Used Toyota Aqua (Japanese import)
The Toyota Aqua was never sold new in Australia: every one here is a Japanese import. We haven't seen enough Australian listings yet to give a fair price range. Before you buy, check its compliance, the Japanese auction sheet and its recall history.
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.
Japanese official fuel figures are measured on a gentler test than ours, so expect to use more in real driving.
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)None seenno Australian listings in our check
- 2021 on (second generation)None seenno Australian listings in our check
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. Check with the seller.
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 battery: There's no Australian factory warranty on an import. Get a hybrid health check from a hybrid 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.
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
Sources: Toyota Aqua (Wikipedia).
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Common questions
Was the Toyota Aqua sold new in Australia?
No. Every Toyota Aqua 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 Toyota Aqua?
We haven't seen enough Australian listings to give a fair range. Compare at least three similar cars before you buy.
Does the Toyota Aqua 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 Toyota Aqua 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 October 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: ACCC capital-city averages, 21 October 2026.
- 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.
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