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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 Element is one of those cars that Europe largely missed and North America quietly loved.
Price:7,000.00 USD
Price:17,599.00 USD
Price:9,990.00 USD
Price:8,998.00 USD
Price:13,950.00 USD
Model profile
The Element ran as a single generation from the 2003 to 2011 model years, built on a modified first-generation CR-V platform. Honda facelifted it twice: a 2007 update sharpened the styling and added the sporty SC (Street) trim, and a further 2009 refresh brought minor tweaks before production ended. Early cars (2003–2006) wore grey composite lower body cladding; later cars offered fully body-coloured panels.
Powertrain and equipment
Every Element used Honda's 2.4-litre K24 i-VTEC inline-four, one of the most respected four-cylinders Honda ever made. Output ran from around 156 hp in early cars to roughly 166 hp after the 2007 update, with a broad, willing torque curve.
One body only: the five-door, four-seat boxy wagon-SUV. US trims ran DX, LX and EX, with the SC arriving in 2007 as a lowered, monochrome, sportier-looking front-drive-only version.
Vehicle selection
Elements have a devoted following in the States, which keeps clean examples circulating even years after production ended.
The Element suits people who need genuine, rugged practicality with Honda reliability underneath: dog owners, cyclists, tradespeople, campers and anyone who wants a small SUV that shrugs off dirt.
Vehicle data
| Body style | Detail (typical US-spec): 5-door compact SUV (4 seats) |
|---|---|
| Length | Detail (typical US-spec): approx. 4,300 mm |
| Wheelbase | Detail (typical US-spec): approx. 2,575 mm |
| Height | Detail (typical US-spec): approx. 1,780 mm |
| Seating | Detail (typical US-spec): 4 |
| Rear doors | Detail (typical US-spec): Rear-hinged, pillarless |
| Engine | Detail (typical US-spec): 2.4 L K24 i-VTEC I4 |
|---|---|
| Power | Detail (typical US-spec): approx. 156–166 hp |
| Torque | Detail (typical US-spec): approx. 218 Nm |
| Transmission | Detail (typical US-spec): 5-speed manual or 5-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | Detail (typical US-spec): FWD or Real Time AWD |
| Fuel | Detail (typical US-spec): Petrol |
| Production years | Detail (typical US-spec): 2003–2011 |
|---|---|
| Assembly plant | Detail (typical US-spec): East Liberty, Ohio, USA |
Values are reproduced verbatim from the existing article table. The documents for the specific vehicle govern.
Pre-purchase review
The Element is one of the more dependable used SUVs you can import, thanks largely to the bulletproof K24 engine and Honda's proven transmissions. The main maintenance item on AWD cars is the rear differential fluid: Honda's Real Time system needs its specific dual-pump fluid changed on schedule, and neglected units can whine or judder in tight turns.
Germany and Europe
As a US-market model, the Element runs FMVSS lighting (often red rear indicators, no rear fog lamp), a speedometer primarily in mph, and US-band radio hardware.
Typical modifications include adding a rear fog lamp, converting rear indicators and headlights to ECE specification, and confirming the odometer is presented acceptably.
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. It was never sold new here, so a used US import is the standard way to get one, and it registers after individual approval.
Very. The K24 engine and Honda transmissions are durable; the main upkeep item is the AWD rear-differential fluid.
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.
Both are reliable. Manuals are rarer and appeal to enthusiasts; automatics are easier for daily use.
The Real Time AWD versions cope well with snow and light off-road use, which is why European buyers favour them.
No. We are an independent broker for used US vehicles, acting on your behalf with no manufacturer partnership.
Mainly lighting changes — a rear fog lamp and ECE headlights and indicators.
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