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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 Spark is a genuine A-segment city car — the smallest vehicle Chevrolet sold in North America — and importing one from the United States is a niche but occasionally worthwhile exercise, usually for collectors, badge enthusiasts or buyers after a specific specification.
Model profile
Chevrolet sold the Spark in the US from the 2013 model year onward. The third generation (M300) covered roughly 2013 to 2015, recognisable by its rounded, tall-hatch shape and hidden rear door handles. The fourth generation (M400) ran from 2016 to 2022, sharper in its styling and slightly longer, and it was the version that carried the Spark to the end of its US life.
Powertrain and equipment
US Spark models are front-wheel drive with small four-cylinder petrol engines. The M300 used a 1.2-litre unit of around 84 hp; the M400 stepped up to a 1.4-litre Ecotec four producing about 98 hp. Buyers chose between a five-speed manual and a continuously variable transmission (CVT).
The Spark was sold only as a five-door hatchback. US trims ran through LS, 1LT and 2LT, with the ACTIV crossover-style version added on the fourth generation, bringing raised suspension, cladding and roof rails.
Vehicle selection
Sparks were inexpensive when new and were often bought as first cars, fleet runabouts or budget commuters, so the US used pool tends toward higher mileage and cosmetic wear.
Honestly, the Spark is a specialist import rather than a mainstream one.
Vehicle data
| Vehicle class | A-segment city car (5-door hatch) |
|---|---|
| Length | approx. 3,636 mm |
| Wheelbase | approx. 2,385 mm |
| Curb weight | approx. 1,050 kg |
| Seating | 4–5 |
| Engine (M400) | 1.4 L Ecotec inline-4 |
|---|---|
| Output (M400) | approx. 98 hp |
| Engine (M300) | 1.2 L inline-4, approx. 84 hp |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual or CVT |
| Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive |
| Fuel | Petrol (EV variant: electric) |
| US model years | 2013–2022 |
|---|---|
| Generations | M300 (2013–2015), M400 (2016–2022) |
| EV variant | Spark EV (2014–2016, where offered) |
| Country of assembly | South Korea (GM Korea) |
Values are reproduced verbatim from the existing article table. The documents for the specific vehicle govern.
Pre-purchase review
Mechanically the Spark is simple, and the little Ecotec engines are generally durable when serviced. The most-discussed weak point is the CVT: some owners report jerky low-speed behaviour, and the transmission is sensitive to neglected fluid changes, so a manual car sidesteps that concern entirely. Other typical items are minor — worn suspension bushings, tired clutches on high-mileage manuals, and the usual small-car interior wear.
Germany and Europe
US Sparks carry amber side markers, an mph-dominant speedometer and US headlight aim, and no factory rear fog lamp — all standard items to address for German registration.
Expect to retrofit a rear fog lamp, adapt the lighting to European standards, and document the odometer in miles or convert to kilometres.
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
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.
The manual avoids the CVT's known low-speed and maintenance sensitivities and is simpler to keep running.
It is rare and appealing to collectors, but battery health and remaining range are the make-or-break checks.
The petrol engines are durable when serviced; the CVT is the main concern, and cheap-car neglect is the real risk.
Only for a specific reason — a wanted variant, the EV, or a collection — because fixed freight and approval costs are the same as for a larger car.
Yes. As an independent broker we manage sourcing, escrow, freight, customs and TÜV coordination.
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