Used Honda Vezel Hybrid (Japanese import)
The Honda Vezel Hybrid (the Japanese-market HR-V) was never sold new in Australia: every one here is a Japanese import. Asking prices we saw ran from $16,990 to $22,500 (9 hybrids for sale, November 2026). Before you buy, check its compliance, the Japanese auction sheet and its recall history.
About the Honda Vezel Hybrid
Japanese official fuel figures are measured on a gentler test than ours, so expect to use more in real driving.
A small SUV, sold in Australia as the HR-V. Australia only got petrol HR-Vs until 2022, so the 2013–2021 Vezel Hybrid was never sold new here and every one is a Japanese import. The next HR-V has been sold new in Australia as a hybrid (e:HEV) since 2022, so a newer car has a local alternative with a warranty.
- 2013–2021 (first generation): 1.5-litre petrol hybrid with a 22 kW electric motor inside a seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox (Honda i-DCD). Japanese official figure 27.0 km/L (JC08), about 3.7 L/100 km.
Asking prices
Asking prices are from Australian listings on carsguide.com.au and import specialist Best People Movers, checked November 2026. Glass's and RedBook don't value most imports, so these are what sellers ask, not valuations. Facts from each model's Wikipedia page, plus the maker's Japanese specifications for some fuel figures. Check with the seller.
What Australian sellers were asking for hybrid versions in November 2026, by generation. Kilometres, condition and the version move the price a lot, so compare at least three similar cars.
- 2013–2021 (first generation)$16,990–$22,5009 for sale · middle $21,495
The 9 listings we saw
- 2014 Hybrid Z · 80,486 km · $16,995 (carsguide.com.au listing)
- 2014 Hybrid Z · 104,525 km · $17,990 (carsguide.com.au listing)
- 2015 Hybrid X · 109,445 km · $16,990 (carsguide.com.au listing)
- 2015 Hybrid Z · 109,090 km · $16,990 (carsguide.com.au listing)
- 2018 Hybrid RS Honda Sensing · 90,546 km · $21,995 (carsguide.com.au listing)
- 2018 Hybrid X · 99,025 km · $22,500 (carsguide.com.au listing)
- 2018 Hybrid X Honda Sensing · 83,241 km · $21,995 (carsguide.com.au listing)
- 2018 Hybrid Z Honda Sensing · 81,637 km · $22,495 (carsguide.com.au listing)
- 2018 Hybrid Z Honda Sensing · 95,240 km · $21,495 (carsguide.com.au listing)
Import checks before you buy
- Compliance and the RAV: An imported car must be on the government's Register of Approved Vehicles (RAV) and carry an Australian compliance plate. Ask the seller to show you both.
- Auction sheet and kilometres: Ask for the original Japanese auction sheet. It grades the car's condition and records the kilometres in Japan, so you can check the odometer hasn't been wound back.
- Japanese recalls: Most Japanese recalls aren't on the Australian register, so an Australian VIN check can come back clean even when work is outstanding. Ask the importer for proof the Japanese recalls were done; Toyota and Nissan dealers can sometimes check by chassis number.
- Hybrid or EV battery: There's no Australian factory warranty on an import. Get a battery health check from a hybrid or EV specialist, or a Toyota or Nissan dealer, before you pay.
- Radio, maps and menus: Japanese radios tune a different FM band and the screens are often in Japanese. Check a band expander or new head unit has been fitted, and that you can change the settings to English.
- Parts, servicing and insurance: Find a local mechanic who works on imports, check common parts (tyres, brake pads, filters) are easy to get, and get an insurance quote first: some insurers charge more or won't cover imports.
- Dealer or private sale: A licensed dealer must usually give a statutory warranty depending on the car's age and kilometres (the rules differ by state). Private and auction sales don't come with one.
- PPSR check: Run a PPSR check (ppsr.gov.au) for finance owing and a written-off history, like any used car.
Take our used hybrid checklist too.
Checks for a used Honda Vezel Hybrid
- Many Vezels are petrol-only: look for the HYBRID badge and 'Hybrid' on the paperwork.
- Check for jerky or hesitant take-off from rest, and ask for proof the Japanese recalls were done: the hybrid's dual-clutch gearbox was recalled in Japan.
- Compare it with a 2022-on Australian HR-V e:HEV, which has a local warranty and service history.
More on buying used
- All Japanese import guides
- Best used EVs and hybrids sold new in Australia
- Pick my used car: our top three picks for your budget
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Common questions
Was the Honda Vezel Hybrid sold new in Australia?
No. Every Honda Vezel Hybrid in Australia is a used import from Japan, usually brought in by a specialist importer under the government's specialist vehicle scheme.
How much is a used Honda Vezel Hybrid?
Asking prices we saw ran from $16,990 to $22,500 (November 2026), depending on the year, version and kilometres.
Does the Honda Vezel Hybrid have recalls?
Japanese recalls mostly aren't on the Australian register. Ask the importer for proof the Japanese recalls were done before you buy.
Is a used Honda Vezel Hybrid a good buy?
It can be, if the compliance paperwork is in order, the kilometres match the Japanese auction sheet and the hybrid system checks out. Find a mechanic who services imports first.
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How we work it out, and our sources
Weekly cost = the car's energy use × 250 km × your electricity or fuel price, with 90% of charging at home. Prices are list prices at November 2026; check with the dealer.
- Electricity: 2026–27 default rates (AER, Victorian Default Offer, state retailers). Public charging: Sydney network prices, July 2026.
- Petrol and diesel: capital-city daily averages from state government price feeds, via FuelRadar, 12 November 2026. Diesel for Hobart, Canberra and Darwin is estimated from the national fall.
- Cars: maker figures via CarExpert, Drive, CarsGuide and EV Central. Plug-in electric range is taken as 80% of the claim.
- Servicing: published capped prices; marked as an estimate where not yet published (CarExpert comparison).
- Tyres: an EV set lasts about 35,000 km, a petrol or hybrid set 50,000 km (RACV); prices from Gridly.
- Home charger: about $2,000 installed ($1,000–$3,000). Novated leases: PwC summary.
Printed from EV Pick Australia · evpick.com.au. Prices and costs are estimates; check with the dealer. © 2026 EV Pick (T. Crouch). For personal use only; not to be copied, republished or sold without permission.
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