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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 SQ5 Sportback blends three things Audi does well: a sharp turbo-V6 performance SUV, a coupe-style roofline, and full quattro all-wheel drive.
Model profile
The Sportback body is the coupe-profile version of the second-generation Q5 (chassis FY), which arrived for 2018 on the MLB Evo platform. The Sportback silhouette joined the US range with the 2021 facelift, and the SQ5 Sportback is its performance flagship — the sloped-roof counterpart to the standard SQ5.
Powertrain and equipment
Under the bonnet is the 3.0-litre turbocharged V6 (EA839, TFSI) producing roughly 349 hp and about 369 lb-ft of torque, with a 12-volt mild-hybrid system for smoother stop-start and coasting. Drive goes through an eight-speed tiptronic automatic to quattro permanent all-wheel drive.
The SQ5 Sportback is a five-door, five-seat coupe-SUV. US cars typically carried the Premium Plus or Prestige equipment levels, bringing the Virtual Cockpit digital instruments, MMI touch infotainment, Bang & Olufsen audio, adaptive damping or air suspension, panoramic roof, and driver-assistance packages.
Vehicle selection
Supply is consistent in affluent suburban and coastal markets.
The SQ5 Sportback suits a buyer who wants performance-SUV pace, all-weather quattro traction and a distinctive coupe roofline, and who values Audi's cabin quality.
Vehicle data
| Body style | Detail (SQ5 Sportback): 5-door coupe-SUV, 5 seats |
|---|---|
| Length | Detail (SQ5 Sportback): approx. 4,689 mm |
| Wheelbase | Detail (SQ5 Sportback): approx. 2,824 mm |
| Engine | Detail (SQ5 Sportback): 3.0 L EA839 turbo V6 TFSI |
|---|---|
| Power | Detail (SQ5 Sportback): approx. 349 hp |
| Torque | Detail (SQ5 Sportback): approx. 369 lb-ft |
| Transmission | Detail (SQ5 Sportback): 8-speed tiptronic automatic |
| Drive | Detail (SQ5 Sportback): quattro all-wheel drive |
| Fuel | Detail (SQ5 Sportback): Premium petrol |
| Generation | Detail (SQ5 Sportback): Q5 second gen (FY), Sportback from 2021 |
|---|---|
| Platform | Detail (SQ5 Sportback): MLB Evo |
| Mild hybrid | Detail (SQ5 Sportback): 12-volt MHEV |
| 0–100 km/h | Detail (SQ5 Sportback): approx. 4.7 s |
| Typical build plant | Detail (SQ5 Sportback): Mexico (verify by VIN) |
Values are reproduced verbatim from the existing article table. The documents for the specific vehicle govern.
Pre-purchase review
The EA839 V6 is broadly robust, but there are known watch-points. Carbon build-up on the intake valves is inherent to direct injection and can require walnut-blasting at higher mileage. Check for oil consumption and confirm oil-service history, as this engine rewards clean, on-schedule maintenance.
Germany and Europe
US cars use amber side markers, US-specific lighting calibration and miles-based instruments, and the MMI navigation is US-mapped.
Expect headlight aim adjustment, addition of a rear fog lamp if absent, and documentation of the odometer conversion, followed by an individual approval.
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
A 3.0-litre turbocharged V6 (EA839) with about 349 hp and 369 lb-ft, plus a 12-volt mild-hybrid system.
The Sportback body joined with the 2021 facelift, so used SQ5 Sportbacks are 2021 and newer.
Generally yes, with intake carbon build-up and oil consumption the main items to check on a well-maintained car.
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.
Roughly 4.7 seconds to 100 km/h thanks to the turbo V6 and quattro all-wheel drive.
Yes, after typical lighting adjustments and an individual approval — it shares its platform with European Audis.
No. We are an independent broker with a transparent service fee and no margin on the car.
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