Toyota Pixis Truck (S500U / S510U)
Import a Japanese Toyota Pixis Truck from Japan. Compare S500U two-wheel drive and S510U four-wheel drive, Standard and Extra factory grades, Smart Assist equipment and estimated landed and complied prices.
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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.
Toyota Pixis Truck (S500U / S510U)
The Toyota Pixis Truck is a two-seat kei pickup with a factory open loading tray, a 658cc KF-series naturally aspirated three-cylinder petrol engine and rear-wheel-drive or part-time 4WD configurations. The late-2021 update offered manual and CVT versions, along with modern driver-assistance equipment depending on grade. Australian approval applies only to the specific eligible chassis, factory body, build date and condition.
S500U – Pixis Truck 2WD
S500U Pixis Truck under Environmental SEV-001000. Model Report MRE-000943 for builds from December 2021 onward with factory tabletop body, under 80,000 km.
Approved for Import to Australia
Factory tabletop/open-tray body only. Builds from March 2025 must have Smart Assist fitted. We confirm the individual vehicle before purchase.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Chassis | 3BD-S500U |
| Engine | 658cc KF naturally aspirated three-cylinder petrol; approximately 34kW (46PS) and 60Nm on the documented 2021-on series |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive (2WD) |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual or CVT, depending on build/grade |
| Body | Factory two-seat open-tray kei truck |
| Loading body | Factory tabletop/tray, not refrigerated or specialist conversion |
| Safety | Smart Assist fitment depends on grade/year; mandatory under the published MRE for builds from March 2025 |
Estimated Landed & Complied Pricing
Estimated landed and complied prices in AUD at AUD 1 = JPY 105 for S500U. High, median and low cards are drawn from recent Japan auction sold results for this chassis. 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. Auction examples are provided as general pricing references. Individual vehicles must meet the applicable SEVS and Model Report requirements to be eligible for import.
High end
$23,000 AUD
Auction pricing reference
- Auction grade 4.5
- Approx. 38,000 km
- 2024 example
- Outside advertised import criteria — refrigerated-body auction reference only
Median
$15,000 AUD
Estimated landed and complied price
- Auction grade 4
- Approx. 2,000 km
- 2022 example
Low end
$10,500 AUD
Auction pricing reference
- Auction grade 3.5
- Approx. 73,000 km
- Build date not confirmed against the December 2021 start date
Choosing a vehicle
First confirm the factory open-tray body, build date, kilometres and Smart Assist requirement, then choose Standard or Extra.
| Toyota grade | Difference |
|---|---|
| Standard | Practical basic kei truck, with equipment varying by safety-option selection |
| Extra | Better-appointed cabin and exterior, with additional convenience/safety equipment |
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.
Factory Options & Desirable Equipment
Factory options and dealer-fitted accessories differ by build and grade. Equipment fitted to Standard trucks should be checked against each vehicle’s factory specification.
| Equipment / option | What buyers should know |
|---|---|
| Smart Assist | Availability depends on grade/year; required under MRE-000943 for builds from March 2025 |
| LED headlights / adaptive lighting | LED headlights on Extra in the documented range; adaptive/high-beam lighting where fitted |
| Load-bed LED work lamp / cargo accessories | Genuine Toyota drop-side, bed cargo accessories and tie-down equipment are separate from dealer-fitted items |
| Colour packages / 4WD equipment | Optional colour packages; electronic 4WD equipment only on S510U |
Sources: ROVER SEVS approval · Toyota Japan catalogue archive · Japan import calculator · Import FAQs
S510U – Pixis Truck 4WD
S510U Pixis Truck under Environmental SEV-001000. Model Report MRE-000943 for builds from December 2021 onward with factory tabletop body, under 80,000 km.
Approved for Import to Australia
Factory tabletop/open-tray body only. Builds from March 2025 must have Smart Assist fitted. We confirm the individual vehicle before purchase.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Chassis | 3BD-S510U |
| Engine | 658cc naturally aspirated KF petrol three-cylinder |
| Drivetrain | Selectable / part-time four-wheel drive; not the 2WD S500U |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual or CVT depending on factory variant |
| Body | Two-seat kei truck, original factory open tray/tabletop |
| Key differences | 4WD selection and 4WD-specific equipment; optional packages differ by build/grade |
Estimated Landed & Complied Pricing
Estimated landed and complied prices in AUD at AUD 1 = JPY 105 for S510U. High, median and low cards are drawn from recent Japan auction sold results for this chassis. Final cost varies with condition, kilometres, auction results, shipping and compliance. Not a quote. Roadworthy certificate, registration and stamp duty costs are excluded. Auction examples are provided as general pricing references. Individual vehicles must meet the applicable SEVS and Model Report requirements to be eligible for import.
High end
$19,400 AUD
Auction pricing reference
- Auction grade 6
- Approx. 0 km
- 2025 example
- Smart Assist specification to be confirmed for MRE (builds from March 2025)
Median
$16,000 AUD
Auction pricing reference
- Auction grade 4.5
- Approx. 29,000 km
- 2021 example
- Auction pricing reference — 2021 build month must be confirmed against the December 2021 start date
Low end
$14,000 AUD
Auction pricing reference
- Auction grade 3.5
- Approx. 34,000 km
- 2021 example
- Auction pricing reference — 2021 build month must be confirmed against the December 2021 start date
Choosing a vehicle
| Grade | Difference |
|---|---|
| Standard 4WD | Basic work-truck equipment with part-time 4WD |
| Standard Agricultural Special 4WD | Factory work/farm-oriented variant with 4WD-focused equipment; verify original grade code |
| Extra 4WD | Higher convenience/interior grade; some safety and appearance items vary by model year |
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.
Factory Options & Desirable Equipment
Factory options and dealer-fitted accessories differ by build and grade. Equipment fitted to Standard trucks should be checked against each vehicle’s factory specification.
| Equipment / option | What buyers should know |
|---|---|
| Smart Assist | Availability depends on grade/year; required under MRE-000943 for builds from March 2025 |
| LED headlights / adaptive lighting | LED headlights on Extra in the documented range; adaptive/high-beam lighting where fitted |
| Load-bed LED work lamp / cargo accessories | Genuine Toyota drop-side, bed cargo accessories and tie-down equipment are separate from dealer-fitted items |
| Colour packages / 4WD equipment | Optional colour packages; electronic 4WD equipment only on S510U |
Sources: ROVER SEVS approval · Toyota Japan catalogue archive · Japan import calculator · Import FAQs
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