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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 Chevrolet Captiva Sport is one of the lesser-known compact SUVs in the American Chevrolet line-up, and that obscurity is exactly why some buyers find it interesting to import.
Model profile
The US Captiva Sport had a short, specific life, sold roughly from 2012 to 2015. It was closely related to the Opel Antara and the earlier Saturn Vue, sharing GM's Theta platform, and it was aimed at fleets rather than private showroom buyers.
Powertrain and equipment
The mainstream US Captiva Sport used a 2.4-litre Ecotec four-cylinder (petrol) producing around 182 hp, paired with a six-speed automatic transmission. A larger 3.0-litre V6 was offered on some earlier or higher trims, adding output for buyers who wanted more pull.
The Captiva Sport is a five-door, five-seat compact SUV. US trims were badged LS, LT and LTZ. LS is the basic fleet specification; LT adds convenience equipment and better trim; LTZ tops the range with leather, upgraded wheels and additional comfort features.
Vehicle selection
Supply reflects the car's fleet history: many Captiva Sports came out of rental and corporate service, so you will see a spread of mileages, some higher than a private car of the same age.
The Captiva Sport suits a pragmatic buyer who wants an affordable, straightforward compact SUV with simple GM mechanics and easy parts commonality with related Opel and Saturn models.
Vehicle data
| Body style | Detail (2.4 LT, typical): Five-door compact SUV |
|---|---|
| Length | Detail (2.4 LT, typical): approx. 4,670 mm |
| Wheelbase | Detail (2.4 LT, typical): approx. 2,705 mm |
| Boot capacity | Detail (2.4 LT, typical): approx. 540 litres (seats up) |
| Kerb weight | Detail (2.4 LT, typical): approx. 1,650-1,750 kg |
| Seats | Detail (2.4 LT, typical): 5 |
| Base engine | Detail (2.4 LT, typical): 2.4 L Ecotec four-cylinder, approx. 182 hp |
|---|---|
| Optional engine | Detail (2.4 LT, typical): 3.0 L V6 (earlier/higher trims) |
| Transmission | Detail (2.4 LT, typical): 6-speed automatic |
| Drive | Detail (2.4 LT, typical): Front-wheel drive (mostly) |
| Fuel | Detail (2.4 LT, typical): Petrol |
| Platform | Detail (2.4 LT, typical): GM Theta (shared with Opel Antara) |
|---|---|
| 0-100 km/h | Detail (2.4 LT, typical): approx. 9-10 seconds |
| US model years | Detail (2.4 LT, typical): approx. 2012-2015 |
| Trims | Detail (2.4 LT, typical): LS, LT, LTZ |
Values are reproduced verbatim from the existing article table. The documents for the specific vehicle govern.
Pre-purchase review
The 2.4-litre Ecotec is a widely used GM engine and, when maintained, is a known and serviceable unit — but it has documented weak points. Timing-chain wear on high-mileage Ecotec engines is the headline concern, sometimes signalled by a rattle on start-up, so a service-history check and a cold-start listen are essential. Oil consumption can appear on neglected examples.
Germany and Europe
US cars have amber front side markers, mph-primary instruments and US infotainment and radio provisioning.
Expect the usual homologation items: fitting a rear fog lamp, correcting the headlight beam pattern, addressing the amber side markers, and documenting the odometer in kilometres for the paperwork.
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
It can be, as an affordable, simple SUV, provided you buy a well-maintained car and account for its fleet history. Mechanical parts overlap with the Opel Antara.
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.
Timing-chain wear on the 2.4 Ecotec, possible oil consumption, and general wear from fleet or rental use. Check service history carefully.
Yes. The car shares much with the Opel Antara, so many service parts are readily available through GM/Opel channels and independents.
Most US Captiva Sports are front-wheel drive. All-wheel drive is uncommon on US fleet cars, so expect front-drive examples.
Typically six to twelve weeks from purchase to registration, depending on shipping schedules and TÜV appointments.
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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