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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 · Lexus
The Lexus ES is one of the most widely traded near-luxury sedans in North America, which means a deep, liquid used market and plenty of choice for a European buyer.
Price:58,188.00 USD
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Model profile
Two generations dominate the current used pool. The sixth generation (XV60, 2013 to 2018) moved the ES onto the larger Avalon/Camry platform and introduced the ES 300h hybrid alongside the familiar ES 350 V6. From roughly 2015 these cars were assembled at Toyota's Georgetown, Kentucky plant for the North American market.
Powertrain and equipment
The ES 350 uses Toyota's 2GR series 3.5-litre V6, rated around 268 hp in the sixth generation and 302 hp (2GR-FKS with direct and port injection) in the seventh, paired with a six-speed automatic on older cars and a smooth eight-speed on the newer ones.
The ES is a four-door sedan only. US trims range from the well-equipped base car through Luxury and Ultra Luxury, with the F Sport adding adaptive dampers, unique seats and cosmetic changes rather than more power.
Vehicle selection
Supply is excellent. The ES sells in large volumes across the US, so you can be selective on colour, trim and history.
The used ES suits a buyer who wants a comfortable, low-drama executive sedan and is happy with front-wheel drive.
Vehicle data
| Body style | Typical used Lexus ES (7th gen): Four-door sedan |
|---|---|
| Length | Typical used Lexus ES (7th gen): approx. 4,975 mm |
| Wheelbase | Typical used Lexus ES (7th gen): approx. 2,870 mm |
| Seating | Typical used Lexus ES (7th gen): 5 |
| ES 350 engine | Typical used Lexus ES (7th gen): 3.5 L V6 (2GR-FKS) |
|---|---|
| ES 350 output | Typical used Lexus ES (7th gen): approx. 302 hp |
| ES 300h engine | Typical used Lexus ES (7th gen): 2.5 L four + hybrid (A25A-FXS) |
| ES 300h combined output | Typical used Lexus ES (7th gen): approx. 215 hp |
| ES 250 engine | Typical used Lexus ES (7th gen): 2.5 L four, AWD |
| Transmission | Typical used Lexus ES (7th gen): 8-speed auto / eCVT (hybrid) |
| Drive | Typical used Lexus ES (7th gen): Front-wheel (AWD on ES 250) |
| Fuel | Typical used Lexus ES (7th gen): Petrol / petrol-hybrid |
| Platform | Typical used Lexus ES (7th gen): Toyota GA-K |
|---|---|
| Assembly | Typical used Lexus ES (7th gen): Kyushu (JP) / Georgetown (US) |
Values are reproduced verbatim from the existing article table. The documents for the specific vehicle govern.
Pre-purchase review
Lexus ES reliability is a genuine strength; the V6 and hybrid drivetrains are among the most durable in the segment. That said, do your homework. Sixth-generation V6 cars can develop oil consumption or weeping VVT and cam-cover seals with age. Water pumps on the 2GR eventually leak.
Germany and Europe
US ES sedans run amber rear turn signals in many cases but often lack a rear fog lamp, use MPH-primary instruments and carry US-spec headlight beam patterns.
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 is limited: adapt or replace headlights where the beam pattern is non-compliant, fit or activate a rear fog lamp, and have the odometer and any displays evaluated.
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 ES is planned around the specific listing, location, documents and commissioned service scope.
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.
The ES 300h hybrid for low running costs, the ES 350 V6 for maximum smoothness. Both are highly reliable.
Only the four-cylinder ES 250 (2021 onward) offers AWD; the V6 and hybrid are front-wheel drive.
Usually yes. American cars often carry ventilated seats, premium audio and the full safety suite even on mid trims.
Age-related oil seepage and water-pump leaks on the V6, the 12V battery on hybrids, and older infotainment quirks. Nothing systemic.
Typically several weeks, driven mainly by ocean freight scheduling and TUEV appointment availability.
No. We are an independent broker for used US vehicles only, with no manufacturer partnership and no vehicle margin.
Available VIN, title and history information can be reviewed in the vehicle profile. USCar Trader can also arrange a separately booked on-site inspection within a scope agreed in advance.
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