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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 · Kia
The K5 is the car that replaced the Optima and, in doing so, turned a sensible mid-size sedan into something genuinely striking.
Model profile
The K5 (internally DL3) launched globally in 2019 and reached the US as a 2021 model. It sits on Hyundai-Kia's N3 platform, shared with the Sonata, and received a styling refresh for the 2025 model year with revised front and rear treatments and an updated dual-screen dashboard. Because the line is recent, imported examples are late-model cars with contemporary safety and connectivity, not aged vehicles.
Powertrain and equipment
The core US engine is the 1.6-litre turbocharged four (Smartstream), producing around 180 hp and paired with an eight-speed automatic. The GT flagship steps up to a 2.5-litre turbocharged four with roughly 290 hp and an eight-speed wet dual-clutch transmission, making it a genuinely quick sedan.
The US range runs LXS, GT-Line, LX, EX and the GT, all as a single four-door sedan. GT-Line brings the sporty look with turbo power and available AWD, while EX focuses on comfort and equipment. The GT is the performance headline.
Vehicle selection
Because the K5 is recent, the American used market is full of low-mileage, late-model cars, many off lease.
A used K5 suits the buyer who wants a bold, modern sedan with generous equipment and, in GT form, real performance, at a specification not available in Germany.
Vehicle data
| Body style | Mid-size four-door sedan |
|---|---|
| Length | approx. 4,905 mm |
| Wheelbase | approx. 2,850 mm |
| Seating | 5 |
| Emissions class | Requires individual assessment for German registration |
| Base engine | 1.6L turbo I4 Smartstream, approx. 180 hp |
|---|---|
| GT engine | 2.5L turbo I4, approx. 290 hp |
| Torque (1.6T) | approx. 265 Nm |
| Transmission (1.6T) | 8-speed automatic |
| Transmission (GT) | 8-speed wet dual-clutch (DCT) |
| Drivetrain | FWD; AWD available on 1.6T |
| Platform | Hyundai-Kia N3 |
|---|---|
| Generation | DL3, 2021-present (2025 refresh) |
| Trunk | approx. 456 litres |
| Assembly | West Point, Georgia, USA (most US-market cars) |
Values are reproduced verbatim from the existing article table. The documents for the specific vehicle govern.
Pre-purchase review
The K5 has a generally strong record, helped by Kia's modern engine family, but there are points to watch.
Germany and Europe
US K5s use MPH instruments, North American emissions calibration and US lighting. Connected services (Kia Connect, built-in navigation) may be region-locked to the US.
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 work covers headlight adjustment or replacement for the European beam pattern, fitting a rear fog lamp, sometimes side indicators, and verifying the odometer, which reads in miles and may require conversion or documentation.
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 Kia K5 is planned around the specific listing, location, documents and commissioned service scope.
Questions and answers
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.
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.
The GT uses a 2.5-litre turbocharged four with roughly 290 hp and an eight-speed wet dual-clutch, making it a genuinely fast sedan.
The 1.6T's eight-speed automatic is dependable.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.
Yes, after headlight and rear fog lamp conversion and an odometer check. The individual approval is straightforward for this recent model.
2021-2024 cars offer low mileage and modern equipment; the 2025 refresh brought updated styling and a dual-screen dashboard.
No. We are an independent broker; the vehicle price, customs and VAT are passed through, and our role is arranging purchase and import.
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