Nissan NV350 Caravan E26 Series (VR2E26 / VW2E26 / CS4E26)
Import a Nissan NV350 Caravan E26 van from Japan. Manufactured as a standard van; a minor camper conversion is required for this pathway. Estimated from $20,800 AUD.
This information was relevant on the day this page was prepared. Pricing, eligibility and requirements can change. Confirm the latest details with Prestige Car Imports before you buy.
All cost examples on this page use an exchange rate of AUD 1 = JPY 105. Actual costs may be higher or lower depending on the rate at the time of purchase and payment.
Nissan NV350 Caravan E26 Series
The NV350 Caravan is Nissan’s Japanese-market light commercial van. It is manufactured as a standard van — not a factory camper or factory motorhome — and needs a minor camper conversion to satisfy the applicable Model Report compliance pathway.
Compare VR2E26 petrol, VW2E26 diesel and CS4E26 petrol chassis with estimated landed pricing that already includes the $1,000 camper conversion allowance once.
Production history
- June 2012: Japanese-market NV350 Caravan E26 series introduced as Nissan’s standard light commercial van range.
- Later E26 updates: Ongoing Japanese-market equipment and grade updates across long-wheelbase van configurations during the production run.
E26 – Nissan NV350 Caravan
Approved for Import to Australia
Eligibility is conditional on the required minor camper conversion. The vehicle is manufactured as a standard van; the unmodified van is not eligible under this camping pathway alone.
MRE-000849: build 06/2012 – 02/2025. YD25 diesel — no kilometre limit. QR25 petrol built from 11/2016 — must not exceed 101,746 km. All other variants — under 80,000 km.
MRE-000284: build 06/2012 – 10/2024. All covered variants — under 80,000 km (QR20DE, QR25DE and YD25DDTI).
Import eligibility depends on the vehicle’s chassis code, manufacture date, odometer reading and the applicable Model Report. Different requirements apply under MRE-000284 and MRE-000849, so each vehicle must be checked against the relevant approval before purchase. Pricing cards include the $1,000 camper conversion allowance once.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Body | Light commercial van (standard van from the factory) |
| Chassis in pricing | VR2E26, VW2E26, CS4E26 |
| Engines in pricing | QR20 2.0L petrol; YD25 2.5L turbo diesel; QR25 2.5L petrol |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive |
| Compliance note | Minor camper conversion required; kit allowance included once in landed estimates |
Estimated Landed & Complied Pricing
Starting estimates in AUD at AUD 1 = JPY 105. Final cost varies with condition, kilometres, auction results, shipping and compliance. Not a quote. All prices are in AUD and include vehicle purchase, importation and compliance. Roadworthy certificate, registration and stamp duty costs are excluded. Each estimate below already includes the approximately $1,000 camper conversion allowance once — it is not added a second time.
Estimated from around
$20,800 AUD
Estimated landed and complied price
- Estimated starting price
- Estimated using vehicles with fewer than 80,000 km
- Includes $1,000 camper conversion allowance
Estimated from around
$23,500 AUD
Estimated landed and complied price
- Turbo diesel
- Estimated using vehicles with fewer than 80,000 km
- Includes $1,000 camper conversion allowance
Estimated from around
$24,500 AUD
Estimated landed and complied price
- 2.5L petrol
- Estimated using vehicles with fewer than 80,000 km
- Includes $1,000 camper conversion allowance
Factory Grades & Equipment
Factory van grades vary by chassis. Confirm the individual vehicle’s grade and body configuration before purchase.
| Grade | Best for | Key differences |
|---|---|---|
| DX / DX Low Floor Long | Work van baseline | Common commercial grade labels on VR2E26 samples |
| Grand Premium GX | Higher equipment van | Higher-trim commercial specification on applicable cars |
| VW2E26 diesel grades | Turbo-diesel van | YD25 turbo-diesel commercial grades |
Australian Market Pricing & Potential Savings
Importing a comparable vehicle from Japan could potentially save you $5,000 AUD or more compared with buying an equivalent vehicle in Australia. Actual savings depend on the vehicle, specifications, condition, market prices and final import costs.
Camper conversion
A minor camper conversion is required for the applicable Model Report pathway. Approximate conversion cost is about $1,000 on compliance, subject to confirmation. Any later modification or removal of that conversion is subject to confirmation with the compliance provider and the relevant registration authority. Prestige Car Imports can assist with this process.
Standard van from the factory
Japanese-market NV350 Caravan E26 vehicles are built as standard vans. They are not factory campers or factory motorhomes.
Sources: ROVER / SEVS · Japan import calculator · Import FAQs
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