How to import a Land Cruiser Prado from Japan without involving Toyota?

A top-spec Prado in Japan is 42 lakh, but in India, it costs 2.6 crores.

BHPian TorqueIndia recently shared this with other enthusiasts.

I was quite surprised by the pricing of the Toyota Land Cruiser 250 aka PRADO in Japan.

The SUV is priced at just 28L with 2.8L diesel+8 AT+full time 4WD+ADAS in the 5s variant.

The top variant costs around 42L in Japan, further while looking at the website reveals more interesting products with a wide variety of body styles and great value compared to Toyota India pricing (LC 300 is priced at about 2.6 CR in India)

The question is how can we import these products from Japan as they are available in RHD too, SIAM shows the tax structure for various imports including used cars.

Is there any option to import these Toyota cars without involving Toyota India?

Toyota India has a very thin portfolio with exorbitant prices compared to their global lineup, be it a local product, CKD or CBU product

Here's what BHPian Haze had to say on the matter:

28 L (Prado) + 110% import Duty (30.8L) + Shipping fees (3-ish Lakhs) + Customs clearance and permissions agent fee (1 Lakh) = 62.8 Lakhs

+ 15% Road tax (Approx) = 72.2 Lakhs

1. Jeep Wrangler On-road price Delhi (Source Carwale) = 72.2 Lakhs
2. Discovery Sport price On road Delhi = 78 Lakhs

• And these are before negotiations.
• And these have a manufacturer warranty.
• And parts availability.

Here's what BHPian Bhodrolok had to say on the matter:

If Toyota launches an LC 250 at 70 odd lakhs in India, they will not have room for the Fortuner to grow, so expect it at around 1Cr.

Here's what BHPian Asoon had to say on the matter:

Given Toyota's track record, this will not come below 1.1 Cr in India, So, 72L with all the hassle is worth this car. The day is not far when fortuner will be priced 75L and the buyers will wait in line for overpriced, feature, deficit, less comfortable SUV

Prado / LC brand is way stronger than the Discovery Sport / Wrangler. if priced at 72/ 75L this product will own the segment

Here's what BHPian TorqueIndia had to say on the matter:

There is an update from an importer in Mumbai,

It will cost around 215% taxes including 100% customs duty as claimed, members can verify this and give a clearer picture.

So LC 300 base petrol will cost around: 28Lx 3.15 = 88L

LC 300 diesel top end : 43Lx 3.15 = 1.35 CR

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