JDM cars that become legal to import to Canada in 2026
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 2026.
These rules have not been confirmed by a local customs broker yet. Canada import guide
11 model codes
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Lexus IS F · XE20USE20
Eligible Jan 2026 – Dec 2026 · Built Jan 2011 – Dec 2011
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Mazda RX-8 · SESE3P
Eligible Jan 2026 – Dec 2026 · Built Jan 2011 – Dec 2011
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution · XCZ4A
Eligible Jan 2026 – Dec 2026 · Built Jan 2011 – Dec 2011
Nissan Fairlady ZZ34
Eligible Jan 2026 – Dec 2026 · Built Jan 2011 – Dec 2011
Nissan GT-RR35
Eligible Jan 2026 – Dec 2026 · Built Jan 2011 – Dec 2011
Subaru Impreza WRX STI · GRGRB
Eligible Jan 2026 – Dec 2026 · Built Jan 2011 – Dec 2011
Toyota HiAce · H200TRH200V
Eligible Jan 2026 – Dec 2026 · Built Jan 2011 – Dec 2011
Toyota Land Cruiser Prado · J150GDJ150W
Eligible Jan 2026 – Dec 2026 · Built Jan 2011 – Dec 2011
Toyota Prius · XW30ZVW30
Eligible Jan 2026 – Dec 2026 · Built Jan 2011 – Dec 2011
Porsche 911991
Eligible Sep 2026 – Dec 2026 · Built Sep 2011 – Dec 2011
Toyota Aqua · P10NHP10
Eligible from Dec 2026 · Built Dec 2011
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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.