Country-by-country model availability
The base layer behind every recommendation and comparison — which brands are officially in your market, certified, and available in your steering configuration.
| Brand / Model | Officially imported | Certification | Steering | Entry year | Local warranty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 BYD Song Plus LCN | Yes | GCC certified | LHD & RHD | 2023 | 6 yr / 150k km |
 Chery Tiggo 8 ProCN | Yes | GCC certified | LHD & RHD | 2021 | 5 yr / 150k km |
 GWM Tank 300CN | Yes | Not specified in source | Not specified in source | — | Not honored |
 MG HSCN | Yes | GCC certified | LHD & RHD | 2019 | 5 yr / 100k km |
 Geely CoolrayCN | Grey import only | Not certified | LHD only | — | Not honored |
 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid | Yes | GCC certified | LHD & RHD | 2005 | 3 yr / 100k km |
 Hyundai Tucson | Yes | GCC certified | LHD & RHD | 2010 | 5 yr / unlimited mileage |
 Honda CR-V | Yes | GCC certified | LHD & RHD | 1997 | 3 yr / 100k km |
_(cropped).jpg?width=1200) Kia Seltos | Yes | GCC certified | LHD & RHD | 2019 | 5 yr / unlimited mileage |
 Omoda C5CN | Yes | Not specified in source | Not specified in source | — | Not honored |
 Exeed LXCN | Yes | Not specified in source | Not specified in source | — | Not honored |
 JAC T8CN | Yes | Not specified in source | Not specified in source | 2014 | Not honored |
.jpg?width=1200) Changan CS75 PlusCN | Yes | Not specified in source | Not specified in source | — | Not honored |
 GAC GS8CN | Yes | Not specified in source | Not specified in source | — | Not honored |
 Hongqi H5CN | Yes | Not specified in source | Not specified in source | — | Not honored |
 VGV U70 ProCN | Pending | Not yet verified | Not yet verified | — | Not honored |
 Nissan X-Trail | Yes | Not specified in source | Not specified in source | — | Not honored |
.jpg?width=1200) Mitsubishi Pajero Sport | Yes | Not specified in source | Not specified in source | — | Not honored |
 Ford Ranger | Yes | Not specified in source | Not specified in source | — | Not honored |
%20IAA%202021%201X7A0113.jpg?width=1200) Kia Sportage | Yes | Not specified in source | Not specified in source | — | Not honored |
Sourced from official brand filings and market certification registries.
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Tax & duty sources
The rates in the cost calculator aren't made-up placeholders — the sources are listed here so you can verify them.
- Import duty
- 5.0%
- VAT
- 5.0%
- Registration fee (flat)
- $187
5% customs duty on CIF value (GCC Common External Tariff) + 5% VAT since 2018. Vehicle registration is a flat RTA fee (~AED 685 first-time registration, Dubai), not a percentage tax — see https://www.bayut.com/mybayut/car-registration-dubai-guide/. Insurance ~2.5% of vehicle value/yr for this price bracket — see https://www.arabwheels.ae/blog/uae-car-insurance-cost-2026/.
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- Import duty
- 64.0%
- VAT
- 10.0%
- Registration tax (rate)
- 6.0%
MFN (non-FTA) tariff on CBU passenger cars ~64% (WTO ceiling 70%); VAT 10%; registration/'trước bạ' temporarily halved to ~5-6% through 28 Feb 2027 under Decree 51/2025-ND-CP (normal rate 10-12%) — see https://globaldeal.io/finder/articles/japan-to-vietnam-ev-passenger-vehicle-sct-window-2026. Insurance ~1.2-1.8% of vehicle value/yr — see https://blog.investvietnam.co/car-insurance-in-vietnam-in-2026-a-complete-guide/.
🔗 View sourceSpecial Consumption Tax graduated by engine displacement: ≤1.5L 35%, 1.5-2.0L 40%, 2.0-2.5L 50%, 2.5-3.0L 60%, up to 150% above 6.0L. Hybrids taxed at 70% of the equivalent ICE rate; BEVs at 3% through 28 Feb 2027, rising to 11% after. Law No. 66/2025/QH15, effective 1 Jan 2026, may revise these brackets.
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