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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.
CarHub · Dodge
The Dodge Dart is a compact American sedan that appeals to enthusiasts who want a US-market car with genuine character rather than another mainstream European hatchback.
Model profile
The modern Dart is a single-generation car sold for model years 2013 through 2016. It was the first Chrysler-group product to use a platform derived from the Alfa Romeo Giulietta, widened and adapted for North America and built at the Belvidere plant in Illinois. Dodge positioned it as a compact sedan against cars like the Honda Civic and Ford Focus.
Powertrain and equipment
The Dart was front-wheel drive only and offered three four-cylinder engines. The base 2.0-litre Tigershark produced about 160 hp. The more interesting 1.4-litre MultiAir turbocharged unit, shared in concept with the Fiat 500 Abarth family, also made around 160 hp but with stronger mid-range torque and better efficiency.
The Dart came as a four-door sedan only. Trims included SE, SXT, Aero (the efficiency-focused turbo), Rallye, Limited and GT. The GT paired the 2.4-litre engine with sportier suspension and equipment and is often the most desirable to enthusiasts.
Vehicle selection
The Dart is plentiful and affordable in the US, with a wide spread of mileage given the car's age.
An imported Dart suits a buyer who wants an unusual, characterful American compact that stands apart from typical German traffic, or an enthusiast drawn to the 1.4 turbo or GT.
Vehicle data
| Body style | Detail (US-spec Dodge Dart): 4-door compact sedan, 5 seats |
|---|---|
| Seating | Detail (US-spec Dodge Dart): 5 |
| Drivetrain | Detail (US-spec Dodge Dart): Front-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Base engine | Detail (US-spec Dodge Dart): 2.0 L Tigershark I4, ~160 hp |
| Turbo engine | Detail (US-spec Dodge Dart): 1.4 L MultiAir turbo I4, ~160 hp |
| Top engine | Detail (US-spec Dodge Dart): 2.4 L Tigershark I4, ~184 hp |
| Transmissions | Detail (US-spec Dodge Dart): 6-speed manual, 6-speed auto, 6-speed DDCT |
| Fuel type | Detail (US-spec Dodge Dart): Petrol |
| Production years | Detail (US-spec Dodge Dart): 2013-2016 (single generation) |
|---|---|
| Platform | Detail (US-spec Dodge Dart): Compact US Wide (Alfa Giulietta-derived) |
| Origin | Detail (US-spec Dodge Dart): Belvidere, Illinois, USA (VIN starts with 1) |
| Top trim | Detail (US-spec Dodge Dart): GT (2.4 L) |
| Efficiency trim | Detail (US-spec Dodge Dart): Aero (1.4 turbo) |
| Infotainment | Detail (US-spec Dodge Dart): Uconnect (higher trims) |
Values are reproduced verbatim from the existing article table. The documents for the specific vehicle govern.
Pre-purchase review
For the Dodge Dart, the agreed inspection plan focuses in particular on vehicle history, visible body and underbody condition, fluid leaks, warning messages, tyres, brakes and accessible suspension components. 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 Darts use SAE lighting, side marker lamps and often lack a rear fog lamp, all of which the TUEV will address.
Typical work includes fitting or activating a rear fog lamp, adapting the headlights, and confirming the odometer and instruments.
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
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.
The 1.4 turbo is the most interesting for efficiency and character, while the 2.4 GT is the sportiest. Both are reasonable; the transmission choice matters more.
Manual and conventional automatic cars are generally durable. The dry dual-clutch (DDCT) is the main weak point and is best avoided.
They date from 2013 to 2016, so a careful condition and rust inspection is more important than with newer imports.
Yes, after routine changes such as a rear fog lamp and lighting adaptation, and confirmation of the instruments.
Yes, its platform is derived from the Alfa Romeo Giulietta, widened and adapted for the US market and built in Illinois.
Usually several weeks, mostly ocean freight plus the individual approval schedule.
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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