How to import a Toyota Porte / Spade to Brisbane
The Toyota Porte and Spade are compact multi-purpose vehicles designed for urban family transport, featuring a large passenger-side sliding door that makes loading children or groceries easier in tight city spaces.
About the Toyota Porte / Spade
The Toyota Porte and Spade are compact multi-purpose vehicles designed for urban family transport, featuring a large passenger-side sliding door that makes loading children or groceries easier in tight city spaces. These Japanese domestic market cars are popular with Australian buyers looking for a practical, fuel-efficient alternative to larger minivans, offering a low running height and easy manoeuvrability for daily school runs and errands.
In Japan, you will find examples of the NSP140, NCP141, NCP145, and NSP141 series, which were built from July 2012 to December 2020. Older P series variants, including NNP1#, NCP14#, and NSP14#, have been produced from July 2004 onwards. While we do not list specific auction prices here, our team can search the Japanese auctions for a specific vehicle to provide a landed estimate based on current market conditions.
Compliance for these vehicles is straightforward. The SEVS approval covers the NSP140, NCP141, NCP145, and NSP141 chassis codes built between July 2012 and December 2020, as well as the P series chassis codes (NNP1#, NCP14#, NSP14#) built from July 2004 onwards. We confirm the exact car's SEVS eligibility before you bid, ensuring it meets Australian standards for registration in Queensland.
Why import the Toyota Porte / Spade to Brisbane & Queensland?
AI-generated insights
The large sliding door provides easy access for passengers and bulky items.
Compact dimensions make it easy to park and manoeuvre in busy Australian cities.
Japanese domestic market examples often have meticulous service histories.
A practical choice for families needing a second vehicle or urban transport.
SEVS approvals are available for a wide range of chassis codes and build years.
Inspection watchouts & mechanical notes
Commonly reported on the Toyota Porte / Spade: worth checking on the auction sheet, the inspection report or the service history before you bid.
Wear on the sliding door mechanism
What to check: Inspect the door track for debris and test the opening and closing action for smoothness; check the auction sheet for notes on door operation.
Interior wear from heavy family use
What to check: Look for excessive wear on the driver's seat and pedals, and check the auction sheet's interior grade for signs of heavy usage.
Rust on the chassis or underbody
What to check: Ask for underbody photos and review the auction sheet's rust notes, particularly for cars from regions with high road salt usage.
Odometer accuracy
What to check: Verify the kilometre reading on the export certificate matches the auction sheet and the physical odometer during inspection.
Compliance plate details
What to check: Ensure the build date on the compliance plate falls within the approved SEVS range for the specific chassis code before finalising the purchase.
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).
| Chassis code | Variant / spec | Build range | SEV approval |
|---|---|---|---|
| NSP140, NCP141, NCP145, NSP141 | NSP140 | 07/2012 – 12/2020 | SEV-000805 |
| NSP140, NCP141, NCP145, NSP141 | NCP141 | 07/2012 – 12/2020 | SEV-000806 |
| NSP140, NCP141, NCP145, NSP141 | NCP145 | 07/2012 – 12/2020 | SEV-000807 |
| NSP140, NCP141, NCP145, NSP141 | NSP141 | 07/2012 – 12/2020 | SEV-000808 |
| P series | NNP1# | 07/2004 – No end date | SEV-000809 |
Show all 7 approvals
| Chassis code | Variant / spec | Build range | SEV approval |
|---|---|---|---|
| P series | NCP14# | 07/2004 – No end date | SEV-000810 |
| P series | NSP14# | 07/2004 – No end date | SEV-000811 |
Toyota Porte / Spade import FAQ
- Can I import a Toyota Porte / Spade to Australia?
- Yes, provided the vehicle falls within the approved SEVS build ranges. We confirm the exact car's SEVS eligibility before you bid to ensure it meets Australian standards.
- How do you find a Toyota Porte / Spade for me?
- We can search the Japanese auctions for a Toyota Porte / Spade for you and work out a landed estimate for the exact car before you bid.
- Which Toyota Porte / Spade models does the SEVS approval cover?
- The approval covers NSP140, NCP141, NCP145, and NSP141 chassis codes built from July 2012 to December 2020, as well as NNP1#, NCP14#, and NSP14# chassis codes built from July 2004 onwards.
- What should I check before buying a Toyota Porte / Spade at a Japanese auction?
- Review the auction sheet for rust and interior grades, verify the sliding door operation, and ensure the export certificate details match the physical vehicle.
- What happens after we buy a Toyota Porte / Spade for you?
- We arrange shipping to Australia, handle the compliance process at a RAW workshop, and 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.