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USCar Trader import service
Choose a specific vehicle. Where data is available, its detail page shows the import cost calculation. We assess any possible duty benefit with you before purchase.
Important: A 0% EU import-duty rate may be available for a vehicle covered by Regulation (EU) 2026/1455 that has US origin and is imported directly into the EU. CETA may apply to a vehicle with preferential Canadian origin. Whether the requirements are met is assessed for the individual case. Please contact us before purchase; we review the possible duty benefit and provide non-binding support through the process. Import VAT and other costs are assessed separately.
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The Audi A5 Coupe is a car that many enthusiasts already know well, which makes a US import interesting for a specific reason: American-market cars are often specified and equipped differently, and the deep US used pool can turn up desirable colour and option combinations.
Model profile
The A5 Coupe launched in 2007 as the B8 generation, the model that introduced Audi's then-new design language and a longer front overhang shared with the B8 A4. It received a facelift around 2011–2012 with revised lights and engines. The second-generation B9 arrived for the 2017 model year, lighter and sharper, with Audi's Virtual Cockpit and updated turbocharged engines.
Powertrain and equipment
In the US, the core A5 Coupe engine is the 2.0-liter TFSI turbocharged four-cylinder. Early B8 cars made around 211 hp; later B8 and B9 cars produced roughly 220–252 hp depending on year and tune.
US A5 Coupe trims typically ran Premium, Premium Plus, and Prestige, with rising levels of leather, navigation, Bang & Olufsen audio, and driver assistance. The S line appearance package sharpened the look.
Vehicle selection
The A5 Coupe sold steadily in the US, so the used market is healthy and varied. quattro 2.0T cars dominate, with S5 examples forming a smaller performance tier.
The A5 Coupe suits a buyer who wants an elegant, well-built German coupe with quattro traction and turbocharged performance, potentially in a US-market specification or colour not commonly seen in Germany.
Vehicle data
| Body style | Detail (typical US-spec): 2-door coupe, 4 seats |
|---|---|
| Length (B9) | Detail (typical US-spec): approx. 4,673 mm |
| Wheelbase (B9) | Detail (typical US-spec): approx. 2,764 mm |
| Curb weight | Detail (typical US-spec): approx. 1,550–1,700 kg |
| Seating | Detail (typical US-spec): 4 |
| Core engine | Detail (typical US-spec): 2.0L TFSI turbo I4 |
|---|---|
| 2.0T output | Detail (typical US-spec): approx. 211–252 hp |
| B8 S5 engine | Detail (typical US-spec): 3.0L supercharged V6, approx. 333 hp |
| B9 S5 engine | Detail (typical US-spec): 3.0L turbo V6, approx. 349 hp |
| Transmissions | Detail (typical US-spec): 6-speed manual, CVT, Tiptronic, dual-clutch/8-speed auto |
| Drivetrain | Detail (typical US-spec): FWD or quattro AWD |
| Fuel | Detail (typical US-spec): Premium unleaded |
| Generations | Detail (typical US-spec): B8 (2007–2016), B9 (2017–) |
|---|---|
| 0–60 mph (2.0T quattro) | Detail (typical US-spec): approx. 5.8–6.4 s |
| Assembly | Detail (typical US-spec): Germany (Ingolstadt/Neckarsulm) |
Values are reproduced verbatim from the existing article table. The documents for the specific vehicle govern.
Pre-purchase review
A5 Coupe reliability is generally good, but there are known items to check. Early B8 2.0T engines (EA888 Gen 2) are prone to oil consumption tied to piston-ring design and can suffer carbon buildup on the intake valves, a trait of direct injection that occasionally needs walnut-blasting. Timing chain tensioner wear on early cars is worth verifying.
Germany and Europe
US A5 Coupes carry American lighting with amber markers, a mph-primary cluster, US emissions calibration, and MMI navigation with North American maps.
The order is fixed. Selection: agree and inspect the car.
For approval, address lighting first: headlamp beam pattern, side-marker treatment, and a rear fog lamp where required.
USCar Trader services
As a buyer based in Germany, you do not have to inspect the vehicle yourself in the United States or Canada. Within the agreed scope, USCar Trader can coordinate document review, a separately commissioned on-site inspection and purchase processing.
Covered inspection points are agreed in advance. An on-site inspection records condition at the appointment and is not a guarantee.
Next step: Before commissioning, USCar Trader and the customer agree which document, history, inspection and transaction checks suit the vehicle and are included in the service. This records what was actually checked.
Import process
The import process for a Audi A5 Coupe is planned around the specific listing, location, documents and commissioned service scope.
Questions and answers
Generally yes, with attention to early 2.0T oil consumption, carbon buildup, and timing chain items; a documented service history is key.
No. It is built in Germany, so a US-market car is effectively a European-built vehicle being reimported.
The B8 offers value and the supercharged S5; the B9 is lighter and more modern with Virtual Cockpit. Both are strong depending on budget.
No, not automatically. A 0% EU import-duty rate may be available for a vehicle covered by Regulation (EU) 2026/1455 that has US origin and is imported directly into the EU. CETA may apply to a vehicle with preferential Canadian origin. Whether the requirements are met is assessed for the individual case. Please contact USCar Trader before purchase; we review the possible duty benefit and provide non-binding support. Import VAT and other costs are assessed separately.
Import VAT and other taxes or costs are assessed separately under the applicable rules and the circumstances of the individual case. A blanket answer for every vehicle would not be reliable.
The early multitronic CVT on front-drive cars is the least desirable; quattro cars with the conventional automatic are preferred.
Often yes. American buyers frequently chose Premium Plus and Prestige trims with leather, navigation, and premium audio.
Typically several weeks, largely set by shipping schedules and customs clearance.
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