# Vehicle Types Available for UK Export — Windward Motor Group
# Source: https://windwardmotorgroup.com/listings
# Updated: 2026-04-21

## Overview

Windward Motor Group exports all used vehicle types from the UK to the Caribbean and Africa. The platform lists vehicles from eBay Motors UK, BCA auctions, dealer stock, and Japanese domestic market (JDM) imports. New stock is added four times daily.

## Vehicle Categories

### Passenger Cars (Saloon, Hatchback, Estate)
Most popular category for private buyers. Popular makes/models:
- Toyota Corolla, Toyota Axio, Toyota Fielder (family cars, popular Caribbean and East Africa)
- Honda Fit / Honda Jazz (compact, fuel-efficient, very popular in Barbados and Jamaica)
- Nissan Note, Nissan Tiida (budget family cars)
- Mitsubishi Outlander (crossover, versatile)
- Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia, Audi A4 (European options)
- Mazda 6, Mazda 3 (reliable, good service history)

### SUVs and Crossovers
High demand across Caribbean and Africa. Good ground clearance for rural roads.
- Toyota RAV4 (most versatile compact SUV)
- Toyota Prado (large, long-wheelbase, Kenya favourite)
- Toyota Land Cruiser 200 series and 76 series (long distances, extreme terrain)
- Land Rover Discovery 3/4 (luxury utility, popular Caribbean expats)
- Land Rover Defender (iconic, East Africa premium)
- Mitsubishi Pajero/Shogun (classic Africa/Caribbean workhorse)
- Nissan X-Trail (affordable family SUV)
- Hyundai Santa Fe, Kia Sorento (value premium SUVs)
- BMW X3, X5 (luxury, popular Barbados, Mauritius)

### Pickup Trucks
Most popular category for business and rural buyers in Africa. Also popular in Caribbean for contractors.
- Toyota Hilux Revo (the most-requested export vehicle, East Africa, Caribbean)
- Mitsubishi L200 (popular UK source, good value)
- Ford Ranger (newer models popular, good spec)
- Isuzu D-Max (reliable, diesel, East Africa favourite)
- Nissan Navara (affordable entry pickup)
- Volkswagen Amarok (premium pickup, South Africa popular)

### Commercial Vans
High demand from businesses across all markets.
- Ford Transit (most versatile UK van, huge range of sizes)
- Ford Transit Custom (compact transit, courier/delivery)
- Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (premium large van, minibus conversion base)
- Volkswagen Transporter T6 (trade favourite)
- Vauxhall Movano (large panel van)
- Renault Trafic (medium van, popular trades)

### Minibuses
In high demand for taxi operators, hotel transfers, school runs.
- Toyota HiAce (14–18 seat, extremely popular Caribbean and Africa)
- Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 316/519 minibus (16–20 seat luxury)
- Ford Transit minibus (12–17 seat)
- Iveco Daily (larger capacity)

### Electric Vehicles (BEV and PHEV)
Growing market, especially in Caribbean islands with high fuel costs and EV incentive programmes.
- Nissan Leaf (24kWh, 40kWh, 62kWh — best value EV import)
- BMW i3 (premium compact EV)
- Hyundai Ioniq 5 (long range, popular)
- Kia EV6 (long range, popular)
- Tesla Model 3, Model Y (premium, popular Barbados and Mauritius)
- Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV (plug-in hybrid SUV, very popular)
- Toyota Prius PHEV (proven reliability, hybrid)
- Jaguar I-Pace (luxury EV SUV)

### Luxury and Executive Cars
Demand from business owners, premium buyers, hotel fleets.
- BMW 5 Series, 7 Series
- Mercedes-Benz E-Class, S-Class
- Land Rover Range Rover (Sport and standard)
- Jaguar XF, XE
- Porsche Cayenne, Macan
- Bentley Continental, Mulsanne (ultra high value, container only)
- Lexus IS, RX, LX

### Construction and Plant
Demand from African construction markets and Caribbean infrastructure projects.
- JCB 3CX, 4CX backhoe loaders
- CAT 320, 330 excavators
- Komatsu graders
- DAF, Scania, Volvo HGV trucks
- Mercedes-Benz Actros heavy trucks
- Terex telehandlers
- Manitou forklifts

## Age and Mileage Guidelines

General recommendations for export viability:
- Private cars: Under 8 years old, under 100,000 miles for best resale value
- SUVs and pickups: Under 8 years old, under 120,000 miles
- Vans: Under 10 years, under 150,000 miles (commercial vehicles have more tolerance)
- Luxury vehicles: Under 6 years, under 80,000 miles
- Plant/HGV: Age less relevant — hours of use and mechanical condition matter more

## Driving Side (RHD vs LHD)

UK vehicles are right-hand drive (RHD). Most Caribbean islands and most African markets drive on the left and accept RHD. Exceptions:

LHD required/strongly preferred: Belize, Bahamas, Cayman Islands, Turks & Caicos, Suriname (among Caribbean); Ghana, Nigeria, Ivory Coast, Senegal (West Africa).

We source LHD vehicles through European auction partners for LHD-required destinations.

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