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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 Kia Stinger was the car that made people look twice at the badge.
Model profile
The Stinger ran on a single generation, internally CK, unveiled at Detroit in 2017 and reaching US showrooms as a 2018 model. It shared its rear-biased platform philosophy with the Genesis G70 and used a design penned under Gregory Guillaume, with the long dash-to-axle proportions of a classic gran turismo.
Powertrain and equipment
Two turbocharged petrol engines defined the US Stinger. The entry unit was the 2.0-litre Theta II turbo four (around 255 hp), replaced from 2022 by a 2.5-litre turbo four rated near 300 hp.
The Stinger is only a five-door liftback — there was never a coupe or wagon. US trim ladders shifted over the years but centred on base/GT-Line four-cylinder cars and the GT, GT1 and GT2 V6 models.
Vehicle selection
Because the Stinger sold in steady numbers across the States, supply is healthy and geographically spread. Typical used examples run from 2018 to 2023 with mileages between roughly 30,000 and 90,000 miles. The four-cylinder cars are the most common and cheapest to run; clean V6 GT cars command a premium and move quickly.
Vehicle data
| Body style | 5-door fastback sport sedan (liftback) |
|---|---|
| Length | approx. 4,830 mm |
| Wheelbase | approx. 2,905 mm |
| Kerb weight | approx. 1,780–1,930 kg |
| Top engine | 3.3 L Lambda II twin-turbo V6 |
|---|---|
| Power (GT) | 365–368 hp / approx. 510 Nm |
| Base engine | 2.0 L / later 2.5 L turbo four |
| Transmission | 8-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | RWD or AWD (LSD on GT) |
| Fuel tank | approx. 60 L |
| Generations | One (CK, 2018–2023 US market) |
|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h (GT) | approx. 4.7–4.9 s |
| Top speed (GT) | approx. 270 km/h |
| Boot capacity | approx. 406 L (1,114 L folded) |
| Assembly | Sohari, South Korea |
Values are reproduced verbatim from the existing article table. The documents for the specific vehicle govern.
Pre-purchase review
Stinger reliability is generally strong, but there are known weak points worth checking. The 2.0-litre Theta II turbo has a history of oil consumption and, in some cases, engine concerns tied to Kia's wider Theta program — verify service records and any completed campaigns.
Germany and Europe
US Stingers run amber rear turn signals in many cases but often lack a rear fog lamp, and headlight aiming follows the US pattern — both are standard TÜV correction points.
Typical TÜV work covers headlight adjustment or replacement to the EU beam pattern, adding a functioning rear fog lamp, and confirming the odometer and speedometer.
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
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 3.3 twin-turbo V6 GT is the enthusiast choice; the four-cylinder cars are cheaper to run and insure.
Yes. Kia's European dealer network supplies most service parts, as the car was also sold in Europe.
Most US cars fall between 30,000 and 90,000 miles; verify service history rather than mileage alone.
Broadly yes, with the caveats around 2.0T oil use and routine direct-injection carbon maintenance.
Typically several weeks door to door, depending on freight scheduling and customs.
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