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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 Buick Envision is one of those quietly capable compact luxury SUVs that Americans buy in large numbers but Europeans rarely see. That gap is exactly what makes it interesting as a private import.
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Model profile
Buick launched the Envision in China in 2014 and brought it to the United States for the 2016 model year, filling the space between the small Encore and the three-row Enclave. This first generation (2016 to 2020) rode on GM's D2XX platform and was facelifted for 2019 with a revised grille and updated infotainment.
Powertrain and equipment
Early first-generation cars used a naturally aspirated 2.5-litre four (around 197 hp) paired with a six-speed automatic, while the more desirable versions carried GM's 2.0-litre turbo four (roughly 252 hp) with a smooth six-speed.
The Envision is offered only as a five-door, five-seat SUV. US trim walk runs from Preferred through Essence to the loaded Avenir, which adds quilted leather, ventilated front seats, a head-up display, adaptive suspension on later cars and a Bose audio system.
Vehicle selection
Supply is healthy.
An Envision suits the buyer who wants genuine luxury-brand comfort without the badge premium of German rivals, and who values rarity on the road at home.
Vehicle data
| Body style | Typical figure (2nd gen, 2.0T): 5-door compact luxury SUV |
|---|---|
| Seats | Typical figure (2nd gen, 2.0T): 5 |
| Length | Typical figure (2nd gen, 2.0T): approx. 4.65 m |
| Wheelbase | Typical figure (2nd gen, 2.0T): approx. 2.80 m |
| Kerb weight | Typical figure (2nd gen, 2.0T): approx. 1,700-1,850 kg |
| Cargo (rear up) | Typical figure (2nd gen, 2.0T): approx. 700 L |
| Engine | Typical figure (2nd gen, 2.0T): 2.0 L turbo inline-4 (LSY) |
|---|---|
| Power | Typical figure (2nd gen, 2.0T): approx. 228 hp |
| Torque | Typical figure (2nd gen, 2.0T): approx. 350 Nm |
| Transmission | Typical figure (2nd gen, 2.0T): 9-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | Typical figure (2nd gen, 2.0T): FWD or twin-clutch AWD |
| Fuel | Typical figure (2nd gen, 2.0T): Petrol |
| 0-100 km/h | Typical figure (2nd gen, 2.0T): approx. 7.5 s |
|---|---|
| Model years (2nd gen) | Typical figure (2nd gen, 2.0T): 2021 onward |
Values are reproduced verbatim from the existing article table. The documents for the specific vehicle govern.
Pre-purchase review
The Envision is generally dependable, but a few Buick Envision common problems are worth knowing before you buy. The 2.0-litre turbo can be sensitive to oil quality and intervals, so evidence of regular oil changes matters; carbon build-up on the intake valves is a known trait of GM direct-injection fours over higher mileage.
Germany and Europe
American cars run amber rear indicators integrated differently from European norms, and the headlights are built to US photometric standards.
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.
Typical work for approval includes converting or verifying the headlights to European specification, confirming a functioning rear fog lamp (US cars often lack one), and documenting the odometer reading in kilometres or having the cluster read correctly.
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 Buick Envision is planned around the specific listing, location, documents and commissioned service scope.
Questions and answers
Whether a duty benefit may be available for the specific vehicle is assessed individually. Please contact USCar Trader before purchase; we review the case and provide non-binding support through the process.
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.
For many buyers, yes, because the well-equipped Avenir AWD was never sold new in Europe and offers strong value used.
Two- to five-year-old cars with moderate, well-documented mileage and full service history are the sweet spot.
US headlights usually need verification or conversion, and a rear fog lamp must be present. This is standard individual-approval work.
Allow roughly six to ten weeks from purchase to registration, depending on freight schedules and the approval appointment.
No. USCar Trader is an independent broker acting on your behalf, without a dealer margin on the vehicle.
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