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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 · Hyundai
The Hyundai Veloster is one of the few genuinely unconventional compacts of the last decade, and the US used-car market is where most of them ended up.
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Model profile
The first-generation Veloster (FS) launched for the 2012 model year and ran through 2017. It arrived with a naturally aspirated 1.6-litre Gamma four and, from 2013, a turbocharged Veloster Turbo that lifted the car from a styling exercise into something that could actually keep pace with a warm hatch.
Powertrain and equipment
Three powertrains dominate US listings. The base 2.0-litre Nu MPI four (Gen 2) produces roughly 147 hp and is the fuel-economy choice. The 1.6-litre Gamma turbo (both generations) delivers around 201 hp and pairs with either a six-speed manual or a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic.
The Veloster only ever existed as a three-door coupe-hatch, so body-style choice is simple; the decision is really about trim and engine. US trims spanned the base 2.0, the Turbo, Turbo R-Spec (manual-only, minimal weight), Turbo Ultimate (leather, larger infotainment), and the N.
Vehicle selection
Veloster supply in the United States is healthy, with a long tail of 2012–2017 first-gen cars at higher mileage and a tighter pool of 2019–2022 second-gen examples.
Importing a used Veloster from the USA makes the most sense for two kinds of buyer: the enthusiast chasing a manual Veloster N that is genuinely scarce in Germany, and the pragmatist who wants a distinctive, well-equipped compact that has already depreciated.
Vehicle data
| Body style | Detail (varies by trim/year): 3-door coupe-hatch (2+1 doors) |
|---|---|
| Length | Detail (varies by trim/year): ~4,240 mm (Gen 2) |
| Width | Detail (varies by trim/year): ~1,800 mm |
| Wheelbase | Detail (varies by trim/year): ~2,650 mm |
| Kerb weight | Detail (varies by trim/year): ~1,300–1,430 kg |
| Seating | Detail (varies by trim/year): 4 |
| Base engine | Detail (varies by trim/year): 2.0 L Nu MPI I4, ~147 hp |
|---|---|
| Turbo engine | Detail (varies by trim/year): 1.6 L Gamma T-GDI I4, ~201 hp |
| Veloster N engine | Detail (varies by trim/year): 2.0 L Theta II turbo, 250–275 hp |
| Transmissions | Detail (varies by trim/year): 6-speed manual, 6-speed auto, 7-speed DCT, 8-speed DCT (N) |
| Drivetrain | Detail (varies by trim/year): Front-wheel drive |
| Fuel | Detail (varies by trim/year): Petrol (premium recommended on turbo/N) |
| Generations | Detail (varies by trim/year): FS (2012–2017), JS (2019–2022) |
|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h (N) | Detail (varies by trim/year): ~5.6–5.9 s |
| Build plant | Detail (varies by trim/year): Ulsan, South Korea |
Values are reproduced verbatim from the existing article table. The documents for the specific vehicle govern.
Pre-purchase review
For the Hyundai Veloster, 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-market Velosters run amber rear turn signals in many years, imperial instrument clusters (mph primary), and daytime running light configurations set for North America.
Typical work for German approval includes fitting a rear fog lamp, adjusting or replacing headlights to meet EU photometric requirements, confirming the speedometer reads in km/h (or fitting a compliant cluster), and verifying tyre and emissions compliance.
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.
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.
For enthusiasts, often yes. The manual N is genuinely rare in Germany, and the US market has the deepest supply of clean, well-optioned cars.
Yes, all US Velosters are left-hand drive, which suits German roads.
Anywhere from around 40,000 miles on late N cars to over 120,000 on early base models. Documentation matters more than the number.
It is generally durable but can feel jerky at low speeds; a clean service history and a test of low-speed behaviour are advisable.
Typically several weeks from purchase to registration, depending on ocean freight schedules and TUEV appointment availability.
No. USCar Trader is an independent broker. You buy the vehicle; we help you find, verify, ship and register it.
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