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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.
CarHub · Audi
The Audi A5 Cabriolet is a genuinely handsome four-seat soft-top, and the American used market is a rich hunting ground for well-kept, well-equipped examples.
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Model profile
The A5 Cabriolet has spanned two main generations relevant to importers. The first-generation B8 (US sales from 2010 to 2017) established the fabric-roof convertible A5, with a cleanly styled body, a fully insulated soft top that folds in around 15 seconds, and a four-seat cabin.
Powertrain and equipment
The mainstream A5 Cabriolet engine is the 2.0-litre TFSI turbocharged four (Audi's EA888), which in US B8 cars made roughly 211 to 220 hp and in B9 cars stepped up to about 252 hp with more torque.
The A5 Cabriolet is a single body — a two-door, four-seat convertible with a cloth roof rather than a folding hardtop, which keeps weight down and preserves boot space.
Vehicle selection
American A5 Cabriolets are plentiful and were often sold in warmer, drier states — California, Florida, Texas — where convertibles thrive and rust is minimal.
The A5 Cabriolet suits a buyer who wants an elegant, understated open-top grand tourer with all-weather quattro capability, at the value the US market often offers.
Vehicle data
| Body style | Detail (typical): 2-door, 4-seat convertible (fabric roof) |
|---|---|
| Seating | Detail (typical): 4 |
| Core engine | Detail (typical): 2.0 TFSI I4 (EA888), ~211–252 hp by year |
|---|---|
| Early V6 (B8) | Detail (typical): 3.2 FSI V6, ~265 hp |
| S5 Cabriolet (B8) | Detail (typical): 3.0 TFSI supercharged V6, ~333 hp |
| S5 Cabriolet (B9) | Detail (typical): 3.0 TFSI turbo V6, ~349 hp |
| Transmissions | Detail (typical): Tiptronic / multitronic (B8), 7-speed S tronic (B9) |
| Drive | Detail (typical): quattro AWD (common) or front-wheel drive |
| Fuel type | Detail (typical): Petrol |
| Generations | Detail (typical): B8 (2010–2017), B9 (2018–2023) |
|---|---|
| Roof | Detail (typical): Insulated cloth soft top, opens ~15 s |
| US trims | Detail (typical): Premium, Premium Plus, Prestige |
| Infotainment | Detail (typical): MMI; Virtual Cockpit on B9 |
| Assembly | Detail (typical): Germany |
Values are reproduced verbatim from the existing article table. The documents for the specific vehicle govern.
Pre-purchase review
Audi A5 Cabriolet reliability is reasonable for a premium convertible, but there are well-documented A5 Cabriolet common problems, mostly tied to the 2.0 TFSI engine. Early EA888 units (roughly 2010–2013) are known for oil consumption from piston-ring design and for timing-chain tensioner wear that, if ignored, can be serious — later revised engines improved both.
Germany and Europe
US-market headlights use the FMVSS/SAE beam pattern, which differs from the ECE pattern required in the EU, so they may need adjustment or replacement with ECE-compliant units for registration.
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.
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 Cabriolet is planned around the specific listing, location, documents and commissioned service scope.
Questions and answers
No. It uses an insulated fabric soft top that folds in about 15 seconds and preserves boot space.
The 2.0 TFSI quattro is the practical mainstream choice; enthusiasts often chase the supercharged B8 S5 Cabriolet. Avoid neglected early 2.0 units with oil-consumption histories.
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.
Often very much so, with quattro, leather and technology packages common, which is a big part of the value case.
Early 2.0 TFSI oil use and timing-chain tensioners, carbon build-up, and convertible roof drains — all checkable before purchase.
Ocean freight is typically a few weeks, plus customs clearance and TÜV scheduling on arrival.
Yes, after individual approval and the usual lighting, coding and odometer modifications.
No. USCar Trader is an independent broker and arranges the purchase and import for you without holding stock.
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