Whether you're looking for luxury, practicality, reliability, performance, or something a little different, this is where you'll find the vehicles we think are worth researching further.
Toyota Land Cruiser
Towing, touring, and long-term ownership.
Toyota Prado
Towing, touring, family adventures, and everyday practicality.
Toyota RAV4
The family SUV that quietly became a global best-seller.
Toyota Harrier
Refinement, value, and comfort without the premium badge.
Lexus RX
Premium comfort, hybrid efficiency, and renowned Lexus reliability.
Premium motoring without premium ownership costs.
Luxury without German ownership costs.
Comfort, prestige, and access to high-spec examples from Japan.
Toyota Alphard
Passenger comfort, luxury, and premium features
Mercedes Benz V-Class
The vehicle that makes many luxury SUVs feel cramped.
The car Toyota never intended most Europeans to own.
Subaru Impreza WRX STI
Turbocharged performance and all-weather capability.
Toyota Chaser JZX100
One of the last great turbocharged rear-wheel-drive Japanese saloons.
Nissan Skyline GT-R
The performance icon that changed Japan's reputation forever.
Nissan Fairlady Z
A Japanese sports-car icon shaped across seven generations.
Every buyer is different. Some prioritise comfort, others want practicality, performance, reliability, or the best possible value for their budget.
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"Importing a car from Japan sounds risky. There has to be a catch. I'd rather see the car before buying it. The paperwork must be a nightmare. What if the car arrives with hidden problems?" If you've ever considered importing a car from Japan, you've probably heard at least one of these before. Friends, family, online forums and social media...
To import a car from Japan yourself, you choose and verify the vehicle, buy it, arrange export and shipping, clear customs, pay taxes, complete VRT and register it in Ireland. Importing independently does not mean completing every task without professional assistance. You will still normally need a Japanese exporter or auction agent, a shipping...
The best Nissan Fairlady Z generation depends on what you value most as a buyer. The original S30 may be the best choice for someone looking for classic Japanese sports car heritage, while a Z33 may make more sense for someone wanting the best balance of performance, reliability and ownership costs.
A Lexus IS300h from Japan can offer better value and lower mileage than many Irish-market examples, especially when you compare what the same budget actually buys. From my observations, the difference is not just price. It is the combination of mileage, condition, specification and choice. In Ireland, a 2015 IS300h with sensible mileage can still...
This page showcases some of the Japanese vehicles currently attracting attention among Irish buyers. From practical family cars and luxury SUVs to performance models and enthusiast favourites, the aim is to provide a starting point for exploring what the Japanese market has to offer.
Every buyer has different priorities, budgets, and requirements. The vehicles featured here are intended to help Irish buyers discover possibilities, compare options, and gain a better understanding of the types of vehicles commonly imported from Japan to Ireland.
The vehicles, specifications, pricing examples, and observations featured on this page are provided for general informational purposes only.
Vehicle condition, mileage, ownership history, availability, import costs, exchange rates, taxes, shipping charges, and VRT assessments can vary significantly between individual vehicles. Any examples shown should be considered illustrative only and should not be relied upon as guarantees of availability, pricing, condition, or future value.
Buyers should independently verify all relevant information before making purchasing or import-related decisions.
