Used Toyota Aqua (Japanese import)

About the Toyota Aqua

A small hybrid hatch. The first generation is the same car Toyota sold new here as the Prius c (2012–2020), so parts and hybrid know-how are easy to find.

• 2011–2021 (first generation): 1.5-litre petrol hybrid (same as the Prius c).
• 2021 on (second generation): 1.5-litre petrol hybrid, 85 kW system output, most with a new bipolar nickel-metal hydride battery.

Asking prices

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.

• 2011–2021 (first generation)$13,995–$19,99015 for sale · middle $16,990
• 2021 on (second generation)$18,990–$23,9905 for sale · middle $20,995

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 Toyota Aqua

• Compare it with an Australian-delivered Prius c, which has a local service history and recall record.
• It's a small car: check rear seat and boot space against what you need.
• Every Aqua is a hybrid, so ads often leave 'hybrid' out. 2021 cars can be either generation: the second generation went on sale in Japan in July 2021 (model code MXPK, grades B, X, G and Z).

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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