Where a vehicle is built shapes its specification, its equipment and its price. Start from the market.
India builds the widest range of compact SUVs and hatchbacks sold in Sri Lanka, at the shortest shipping distance of any of our source markets.
Ports · Chennai, Mumbai (Nhava Sheva), Kolkata
Japanese-market vehicles carry JDM specification, which differs from the same model built for India or Europe - equipment, grade names and even engines can vary.
Ports · Yokohama, Nagoya, Kobe, Osaka
Indonesia is a major production base for MPVs and light commercial vehicles built for tropical, right-hand-drive markets.
Ports · Tanjung Priok (Jakarta)
Thailand is the region's pickup and commercial vehicle centre, and builds right-hand-drive vehicles for export across Asia.
Ports · Laem Chabang
Malaysia builds right-hand-drive vehicles for ASEAN markets, at specifications close to those Sri Lankan buyers expect.
Ports · Port Klang
The UK is a right-hand-drive market with high-specification European models, and a deep supply of well-maintained used vehicles.
Ports · Southampton, Bristol, Grimsby
Australian-delivered vehicles are right-hand drive and specified for harsh conditions, which suits Sri Lankan roads well.
Ports · Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane
New Zealand is a right-hand-drive market with a large pool of Japanese-origin vehicles already complied to local standards.
Ports · Auckland, Tauranga
South Africa is a right-hand-drive manufacturing base with models specified for developing-market conditions.
Ports · Durban, Port Elizabeth
The Gulf is a fast route for high-specification SUVs, though most Gulf vehicles are left-hand drive - always confirm before ordering.
Ports · Jebel Ali (Dubai)
Germany supplies European-specification vehicles, generally left-hand drive - we will confirm suitability for Sri Lankan registration before quoting.
Ports · Bremerhaven, Hamburg
Singapore is a right-hand-drive market with low-mileage vehicles and a short shipping leg to Colombo.
Ports · Singapore