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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 · Jeep
The Compass is Jeep's compact crossover, and it sold in serious numbers across North America, which keeps the US used market well stocked.
Model profile
The first-generation Compass (MK, 2007–2017) was a soft-roader built on a car platform and is generally best avoided today. The second generation (MP, from 2017) is the one worth importing: a proper Jeep-styled compact SUV with a stiffer structure, better interior and available serious off-road hardware in Trailhawk form.
Powertrain and equipment
Through most of the second generation, the US engine was the 2.4-litre Tigershark four making around 180 hp. Front-wheel-drive cars used a six-speed automatic, while all-wheel-drive versions paired with a nine-speed automatic (the 948TE).
The Compass is a five-door compact SUV only. Trims run Sport, Latitude, Limited and the off-road Trailhawk, with various sub-packages such as Latitude Lux and Altitude appearing over the years. The Trailhawk is the enthusiast pick thanks to its 4x4 Low system, skid plates and red tow hooks.
Vehicle selection
Because the Compass served both retail and rental duty, the used pool skews toward three- to six-year-old cars with 40,000 to 90,000 miles.
A US Compass import makes sense when you want a specific configuration — a well-optioned turbo Limited or a genuine Trailhawk — at a competitive US price.
Vehicle data
| Vehicle class | Compact SUV (five-door) |
|---|---|
| Length (MP) | approx. 4,394 mm |
| Wheelbase | approx. 2,636 mm |
| Seating | 5 |
| Base engine | 2.4 L Tigershark I4, ~180 hp |
|---|---|
| Turbo engine (2022+) | 2.0 L turbo I4, ~200 hp |
| Transmission (FWD) | 6-speed automatic |
| Transmission (AWD 2.4) | 9-speed automatic (948TE) |
| Transmission (turbo) | 8-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive or Active Drive AWD |
| Fuel | Petrol |
| Generations (US) | MK (2007–2017), MP (2017–present) |
|---|---|
| Off-road trim | Trailhawk with 4x4 Low |
| Typical build plant (US market) | Toluca, Mexico |
| Typical import mileage | 40,000–90,000 mi |
Values are reproduced verbatim from the existing article table. The documents for the specific vehicle govern.
Pre-purchase review
Compass reliability is average for the class, with a few specific things to watch.If expressly commissioned, feasible at the vehicle location and approved by the seller, USCar Trader can arrange a driving assessment to document observable shift quality, shudder, hesitation or driveline noise; service and repair records are reviewed separately. The 2.4 Tigershark can consume oil on higher-mileage cars, so check levels and records.
Germany and Europe
US Compass models run amber rear indicators on some trims, US headlight aim, mph instruments and often no rear fog lamp.
Typical changes include adding or converting a rear fog lamp, adjusting headlights to the European beam pattern, verifying the amber indicators and confirming the odometer in kilometres.
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.
It can shift roughly and hesitate.If expressly commissioned, feasible at the vehicle location and approved by the seller, USCar Trader can arrange a driving assessment to document observable shift quality, shudder, hesitation or driveline noise; service and repair records are reviewed separately.
The post-2022 turbo Limited or a genuine Trailhawk are the strongest picks for engine and capability.
Usually a rear fog lamp and headlight adjustment; both are routine during individual approval.
The Trailhawk is genuinely capable with 4x4 Low and extra clearance; other trims are light-duty crossovers.
Generally acceptable but can consume oil at higher mileage, so check the service history.
Cars from dry southern and western states are usually rust-free, which helps at inspection.
No — we are an independent broker and source each Compass to order with no vehicle margin.
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