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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 Traverse is one of America's default family haulers: a full-size, three-row crossover with genuine eight-seat capacity, a smooth V6 for most of its life, and the kind of interior volume that European rivals rarely match at the same footprint.
Model profile
The first-generation Traverse (2009–2017) rode on GM's Lambda platform, shared with the GMC Acadia and Buick Enclave. It introduced the format buyers still want: a wide body, a flat load floor, and up to eight seats. The second generation (2018–2023) moved to the lighter C1XX architecture, grew slightly, and sharpened the styling. This is the sweet spot on the used market today.
Powertrain and equipment
Through 2023 the Traverse was defined by GM's 3.6-liter LGX V6, producing 310 hp and 266 lb-ft, paired with a nine-speed automatic.
The Traverse is offered only as a five-door crossover, but trims span a wide range: L and LS at the base, the volume LT, the sporty RS, and the upmarket Premier and High Country.
Vehicle selection
Supply is deep. Second-generation cars from 2018 onward turn up constantly at US auctions and dealers, with typical mileage between roughly 30,000 and 100,000 miles for a three-to-six-year-old example.
An imported Traverse suits families who need three usable rows and a big boot but do not want a ladder-frame SUV's ride or thirst.
Vehicle data
| Body style | Chevrolet Traverse (2018–2023, 3.6 V6): Three-row mid/full-size crossover SUV |
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| Seats | Chevrolet Traverse (2018–2023, 3.6 V6): 7 or 8 |
| Length | Chevrolet Traverse (2018–2023, 3.6 V6): approx. 5,189 mm |
| Width | Chevrolet Traverse (2018–2023, 3.6 V6): approx. 1,996 mm |
| Wheelbase | Chevrolet Traverse (2018–2023, 3.6 V6): approx. 3,071 mm |
| Cargo (max) | Chevrolet Traverse (2018–2023, 3.6 V6): approx. 2,789 L seats folded |
| Engine | Chevrolet Traverse (2018–2023, 3.6 V6): 3.6 L LGX V6, naturally aspirated |
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| Power | Chevrolet Traverse (2018–2023, 3.6 V6): 310 hp (231 kW) |
| Torque | Chevrolet Traverse (2018–2023, 3.6 V6): 266 lb-ft (360 Nm) |
| Transmission | Chevrolet Traverse (2018–2023, 3.6 V6): 9-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | Chevrolet Traverse (2018–2023, 3.6 V6): FWD standard, AWD optional |
| Fuel | Chevrolet Traverse (2018–2023, 3.6 V6): Gasoline (regular) |
| Towing (AWD) | Chevrolet Traverse (2018–2023, 3.6 V6): up to approx. 2,268 kg |
| Alternative engine | Chevrolet Traverse (2018–2023, 3.6 V6): 2.0 L turbo I4, 255 hp (2018–2019 RS) |
Values are reproduced verbatim from the existing article table. The documents for the specific vehicle govern.
Pre-purchase review
For the Chevrolet Traverse, the agreed inspection plan focuses in particular on frame, underbody, towing or payload modifications, visible corrosion and records of previous use. USCar Trader can document these points through a separately commissioned on-site inspection; inaccessible areas or unauthorised road tests are explicitly recorded as unchecked.
Germany and Europe
US-spec Traverses use amber rear turn signals combined into the tail lamp on some trims, MPH-primary speedometers, and no rear fog lamp — all items the TÜV expects to see corrected.
Typical changes for a Traverse include adding a rear fog lamp, adapting or coding the lighting so turn signals and DRLs comply, and converting or clearly documenting the odometer in kilometers.
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
Yes, a well-maintained V6 Traverse is a durable family SUV. The main watch points are oil consumption, timing chain noise on early V6s, and the nine-speed's shift refinement — all manageable with a good history and inspection.
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.
Second-generation cars from 2020 to 2023 with the 3.6 V6 and AWD offer the best blend of refinement, features and resale.
By container or RoRo ocean freight from a US port to a German port, followed by customs clearance and TÜV approval.
For German winters and light towing, yes — the AWD system improves traction and does not greatly hurt economy.
Commonly a rear fog lamp, compliant lighting/turn signals, and kilometer documentation, plus headlight and emissions checks.
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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