{"id":28835,"date":"2026-08-14T11:58:23","date_gmt":"2026-08-14T11:58:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/blog\/?p=28835"},"modified":"2026-08-14T11:59:27","modified_gmt":"2026-08-14T11:59:27","slug":"5-best-most-reliable-suvs-worth-importing-from-japan-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/blog\/news\/5-best-most-reliable-suvs-worth-importing-from-japan-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Best Most Reliable SUVs Worth Importing from Japan (2026)"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"28835\" class=\"elementor elementor-28835\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has-el-gap el-gap-default elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3f8b8be elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"3f8b8be\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-b897082\" data-id=\"b897082\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d3d2965 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d3d2965\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">Not every SUV is actually a good family upgrade. Some sacrifice cargo space for style. Others compromise rear-seat comfort for sporty handling. A few are simply outdated.<\/span><\/p><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">After analysing the latest reviews and real-world family needs, these five Japanese SUVs genuinely deliver for families in 2026.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has-el-gap el-gap-default elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-a9b2d9d elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"a9b2d9d\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-78a9d6e\" data-id=\"78a9d6e\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c44c68b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c44c68b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><span class=\"\">Why These 5 SUVs Made the List<\/span><\/h2><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">Before diving into each model, understand the criteria:<\/span><\/p><ul><li><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">Safety:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">\u00a0Advanced driver assistance systems and crash test scores<\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">Space:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">\u00a0Rear-seat room for child seats and cargo capacity<\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">Reliability:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">\u00a0Long-term ownership costs<\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">Value:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">\u00a0Price vs features for families<\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">Practicality:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">\u00a0Ease of loading kids, groceries, and gear<\/span><\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has-el-gap el-gap-default elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-475a12b elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"475a12b\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-16c74d9\" data-id=\"16c74d9\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-74109e7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"74109e7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><span class=\"\">1. Toyota RAV4 \u2013 The Practical All-Rounder<\/span><\/h2><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">Key specs:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">\u00a02.5L plug-in hybrid, 305bhp (AWD), 672L boot, 5 seats\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">Why it works for families:<\/span><\/strong><\/p><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\"><strong>The RAV4 was the world&#8217;s best-selling car<\/strong> last year for good reason\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"\">. The new generation offers up to 85 miles of electric range \u2014 enough for daily school runs and errands without using fuel. Wide rear door openings make child seat installation easier, and the spacious cabin handles a family of five comfortably\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"\">. The 672-litre boot offers more space than a <strong>Hyundai Tucson<\/strong> and far more than a <strong>Volkswagen Tiguan\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><strong><span class=\"\">.<\/span><\/strong><\/p><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">The catch:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\"> Interior materials don&#8217;t feel as plush as some rivals. The CVT can get noisy under hard acceleration<\/span><span class=\"\">. Wind and road noise are more noticeable than in premium alternatives<\/span><span class=\"\">.<\/span><\/p><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">Verdict:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">\u00a0If you want a dependable, fuel-sipping family SUV that&#8217;s easy to live with, the RAV4 is a solid choice.<\/span><\/p><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/stock\/?make=toyota&amp;model=rav4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"\">Browse Toyota RAV4s available for import<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has-el-gap el-gap-default elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-fdbf154 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"fdbf154\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-6599ad7\" data-id=\"6599ad7\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dd00bd4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"dd00bd4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"755\" height=\"755\" src=\"image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB2aWV3Qm94PScwIDAgMTAyNCAxMDI0JyB4bWxucz0naHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmcnPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-28841 lazyload\" alt=\"Import from Japan with TokyoCarZ - Toyota Rav4\" sizes=\"(max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Import-from-Japan-with-TokyoCarZ-Toyota-Rav4-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Import-from-Japan-with-TokyoCarZ-Toyota-Rav4-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Import-from-Japan-with-TokyoCarZ-Toyota-Rav4-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Import-from-Japan-with-TokyoCarZ-Toyota-Rav4-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Import-from-Japan-with-TokyoCarZ-Toyota-Rav4-450x450.png 450w, https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Import-from-Japan-with-TokyoCarZ-Toyota-Rav4-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Import-from-Japan-with-TokyoCarZ-Toyota-Rav4-336x336.png 336w, https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Import-from-Japan-with-TokyoCarZ-Toyota-Rav4.png 1080w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Import-from-Japan-with-TokyoCarZ-Toyota-Rav4-1024x1024.png\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Import from Japan with TokyoCarZ - Toyota Rav4<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ddb95e9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ddb95e9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><span class=\"\">2. Mazda CX-5 \u2013 The Stylish Driver&#8217;s SUV<\/span><\/h2><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">Key specs:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">\u00a02.5L petrol (139bhp), 5 seats, AWD optional\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">Why it works for families:<\/span><\/strong><\/p><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">The 2026 CX-5 grew in length, finally fixing cramped rear seats. There is loads of room even for tall adults \u2014 a 6&#8217;2&#8243; tester could sit behind his own driving position comfortably<\/span><span class=\"\">. The rear doors open wide for easy child seat installation, with two<strong> ISOFIX points<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"\">. The premium interior feels more expensive than its price tag, and the handling is engaging for drivers who enjoy the road\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"\">.<\/span><\/p><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">The catch:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\"> The 2.5L non-turbo engine feels underpowered. It takes 10.5 seconds to reach 62mph, and the engine gets noisy when pushed<\/span><span class=\"\">. Removing the physical infotainment controller was a step backwards<\/span><span class=\"\">.<\/span><\/p><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">Verdict:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">\u00a0Choose the CX-5 if you value style, driving enjoyment, and a premium cabin over outright fuel economy.<\/span><\/p><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/stock\/?make=mazda&amp;model=cx-5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"\">Browse Mazda CX-5s available for import<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has-el-gap el-gap-default elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-b01d55c elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"b01d55c\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-ba414e3\" data-id=\"ba414e3\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e1db935 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"e1db935\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"755\" height=\"755\" src=\"image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB2aWV3Qm94PScwIDAgMTAyNCAxMDI0JyB4bWxucz0naHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmcnPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-28837 lazyload\" alt=\"Import from Japan with TokyoCarZ - Mazda CX5\" sizes=\"(max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Import-from-Japan-with-TokyoCarZ-Mazda-CX5-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Import-from-Japan-with-TokyoCarZ-Mazda-CX5-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Import-from-Japan-with-TokyoCarZ-Mazda-CX5-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Import-from-Japan-with-TokyoCarZ-Mazda-CX5-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Import-from-Japan-with-TokyoCarZ-Mazda-CX5-450x450.png 450w, https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Import-from-Japan-with-TokyoCarZ-Mazda-CX5-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Import-from-Japan-with-TokyoCarZ-Mazda-CX5-336x336.png 336w, https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Import-from-Japan-with-TokyoCarZ-Mazda-CX5.png 1080w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Import-from-Japan-with-TokyoCarZ-Mazda-CX5-1024x1024.png\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Import from Japan with TokyoCarZ - Mazda CX5<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1846db0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1846db0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><span class=\"\">3. Subaru Forester \u2013 The Quietly Capable Workhorse<\/span><\/h2><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">Key specs:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">\u00a02.5L petrol (183hp), AWD standard, 5 seats, excellent visibility\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">Why it works for families:<\/span><\/strong><\/p><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">Every Forester comes with Subaru&#8217;s Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive as standard \u2014 no upgrades needed, no extra cost\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"\">. This is a genuine real-world advantage for safety on wet roads and light off-road conditions. The upright boxy design maximises cabin space, and the wide-opening doors make loading easier. There is even a step panel to help kids climb in\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"\">. Visibility is among the best of any SUV, making parking and reversing less stressful\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"\">. The new Hybrid e-Boxer variant offers over 1,000km of range\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"\">.<\/span><\/p><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">The catch:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">\u00a0The engine is underwhelming \u2014 0-62mph takes around 12 seconds\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"\">. Tech features lag a couple of years behind rivals\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"\">.<\/span><\/p><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">Verdict:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">\u00a0Buy the Forester if your family prioritises safety, all-weather capability, and real-world usability over excitement.<\/span><\/p><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/stock\/?make=subaru&amp;model=forester\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"\">Browse Subaru Foresters available for import<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4237609 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"4237609\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"755\" height=\"755\" src=\"image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB2aWV3Qm94PScwIDAgMTAyNCAxMDI0JyB4bWxucz0naHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmcnPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-28839 lazyload\" alt=\"Import from Japan with TokyoCarZ - Subaru Forester\" sizes=\"(max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Import-from-Japan-with-TokyoCarZ-Subaru-Forestor-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Import-from-Japan-with-TokyoCarZ-Subaru-Forestor-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Import-from-Japan-with-TokyoCarZ-Subaru-Forestor-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Import-from-Japan-with-TokyoCarZ-Subaru-Forestor-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Import-from-Japan-with-TokyoCarZ-Subaru-Forestor-450x450.png 450w, https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Import-from-Japan-with-TokyoCarZ-Subaru-Forestor-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Import-from-Japan-with-TokyoCarZ-Subaru-Forestor-336x336.png 336w, https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Import-from-Japan-with-TokyoCarZ-Subaru-Forestor.png 1080w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Import-from-Japan-with-TokyoCarZ-Subaru-Forestor-1024x1024.png\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Import from Japan with TokyoCarZ - Subaru Forester<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has-el-gap el-gap-default elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-f2cdeae elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"f2cdeae\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-7189f4a\" data-id=\"7189f4a\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-373579e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"373579e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><span class=\"\">4. Toyota Harrier \u2013 The Premium-Looking Option<\/span><\/h2><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">Key specs:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">\u00a02.0L engine, 5 seats, premium interior\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">Why it works for families:<\/span><\/strong><\/p><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">The Harrier has built a reputation as one of the most desirable premium SUVs on the road\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"\">. Entry-level &#8220;G&#8221; grade comes generously equipped with heated steering wheel, heated seats, and Toyota Safety Sense. At 4,740mm in length, the Harrier provides good interior space, and the premium feel makes it a comfortable family cruiser\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"\">.<\/span><\/p><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">The catch:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">\u00a0More expensive than some competitors. The 2.0L engine isn&#8217;t the most powerful option, and premium features may be optional on base trims.<\/span><\/p><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">Verdict:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">\u00a0Choose the Harrier if you want a stylish, comfortable SUV with a premium feel and don&#8217;t mind paying a bit more.<\/span><\/p><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/stock\/?make=toyota&amp;model=harrier\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"\">Browse Toyota Harriers available for import<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-37a29cb elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"37a29cb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"755\" height=\"755\" src=\"image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB2aWV3Qm94PScwIDAgMTAyNCAxMDI0JyB4bWxucz0naHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmcnPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-28840 lazyload\" alt=\"Import from Japan with TokyoCarZ - Toyota Harrier\" sizes=\"(max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Import-from-Japan-with-TokyoCarZ-Toyota-Harrier-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Import-from-Japan-with-TokyoCarZ-Toyota-Harrier-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Import-from-Japan-with-TokyoCarZ-Toyota-Harrier-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Import-from-Japan-with-TokyoCarZ-Toyota-Harrier-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Import-from-Japan-with-TokyoCarZ-Toyota-Harrier-450x450.png 450w, https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Import-from-Japan-with-TokyoCarZ-Toyota-Harrier-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Import-from-Japan-with-TokyoCarZ-Toyota-Harrier-336x336.png 336w, https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Import-from-Japan-with-TokyoCarZ-Toyota-Harrier.png 1080w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Import-from-Japan-with-TokyoCarZ-Toyota-Harrier-1024x1024.png\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Import from Japan with TokyoCarZ - Toyota Harrier<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has-el-gap el-gap-default elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-af7affb elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"af7affb\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-62f7060\" data-id=\"62f7060\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-33f8029 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"33f8029\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><span class=\"\">5. Mitsubishi Outlander \u2013 The Seven-Seat Flexible Option<\/span><\/h2><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">Key specs:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">\u00a01.5L turbo mild-hybrid, 7 seats, 478L boot (5-seat mode)\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">Why it works for families:<\/span><\/strong><\/p><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">The Outlander&#8217;s clearest advantage is simple: it seats seven\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"\">. This flexibility matters when grandparents visit, a child brings a friend home, or two families combine for dinner. The third row is best for children or shorter trips, but having it changes what the vehicle can do. The available Super All-Wheel Control adds confidence in corners and poor weather\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"\">. Mitsubishi&#8217;s 10-year\/100,000-mile powertrain warranty is a significant value-add\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"\">.<\/span><\/p><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">The catch:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\"> The third row is tight for adults. Boot space is smaller than some 5-seat rivals. Towing capacity is modest at 2,000 lbs<\/span><span class=\"\">.<\/span><\/p><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">Verdict:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">\u00a0Get the Outlander if you occasionally need seven seats and want a well-rounded, capable family SUV.<\/span><\/p><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/stock\/?make=mitsubishi&amp;model=outlander\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"\">Browse Mitsubishi Outlanders available for import<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has-el-gap el-gap-default elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-858f803 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"858f803\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-9cce540\" data-id=\"9cce540\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5ff9b2d elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"5ff9b2d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"755\" height=\"755\" src=\"image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB2aWV3Qm94PScwIDAgMTAyNCAxMDI0JyB4bWxucz0naHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmcnPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-28838 lazyload\" alt=\"Import from Japan with TokyoCarZ - Mitsubishi Outlander\" sizes=\"(max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Import-from-Japan-with-TokyoCarZ-Mitsubishi-Outlander-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Import-from-Japan-with-TokyoCarZ-Mitsubishi-Outlander-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Import-from-Japan-with-TokyoCarZ-Mitsubishi-Outlander-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Import-from-Japan-with-TokyoCarZ-Mitsubishi-Outlander-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Import-from-Japan-with-TokyoCarZ-Mitsubishi-Outlander-450x450.png 450w, https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Import-from-Japan-with-TokyoCarZ-Mitsubishi-Outlander-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Import-from-Japan-with-TokyoCarZ-Mitsubishi-Outlander-336x336.png 336w, https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Import-from-Japan-with-TokyoCarZ-Mitsubishi-Outlander.png 1080w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Import-from-Japan-with-TokyoCarZ-Mitsubishi-Outlander-1024x1024.png\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Import from Japan with TokyoCarZ - Mitsubishi Outlander<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-146da5a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"146da5a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><span class=\"\">Which One Should You Choose?<\/span><\/h2><div class=\"ds-scroll-area ds-scroll-area--show-on-focus-within ds-scroll-area--enabled _1210dd7 c03cafe9\"><table><thead><tr><th><span class=\"\">If You Want&#8230;<\/span><\/th><th><span class=\"\">Choose<\/span><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><span class=\"\">Best fuel economy and practicality<\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"\">Toyota RAV4 Hybrid\u00a0<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span class=\"\">Style, premium feel, and driving enjoyment<\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"\">Mazda CX-5\u00a0<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span class=\"\">All-weather safety and practicality<\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"\">Subaru Forester\u00a0<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span class=\"\">Premium looks and comfort<\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"\">Toyota Harrier\u00a0<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span class=\"\">Occasional seven-seat flexibility<\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"\">Mitsubishi Outlander\u00a0<\/span><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">Each SUV has real strengths \u2014 and real compromises. The best choice depends on what your family actually values.<\/span><\/p><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"\">Contact TokyoCarZ<\/span><\/a><\/strong><span class=\"\">\u00a0for a personalised consultation on which SUV suits your family best.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has-el-gap el-gap-default elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-2bbbc73 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"2bbbc73\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-26001b0\" data-id=\"26001b0\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-24e572b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"24e572b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><span class=\"\">Why Import from Japan? Why Not Just Buy Locally?<\/span><\/h2><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">Buying locally is convenient. But for families who value quality, value, and choice, importing from Japan is often the smarter decision.<\/span><\/p><ul><li class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">Better condition.<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">\u00a0Japan&#8217;s &#8220;Shaken&#8221; inspection system ensures vehicles are serviced every two years. A five-year-old Japanese car often has lower mileage and better condition than a three-year-old locally bought car.<\/span><\/li><li class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">More for your money.<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">\u00a0The average family SUV imported from Japan costs 20\u201340% less than the same model locally \u2014 even after shipping and taxes. That saving could mean upgrading to a hybrid that saves fuel every month.<\/span><\/li><li class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">Access to models never sold locally.<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">\u00a0The Toyota Harrier and Subaru Forester e-Boxer are examples of models unavailable in many markets.<\/span><\/li><li class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">Transparency you can trust.<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">\u00a0Auction sheets provide a detailed third-party condition report \u2014 grade, mileage, rust, repair history. Local used cars rarely come with this level of documentation.<\/span><\/li><li class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">The weak yen makes 2026 a particularly strong year to import.<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">\u00a0A \u00a53.5 million vehicle costs nearly $2,000 less than a year ago.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/stock\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"\">Browse vehicles available for export<\/span><\/a><\/strong><span class=\"\">\u00a0to see what is currently available for your family.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has-el-gap el-gap-default elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-d15667e elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"d15667e\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-7fff963\" data-id=\"7fff963\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8e00b7d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8e00b7d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><span class=\"\">Conclusion<\/span><\/h2><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">Your family deserves more than just a bigger car. It deserves the right car \u2014 one that fits your lifestyle, your budget, and your priorities.<\/span><\/p><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">Whether it is the RAV4&#8217;s fuel efficiency, the CX-5&#8217;s style, the Forester&#8217;s capability, the Harrier&#8217;s premium feel, or the Outlander&#8217;s flexibility \u2014 these five SUVs are genuinely worth buying.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has-el-gap el-gap-default elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-34eb4d1 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"34eb4d1\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-8202fad\" data-id=\"8202fad\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-74f44d5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"74f44d5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><span class=\"\">Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/span><\/h2><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">1: Which Japanese SUV is best for a family of four?<\/span><\/strong><br \/><span class=\"\">The Toyota RAV4 and Mazda CX-5 both offer excellent space, safety, and reliability for four \u2014 the RAV4 wins on fuel economy, the CX-5 on style<\/span><span class=\"\">.<\/span><\/p><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">2: What is the safest Japanese SUV for families?<\/span><\/strong><br \/><span class=\"\">Both the Subaru Forester and Toyota RAV4 score very highly in crash tests. The Forester has standard AWD and class-leading safety features like EyeSight<\/span><span class=\"\">.<\/span><\/p><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">3: Which SUV has the most cargo space?<\/span><\/strong><br \/><span class=\"\">The Toyota RAV4 offers 672 litres of boot space \u2014 more than the CX-5, Harrier, and Outlander<\/span><span class=\"\">. Among compact SUVs, the Honda CR-V offers exceptional cargo space<\/span><span class=\"\">.<\/span><\/p><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">4: Which is cheaper to import: RAV4 or CX-5?<\/span><\/strong><br \/><span class=\"\">A: The CX-5 is generally cheaper at auction due to higher supply. However, RAV4 hybrids hold value better<\/span><span class=\"\">.<\/span><\/p><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">5: Can I import a 7-seater Japanese SUV?<\/span><\/strong><br \/><span class=\"\">Yes. The Mitsubishi Outlander is the most popular option. The Toyota Harrier and RAV4 are 5-seaters only<\/span><span class=\"\">.<\/span><\/p><p><strong><span class=\"\">6: What makes a reliable family SUV?\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><br \/><span class=\"\">Low mileage, documented service history, high auction grade (4+), and a proven reputation for safety and durability. Japanese auctions deliver all of these \u2014 consistently.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h2><span class=\"\">Related Resources<\/span><\/h2><ul><li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><ul><li><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/blog\/news\/how-to-import-a-car-from-japan-step-by-step-guide-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"\">Step-by-Step Import Guide<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/blog\/japanese-car-auction\/how-japanese-car-auctions-work-a-beginners-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"\">How Japanese Car Auctions Work<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/blog\/news\/best-selling-japan-used-cars-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"\">Best Selling Japan Used Cars 2025<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/blog\/news\/10-best-japanese-used-car-exporters-2026-trusted-verified\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"\">10 Best Japanese Used Car Exporters<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Not every SUV is actually a good family upgrade. 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