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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 Sportback is the five-door liftback that blends coupe-like styling with real everyday practicality, and the US market is a strong hunting ground for it.
Model profile
The A5 line began with the B8 generation in 2007, but in the US that car was sold only as a coupe and cabriolet — the Sportback stayed out of America. The B9 generation changed that: launched for the 2018 model year, it introduced the A5 Sportback to US buyers as a sleek five-door with a hatchback tailgate.
Powertrain and equipment
The core US A5 Sportback uses the EA888 2.0-litre TFSI turbo four making around 248–261 hp depending on year, driving all four wheels through quattro and a seven-speed S tronic dual-clutch transmission.
In the US the A5 Sportback came in Premium, Premium Plus and Prestige trims, with the S5 Sportback above. American cars are commonly loaded — MMI touch navigation, the virtual cockpit, Bang & Olufsen 3D audio, S line styling, panoramic sunroof and driver-assist packages appear regularly.
Vehicle selection
Because the Sportback sold in respectable numbers from 2018, there is a steady supply of clean, moderate-mileage cars, many still recent enough to carry full histories.
The A5 Sportback suits a buyer who wants a stylish, practical premium liftback with quattro traction and a high spec that can be scarce or costly at home — a loaded Prestige 2.0T or an S5 Sportback.
Vehicle data
| Body style | Detail (typical US-market A5 Sportback): 5-door liftback (Sportback) |
|---|---|
| Length (B9) | Detail (typical US-market A5 Sportback): approx. 4739 mm |
| Wheelbase (B9) | Detail (typical US-market A5 Sportback): approx. 2824 mm |
| Seats | Detail (typical US-market A5 Sportback): 5 |
| Main engine | Detail (typical US-market A5 Sportback): 2.0 TFSI (EA888), approx. 248–261 hp |
|---|---|
| S5 engine | Detail (typical US-market A5 Sportback): 3.0 turbo V6, approx. 349 hp |
| Transmission (2.0T) | Detail (typical US-market A5 Sportback): 7-speed S tronic dual-clutch |
| Transmission (S5) | Detail (typical US-market A5 Sportback): 8-speed Tiptronic automatic |
| Drivetrain | Detail (typical US-market A5 Sportback): quattro all-wheel drive |
| Fuel type | Detail (typical US-market A5 Sportback): Petrol |
| Generation (US) | Detail (typical US-market A5 Sportback): B9 (2018–), facelift ~2020 |
|---|---|
| Platform | Detail (typical US-market A5 Sportback): Volkswagen Group MLB Evo |
| Mild hybrid | Detail (typical US-market A5 Sportback): 12V belt-alternator-starter (later 2.0T) |
| Trims (US) | Detail (typical US-market A5 Sportback): Premium, Premium Plus, Prestige, S5 |
Values are reproduced verbatim from the existing article table. The documents for the specific vehicle govern.
Pre-purchase review
The B9 A5 Sportback is a relatively young, dependable car, but the EA888 2.0T still rewards attention to a few areas. Intake-valve carbon deposits are inherent to direct injection and eventually need cleaning; the PCV system and the plastic coolant components should be checked; and it is worth confirming any oil-consumption history.
Germany and Europe
US cars run amber rear turn signals, lack a rear fog lamp, and read in mph. Headlight aim follows US rules and may need adjusting or swapping.
Typical approval tasks are fitting a rear fog lamp, adjusting or replacing headlights for European aim, handling side markers and confirming the odometer.
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 assessment depends on the specific vehicle and the circumstances of the transaction. Please contact USCar Trader before purchase; we review any possible duty benefit and provide non-binding support. Import VAT and other costs are considered separately.
Questions and answers
With the B9 generation for the 2018 model year. The earlier B8 A5 was sold in the US only as a coupe and cabriolet.
A well-optioned 2.0T quattro in Premium Plus or Prestige is the balanced choice; the S5 Sportback suits buyers wanting the turbo V6.
EA888 intake carbon, PCV and coolant-component wear, possible oil consumption, and routine dual-clutch fluid maintenance.
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.
Yes. The S5 Sportback is part of the US lineup and appears in the used market for import.
Typically several weeks from purchase to registration, driven mainly by ocean freight and the TUEV/approval slot.
Available VIN, title and history information can be reviewed in the vehicle profile. USCar Trader can also arrange a separately booked on-site inspection within a scope agreed in advance.
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