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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 RX practically invented the luxury crossover, and America is its biggest market by a wide margin. That means the US used pool is enormous, full of carefully maintained, high-specification cars in a range of engines and trims.
Model profile
The RX has run through several distinct generations. The AL10 (2009-2015) brought the modern RX350 with its 3.5-litre V6 and the first widely successful RX450h hybrid. The AL20 (2016-2022) sharpened the styling, introduced the spindle grille in full, and added the three-row RX350L.
Powertrain and equipment
On the AL20 generation, the mainstay is the 3.5-litre 2GR-FKS V6 (around 295 hp) in the RX350, with the RX450h pairing that V6 with electric drive for a smooth, economical hybrid.
The RX is a five-door, two-row SUV; the discontinued RX350L added a small third row on the AL20.
Vehicle selection
Availability is exceptional. RXs appear constantly at auctions, Lexus certified programmes, and franchised used lots, with mileage that reflects comfortable highway use. Dry southern and western cars arrive rust-free, which matters for German inspection. Lexus's dealer network keeps many cars fully documented, so complete service history is easier to find here than with many rivals.
Vehicle data
| Body style | Detail (AL20 and current gen): 5-door SUV, 2 rows (RX350L: 3 rows) |
|---|---|
| Seating | Detail (AL20 and current gen): 5 (RX350L up to 7) |
| Length | Detail (AL20 and current gen): approx. 4,890 mm (current gen) |
| Width | Detail (AL20 and current gen): approx. 1,920 mm |
| Wheelbase | Detail (AL20 and current gen): approx. 2,850 mm (current gen) |
| AL20 RX350 | Detail (AL20 and current gen): 3.5 L V6 (2GR-FKS), approx. 295 hp |
|---|---|
| Current RX350 | Detail (AL20 and current gen): 2.4 L turbo four, approx. 275 hp |
| RX350h | Detail (AL20 and current gen): 2.5 L hybrid, approx. 246 hp |
| RX500h | Detail (AL20 and current gen): 2.4 turbo hybrid, approx. 366 hp |
| Transmission | Detail (AL20 and current gen): 8-speed auto / eCVT |
| Drive | Detail (AL20 and current gen): FWD or AWD |
| Fuel | Detail (AL20 and current gen): Petrol / hybrid / plug-in hybrid |
| RX450h+ | Detail (AL20 and current gen): plug-in hybrid |
|---|---|
| Build plants | Detail (AL20 and current gen): Cambridge (Canada) and Kyushu (Japan) |
Values are reproduced verbatim from the existing article table. The documents for the specific vehicle govern.
Pre-purchase review
The RX is one of the more dependable luxury SUVs on the market, and that reputation is central to its appeal on import. The 3.5 V6 is a long-lived engine; the main items to watch on higher-mileage AL20 cars are the water pump and routine cooling-system maintenance.
Germany and Europe
US-market headlights use the FMVSS/SAE beam pattern, which differs from the ECE pattern required in the EU, so they may need adjustment or replacement with ECE-compliant units for registration.
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
USCar Trader manages these steps as your broker and intermediary, without owning the vehicle or adding a margin.
Questions and answers
It can be, especially for a well-optioned hybrid or F Sport in a configuration that is scarce locally. Value depends on the specific car's condition, history, and total landed cost.
The AL20's 3.5 V6 is smooth and proven; the current hybrids offer better economy. Choose based on whether efficiency or simplicity matters more to you.
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.
Very reliable by class standards; watch the water pump on high-mileage V6 cars and have hybrid batteries checked, but chronic faults are rare.
The previous AL20 generation offered the seven-seat RX350L; the current RX is two-row, with the larger TX serving three-row buyers.
Yes, after routine work such as a rear fog lamp and correct headlight aim, followed by individual approval where no COC is available.
No. USCar Trader is an independent broker and intermediary for used US vehicles, with no manufacturer partnership and no margin on the car.
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