Nissan NV200 M20 Series – Import to Australia
Import a compact Nissan NV200 Vanette from Japan, with front-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive commercial-van models. Estimated from around $12,500 AUD landed and complied.
Nissan NV200 M20 Series
The Nissan NV200 Vanette M20 Series is a compact Japanese commercial van designed to make the most of its interior space. Its low cargo floor, sliding side doors and practical factory grades make it useful for work and everyday transport. Japanese-market 1.6L petrol models include the front-wheel-drive VM20 and the later all-wheel-drive VNM20.
Production history
Nissan launched the NV200 Vanette in Japan in May 2009, offering DX and GX commercial-van grades alongside a separate passenger-wagon range. The van combined compact exterior dimensions with a spacious load area of up to approximately 4.1 cubic metres in the original two-seat specification. Nissan added the intermediate VX van grade in December 2010. In January 2016, Nissan made a passenger SRS airbag standard on van models and added ELR three-point second-row seatbelts on five-seat vans, while introducing an optional 60:40 split second-row seat on relevant five-seat van specifications. The VNM20 all-wheel-drive commercial van followed in January 2018. The January 2020 update added Intelligent Emergency Brake with front radar, High Beam Assist, Lane Departure Warning and traffic-sign recognition on applicable models. From July 2021, Nissan improved engine efficiency across the range and fitted Xtronic CVT with idle-stop on 2WD specifications, while 4WD models retained the four-speed automatic.
M20 – Nissan NV200
Approved for Import to Australia
Applicable van chassis: VM20 / VNM20. Approved Model Report manufacture range: February 2009–August 2021; odometer under 80,000 km. This is the commercial-van approval scope, not the separate M20 passenger wagon. Under the applicable approved Model Report, a camper kit is fitted during the import compliance process. The kit may be removed after compliance, subject to applicable state registration and vehicle modification requirements.
| Specification | Japanese factory details |
|---|---|
| Approved van chassis | VM20 (FWD), VNM20 (AWD) |
| Engine | HR16DE, 1.6L naturally aspirated petrol four-cylinder |
| Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive; electronically controlled AWD on VNM20 |
| Transmission | Pre-July 2021 VM20: five-speed manual or four-speed automatic. From July 2021, 2WD specifications use Xtronic CVT with idle-stop; VNM20 AWD retains the four-speed automatic |
| Factory van grades | DX, VX (FWD), GX; AWD DX/GX |
| Commercial body | Five-door compact van with sliding side doors |
| Factory passenger seating | Two-seat and two/five-seat commercial versions; actual original seating varies by grade |
| Model Report | MRE-000863; February 2009 to August 2021; odometer under 80,000 km |
Estimated Landed & Complied Pricing
Prices are estimates in AUD using an indicative exchange rate of ¥105 per $1 AUD. Final costs depend on the vehicle, exchange rate, shipping and compliance requirements. Registration and on-road costs are additional.
Estimated from around
$12,500 AUD
landed and complied
- 1.6L petrol
- Front-wheel drive
Price on enquiry
- 1.6L petrol
- All-wheel drive
Factory Grades & Equipment
Japanese-market commercial-van grades for the approved M20 van chassis.
| Factory grade | Chassis / availability | Actual factory difference |
|---|---|---|
| DX | VM20 FWD; VNM20 AWD | Entry commercial van grade in two-seat and two/five-seat layouts. From July 2021, DX and VX gained the longer-travel passenger seat slide previously associated with GX. |
| VX | VM20 FWD, from December 2010 | Intermediate grade added December 2010 between DX and GX, with colour-keyed bumpers, full wheel covers, power windows and cargo-area roof trim versus DX. From July 2021, VX and GX five-seat vans received a standard 60:40 split second-row seat. |
| GX | VM20 FWD; VNM20 AWD | Top Japanese commercial-van grade above VX in Nissan’s published price lists. From July 2021, GX five-seat vans shared the standard 60:40 split second-row seat with VX. |
| DX Route Van | VM20 FWD; VNM20 AWD | Two-seat load-oriented commercial configuration, distinct from the standard DX’s available two/five-seat layout. |
Australian Market Pricing & Potential Savings
Potentially save $5,000+ importing from Japan. Australian availability of the Japanese NV200 commercial van is limited compared with common local vans. The Japanese auction market offers different grades, seating layouts and both front-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive versions.
Sources: ROVER / SEVS · Nissan NV200 VX grade launch (Dec 2010) · Nissan NV200 safety/seating update (Jan 2016) · Nissan NV200 safety update (Jan 2020) · Nissan NV200 CVT/2WD update (Jul 2021) · Japan import calculator · Import FAQs
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