JDM cars that become legal to import to Canada in 2025
Under the 15-year rule (outside the RIV program), a car can be imported once it is 15 years old, counted from its month of manufacture. These model codes have production months that reach that age during 2025.
These rules have not been confirmed by a local customs broker yet. Canada import guide
10 model codes
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Honda Civic Type RFD2
Eligible Jan 2025 – Aug 2025 · Built Jan 2010 – Aug 2010
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Lexus IS F · XE20USE20
Eligible Jan 2025 – Dec 2025 · Built Jan 2010 – Dec 2010
Mazda RX-8 · SESE3P
Eligible Jan 2025 – Dec 2025 · Built Jan 2010 – Dec 2010
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution · XCZ4A
Eligible Jan 2025 – Dec 2025 · Built Jan 2010 – Dec 2010
Nissan Fairlady ZZ34
Eligible Jan 2025 – Dec 2025 · Built Jan 2010 – Dec 2010
Nissan GT-RR35
Eligible Jan 2025 – Dec 2025 · Built Jan 2010 – Dec 2010
Subaru Impreza WRX STI · GRGRB
Eligible Jan 2025 – Dec 2025 · Built Jan 2010 – Dec 2010
Toyota HiAce · H200TRH200V
Eligible Jan 2025 – Dec 2025 · Built Jan 2010 – Dec 2010
Toyota Land Cruiser Prado · J150GDJ150W
Eligible Jan 2025 – Dec 2025 · Built Jan 2010 – Dec 2010
Toyota Prius · XW30ZVW30
Eligible Jan 2025 – Dec 2025 · Built Jan 2010 – Dec 2010
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Production months are approximate. What counts is the manufacture date of the individual car — check it on the export certificate before you buy.
Model photos are representative and come from Wikimedia Commons.