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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.
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The Lexus CT 200h took Toyota's proven hybrid drivetrain and wrapped it in a premium compact hatchback body, aimed at buyers who wanted Lexus refinement and reliability in a small, economical package.
Model profile
The CT existed as a single generation, sold in the US as the CT 200h from the 2011 model year through 2017. It shared its full-hybrid mechanicals and platform with the Toyota Prius and the European Auris, but rode on a more sophisticated rear suspension and carried a genuinely upscale interior. A mid-cycle refresh around 2014 sharpened the spindle-grille styling and updated the infotainment.
Powertrain and equipment
The CT 200h uses Toyota's Hybrid Synergy Drive: a 1.8-liter 2ZR-FXE Atkinson-cycle four-cylinder paired with an electric motor and a nickel-metal-hydride battery, for a combined system output of about 134 hp.
The CT is a five-door hatchback only. US trims centered on the base CT 200h, the sportier-looking F Sport with unique styling and tuning, and well-equipped Premium and luxury packages adding leather, navigation, premium audio and a moonroof.
Vehicle selection
Supply is good and consistent, with 2011–2017 cars available across a wide mileage band.
Import a CT 200h if you want a premium, economical, low-stress compact for city and commuting use, with Lexus reliability and a quiet cabin.
Vehicle data
| Body style | Detail (typical): 5-door hatchback |
|---|---|
| Seating | Detail (typical): 5 |
| Drivetrain | Detail (typical): Front-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Engine | Detail (typical): 1.8L 2ZR-FXE Atkinson four |
| Hybrid system | Detail (typical): Full hybrid (HSD), NiMH battery |
| Combined output | Detail (typical): ~134 hp |
| Transmission | Detail (typical): eCVT (electronic CVT) |
| Drive modes | Detail (typical): EV, Eco, Normal, Sport |
| Fuel type | Detail (typical): Petrol-electric hybrid |
| Fuel economy | Detail (typical): Very high (Prius-based) |
| Generation | Detail (typical): Single (2011–2017 US) |
|---|---|
| 0–60 mph | Detail (typical): ~9.8 s |
| Assembly | Detail (typical): Japan (verify by VIN) |
| Trims | Detail (typical): Base, F Sport, Premium |
Values are reproduced verbatim from the existing article table. The documents for the specific vehicle govern.
Pre-purchase review
The CT 200h is one of the more dependable cars you can import, sharing the well-understood Toyota hybrid drivetrain. The main age-related items are the hybrid battery, which can lose capacity on very high-mileage cars but is repairable at module level, and the small 12-volt auxiliary battery, which fails more often than the hybrid pack and causes odd electrical faults when weak.
Germany and Europe
US CTs use miles-based clusters, US lighting without a rear fog lamp, and federal emissions calibration.
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 includes fitting or coding a rear fog lamp, adapting the lighting, converting the speedometer to km/h where required, and confirming the odometer and 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 Lexus CT is planned around the specific listing, location, documents and commissioned service scope.
Questions and answers
Yes — it uses Toyota's proven hybrid system and is among the more dependable compact imports available.
Excellent; it shares Prius hybrid mechanicals and returns very high efficiency, especially in city driving.
No. The CT 200h is front-wheel drive only, with an eCVT.
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.
Typically many years; capacity fades only on very high-mileage cars and can be addressed at module level.
No. F Sport is a styling and chassis package; every CT shares the same 134 hp hybrid drivetrain.
Yes. As an independent broker we source the car and coordinate escrow, freight, customs, TÜV and registration.
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