Nissan Silvia S15 Series
Import a Nissan Silvia S15 from Japan. Spec-R turbo estimated from around $35,000 AUD landed and complied. Other factory versions are available on enquiry.
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Nissan Silvia S15 Series
The Nissan Silvia S15 is a rear-wheel-drive Japanese sports coupe offered with naturally aspirated and turbocharged 2.0L engines, manual and automatic transmissions, and a wide selection of factory and Autech specifications. Importing one is not necessarily cheaper than buying an equivalent car already in Australia. The benefit is the opportunity to source a well-documented example with checked Japanese history, recorded kilometres and no identified structural repair history, at a similar overall price to a good Australian example.
Finding an S15 in Japan without recorded repair history can be difficult. Many auction examples are graded R or RA, indicating recorded repair history. Our $35,000 Spec-R starting estimate reflects this part of the market, while examples without recorded structural repair history can cost substantially more.
Prestige Car Imports checks available Japanese auction records, kilometres and vehicle history before purchase to help customers understand the car they are buying.
Production history
- January 1999: Japanese-market S15 Silvia introduced.
- October 1999: Spec-S / Spec-R b Package introduced.
- October 2000: L Package, Spec-R Type-B and Autech Style-A updates.
- January 2002: V Package onwards during the later production years.
- August 2002: Nissan announced production cessation for the S15.
S15 – Nissan Silvia
Approved for Import to Australia
Import eligibility depends on the individual Silvia’s manufacture date and approval pathway. An alternative SEVS pathway is listed under SEV-000767, while MRE-000013 specifically identifies SR20DET vehicles built from December 1998 to August 2000. Original S15 variants can also become eligible under Australia’s 25-year vehicle import pathway once the individual vehicle reaches the required age.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Body | Rear-wheel-drive sports coupe (Varietta convertible body also existed) |
| Spec-S engine | SR20DE 2.0L naturally aspirated — 165 PS (5MT) / 160 PS (4AT), subject to exact year |
| Spec-R engine | SR20DET 2.0L turbo — 250 PS (6MT) / 225 PS (4AT), subject to exact year |
| Autech Version | Tuned SR20DE naturally aspirated — 200 PS at 7200 rpm; approx. 214 Nm; 6-speed MT |
| Transmissions | 5MT/4AT (Spec-S / Varietta); 6MT/4AT (Spec-R); 6MT (Autech Version) |
Estimated Landed & Complied Pricing
Prices are estimates in AUD based on 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
$35,000 AUD
landed and complied
- Based on R-grade repair-history auction examples
- Clean-history Spec-R examples can cost substantially more
- SR20DET turbo coupe
Availability varies
Price on enquiry
Contact us for a current landed estimate
- Spec-S, Autech, Varietta and factory packages
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Factory Grades & Equipment
Factory grades describe genuine mechanical and equipment differences. Package availability depends on production year.
| Grade | Best for | Key differences |
|---|---|---|
| Spec-S | Naturally aspirated coupe | SR20DE; 5MT/4AT; conventional Spec-S equipment |
| Spec-R | Turbo performance coupe | SR20DET; 6MT/4AT; body reinforcement with performance brakes and suspension equipment — differential and HICAS vary by configuration |
| Spec-S G Package | Comfort/trim Spec-S | Equipment upgrade over standard Spec-S; foundation of later Spec-S packages |
| Aero specification | Factory aero body pieces | Available on Spec-S/Spec-R bases — Aero does not mean turbo |
| b Package | Blue interior accents | Introduced October 1999; based on Spec-S G or Spec-R |
| L Package | Leather/silver interior | Introduced October 2000; Spec-S uses G Package base |
| Spec-R Type-B | Reduced-equipment turbo | October 2000 simpler customisation base |
| V Package | Late-run equipment | January 2002 onwards during later production years |
| Autech Version | Factory NA specialist | 200 PS naturally aspirated engine, 6MT, dedicated exhaust, flywheel, LSD, brakes, body and trim |
| Varietta | Folding hardtop convertible | Autech-developed four-seat convertible with a distinct body and naturally aspirated drivetrain |
| Autech Style-A | Autech conversion styling | October 2000; turbo or naturally aspirated base with exclusive exterior and interior treatment |
Australian Market Pricing & Potential Savings
Potentially save $3,000+ importing from Japan. This proposed comparison relates to Spec-R examples and does not treat a repair-history Japanese car as condition-equivalent to a clean Australian example. Other S15 variants remain price on enquiry. Potential savings depend on the vehicle’s specification, kilometres, condition and current market prices. Individual results vary.
Sources: ROVER / SEVS · Japan import calculator · Import FAQs
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