4,000 AUD
- Port to dealer transport
- $250 AUD
- Compliance & roadworthy
- $1,500 AUD
- Rego & stamp duty (approx.)
- $350 AUD
- Import service fee
- $1,500 AUD
- Est. total drive-away
- Contact us for an estimate
At today's rate of ¥110.46 per A$1: the same estimate as the import calculator. Japanese-built cars are generally duty-free under JAEPA. An estimate, not a quote.
Approved SEVS register variants
From the federal ROVER register of published approvals (checked 31/08/2026).
General eligibility applies under the 25-year classic rule or active SEV criteria. Ask us to check a specific model code.
Lincoln Navigator import FAQ
- Can I import a Lincoln Navigator to Australia?
- We confirm the exact car's SEVS eligibility before you bid. Our team will check the specific chassis code and build date to ensure the vehicle can be registered in Queensland.
- How do you find a Lincoln Navigator for me?
- We can search the Japanese auctions for a Lincoln Navigator for you and work out a landed estimate for the exact car before you bid.
- What should I check before buying a Lincoln Navigator at a Japanese auction?
- Check the auction sheet for any rust notes, interior grades, and mechanical issues. Also, verify the odometer history and ensure the export certificate matches the vehicle's details.
- What happens after we buy a Lincoln Navigator for you?
- We will arrange shipping to Australia, handle the customs clearance, and coordinate with a RAW workshop for compliance. Once complied, we will assist with registration in Queensland.
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Important pricing and vehicle availability disclaimer
The figures, auction results, specifications and images on this page are for information and feasibility guidance only. They are historical Japanese auction data, compliance estimates and general market benchmarks. Unless a car is marked as in stock at CarStrike, the vehicles described here are custom import sourcing possibilities from licensed Japanese vehicle auctions. Final drive-away costs vary with the exchange rate (JPY/AUD), the hammer price, the condition grade and roadworthy requirements.
