Toyota Harrier Hybrid available for import
Good news for those wanting to direct import one of Toyota’s luxury Alphard or Vellfire hybrid people movers this year !
The removal of import duty from Jan 2018 together with a strong exchange rate has reduced the price of these amazing vehicles by about $3K on a $50,000 complied vehicle and over $10K on a $100,000 complied vehicle compared to 2017.
Being classified as a fuel efficient vehicle, the threshhold at which luxury car tax (LCT) applies is set at $75,526 (compared to $65,094 for standard vehicles), so LCT DOES NOT APPLY to most Alphard and Vellfire hybrids.
Importing your own Alphard or Vellfire is by far the best option to source a quality example at the lowest price – not only can you personally select the nicest examples from across Japan but there are considerable savings compared to local prices – tens of thousands of dollars in some cases.
For most buyers wanting a high spec 2016 / 2017 Alphard SR C Package or the equivalent Vellfire ZR G Package with < 10,000 kms in as new condition, that means a complied price between $60,000 and $65,000 (plus standard on road costs).
2016 Toyota Alphard Hybrid SR C PACKAGE, 10,000 km, $61,300 complied
2016 Toyota Alphard Hybrid SR C PACKAGE with JBL Sound System, 12,000 km, $64,200 complied
For those who don’t mind a 2015 model or higher kms, the same spec can be imported for between $50,000 to $60,000 complied, with lower spec X and G models ranging from about $40,000 complied.
2015 Toyota Alphard Hybrid X PACKAGE, 73,000 km, $42,100 complied
2016 Toyota Alphard Hybrid ZR PACKAGE, 73,000 km, $51,000 complied
2015 Toyota Alphard Hybrid X PACKAGE, 20,000 km, $51,200 complied
With even the low spec models very well appointed with top build quality and kicking the pants off the local competition, that’s a lot of car for your money.
Popular features on Alphard and Vellfire models are powerslide doors, power tailgate, cruise control, parking sonar and sunroof.
The Executive Lounge model (top spec in the standard model line-up) currently ranges from about $65,000 to $85,000 complied depending on year, kms and option level.
2015 Toyota Alphard Hybrid EXECUTIVE LOUNGE, 42,000 km, $66,300 complied
2016 Toyota Alphard Hybrid EXECUTIVE LOUNGE, 8,000 km, $78,700 complied
2016 Toyota Alphard Hybrid EXECUTIVE LOUNGE, 11,000 km, $76,200 complied
The Toyota Alphard Royal Lounge is a special model above the Executive Lounge – a “Super Luxury” vehicle targeted towards VIP’s such as Presidents, politicians and executives, it is designed to be chauffeur-driven with the focus on providing space and comfort for the two rear passengers.
The leather seats feature power recline with a fold-out ottoman and polished wood trim with a design similar to the seating in a first class airline.
The Royal Lounge retails from Toyota Japan for over 14 million Yen (over $200K complied) which is about double the price of the Executive Lounge but can currently be bought from auction in as new condition for between $150,000 and $175,000 complied, with prices reducing over time.
2016 Toyota Alphard Hybrid ROYAL LOUNGE, 1,000 km, $174K complied
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