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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.
The fifth-generation Prius PHEV uses the 2.0L M20A-FXS petrol engine and a high-output electric drive system, producing 164kW (223PS) of combined system power. All Japanese-market MXWH61 models use front-wheel drive. The original PHEV Z arrived in March 2023; the more affordable PHEV G followed in October 2024. The conventional HEV Prius, including MXWH60/MXWH65, is a different import guide.
Example landed and complied pricing on this page starts from about $35,000 AUD, with a recent auction-based median around $37,300 AUD (AUD 1 = JPY 105). Not a quote. Confirm each example’s build month against PCI’s advertised 12/2022–02/2025 selection.
Front-wheel-drive fifth-generation Prius 2.0L plug-in hybrid. Z is the grade Australian buyers compare most often; G is the value PHEV alternative.
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| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Petrol engine | M20A-FXS naturally aspirated 1,986cc four-cylinder |
| Engine output | 111kW / 188Nm |
| Main drive motor | 120kW / 208Nm |
| Combined system output | 164kW (223PS) |
| Transmission / drive | Electric hybrid transaxle (eCVT), front-wheel drive |
| Official initial-model WLTC economy | 26.0km/L on 19-inch tyres; 30.1km/L with applicable 17-inch tyres |
| Official initial-model EV range | 87km on 19-inch tyres; up to 105km on applicable 17-inch specification |
| Body/seating | Five-door liftback; five seats |
| Dimensions | Approximately 4,600 × 1,780 × 1,430mm (verify specification of vehicle) |
Estimated landed and complied prices in AUD at AUD 1 = JPY 105 for MXWH61. 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
$40,700 AUD
Estimated landed and complied price
Median
$37,300 AUD
Estimated landed and complied price
Low end
$35,000 AUD
Estimated landed and complied price
Same 2.0L plug-in hybrid system across MXWH61. Choose by cabin equipment and wheels. G Night Shade (July 2025) is outside PCI’s advertised selection.
| Factory grade | Build period / character | Factory equipment distinction |
|---|---|---|
| PHEV Z | From March 2023; upper specification | Higher-grade interior and display presentation, richer driver convenience and premium trim; 19-inch wheel specification on many cars. The original Toyota release identifies Z as the sole launch PHEV grade. |
| PHEV G | From October 2024; value specification | Same 2.0L plug-in powertrain, with simpler upholstery and cabin equipment. Toyota’s launch images identify PHEV-specific 19-inch alloys; do not describe G as automatically having 17-inch wheels. |
Factory equipment varies by grade and build. Confirm options on the auction sheet rather than assuming every package was fitted.
| Equipment / option | What buyers should know |
|---|---|
| 17-inch versus 19-inch wheel specification | Depending on grade and build, wheel specification changes published EV range and economy. Verify tyre size on the actual Japan auction sheet; not a universal grade identifier. |
| Solar charging roof | Toyota offered a solar charging system on documented original PHEV configurations; verify factory fitment and panel condition, rather than assuming it is standard. |
| Large-format display / connected navigation | Equipment, software, map region and smartphone connectivity depend on build and grade. Confirm actual screen and features; Japan navigation may require adaptation. |
| Panoramic / parking assistance and camera equipment | Model-year and grade-specific; verify installed cameras, parking assistance and sensors on the individual car. |
| Driver safety assistance | Toyota Safety Sense and optional assistance features vary by grade and model year. Check the fitted driver-assistance equipment on the individual vehicle. |
Choose Z for higher-spec equipment or G for the same core plug-in drivetrain at a simpler trim level. G is only relevant from October 2024.
The original Toyota WLTC test figures are 87km on 19-inch tyres and 105km on the applicable 17-inch package. Real-world range varies with speed, climate and battery use.
Check charging cable, charge-port condition and battery health. The conventional Prius HEV is not the same model.
Sources: ROVER SEVS approval · Toyota Japan catalogue archive · Japan import calculator · Import FAQs
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