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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 · Honda
The Honda Civic is a global icon, but the US-market versions have their own flavor — different trims, the turbocharged Si, and the cult Type R, plus body styles and equipment that differ from European cars.
Model profile
The two generations most relevant to importers are the tenth (2016–2021) and the eleventh (2022–present). The tenth generation was a leap forward: a stiffer chassis, turbocharged engines, and sharp styling that revived the Civic's reputation. It came as a sedan, a coupe (through 2020), and a hatchback, plus the hot Si and Type R.
Powertrain and equipment
The tenth-generation Civic offered a 2.0-liter naturally aspirated four (158 hp) and a 1.5-liter turbo (174–180 hp) in higher trims.
US Civics came as a four-door sedan, a two-door coupe (tenth generation only), and a five-door hatchback, with trims spanning LX, Sport, EX, EX-L and Touring, plus the performance Si and Type R.
Vehicle selection
Few compacts are as widely available as the Civic. It sold in enormous volume to private buyers who tend to maintain them well, so clean, low-mileage examples are common.
An imported Civic suits buyers who want a genuinely reliable, efficient compact with a US twist — whether that is a specific trim, the manual Si, or the Type R.
Vehicle data
| Body style | Honda Civic (2016–2021, 1.5 Turbo): Compact sedan / coupe / hatchback |
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| Seats | Honda Civic (2016–2021, 1.5 Turbo): 5 |
| Length (sedan) | Honda Civic (2016–2021, 1.5 Turbo): approx. 4,631 mm |
| Width | Honda Civic (2016–2021, 1.5 Turbo): approx. 1,799 mm |
| Wheelbase | Honda Civic (2016–2021, 1.5 Turbo): approx. 2,700 mm |
| Engine | Honda Civic (2016–2021, 1.5 Turbo): 1.5 L L15 turbo I4 |
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| Power | Honda Civic (2016–2021, 1.5 Turbo): 174–180 hp (128–134 kW) |
| Torque | Honda Civic (2016–2021, 1.5 Turbo): 162 lb-ft (220 Nm) |
| Transmission | Honda Civic (2016–2021, 1.5 Turbo): CVT (Si/Type R: 6-speed manual) |
| Drivetrain | Honda Civic (2016–2021, 1.5 Turbo): Front-wheel drive |
| Fuel | Honda Civic (2016–2021, 1.5 Turbo): Gasoline (regular; premium for Si/Type R) |
| Base engine | Honda Civic (2016–2021, 1.5 Turbo): 2.0 L R20 NA, 158 hp |
| Type R engine | Honda Civic (2016–2021, 1.5 Turbo): 2.0 L K20C1 turbo, 306 hp |
| Trunk (sedan) | Honda Civic (2016–2021, 1.5 Turbo): approx. 428 L |
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Values are reproduced verbatim from the existing article table. The documents for the specific vehicle govern.
Pre-purchase review
The Civic is among the most dependable compacts on the market, but there are specific Honda Civic common problems to know. The 1.5-liter turbo is prone to fuel dilution — gasoline seeping into the engine oil, most noticeable in cold climates and on short trips; check the oil level and smell, and confirm software updates were applied.
Germany and Europe
US Civics differ from European cars in trim mix, some equipment, and the availability of the coupe and the US-spec Si.
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 Civic changes include fitting a rear fog lamp, coding or adapting the lighting so turn signals and daytime running lights comply, and 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 import process for a Honda Civic is planned around the specific listing, location, documents and commissioned service scope.
Questions and answers
Yes. The Civic is one of the most dependable compacts available. The main watch point is fuel dilution on the 1.5 turbo, which is manageable with software updates and normal driving.
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.
Yes. Both are popular imports; the Si and Type R are manual-only and hold value strongly, so verify history and check for track use or modification.
It is gasoline mixing into the engine oil, most noticeable in cold climates and short trips. Honda issued updates to reduce it; confirm they were applied and check the oil.
By container or RoRo ocean freight from a US port to a German port, then customs clearance and TÜV approval.
Commonly a rear fog lamp, compliant lighting and 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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