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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.
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The Lancer earned a cult following in North America, from the sensible ES sedan to the rally-bred Evolution.
Model profile
The Lancer most relevant to importers is the generation sold in the US from the 2008 to 2017 model years (the CY/CZ platform), a compact four-door sedan with a five-door Sportback sibling. The preceding US Lancer ran from roughly 2002 to 2007 and introduced American buyers to the Evolution VIII and IX.
Powertrain and equipment
US Lancers used Mitsubishi's 4B-series four-cylinders: a 2.0-litre 4B11 (around 152 hp) in ES and lower GT trims, and a 2.4-litre 4B12 (around 168 hp) in higher GT and SE grades. Transmissions were a five-speed manual or a CVT (INVECS-III).
Body styles are the four-door sedan and the Sportback hatch. US trims ranged through DE, ES, GT and SE for the mainstream cars, plus the Ralliart and the Evolution X (GSR and MR) at the top.
Vehicle selection
Ordinary Lancers are plentiful and cheap in the US, so importers can be selective about condition and history.
A mainstream Lancer import makes sense if you want a specific clean example or a manual-transmission car that is hard to find locally.
Vehicle data
| Body styles | Detail (US-market Lancer, 2008–2017): 4-door sedan / 5-door Sportback |
|---|---|
| Length | Detail (US-market Lancer, 2008–2017): approx. 4570 mm (sedan) |
| Wheelbase | Detail (US-market Lancer, 2008–2017): approx. 2635 mm |
| Seats | Detail (US-market Lancer, 2008–2017): 5 |
| Base engine | Detail (US-market Lancer, 2008–2017): 2.0 L 4B11 I4, approx. 152 hp |
|---|---|
| Larger engine | Detail (US-market Lancer, 2008–2017): 2.4 L 4B12 I4, approx. 168 hp |
| Ralliart engine | Detail (US-market Lancer, 2008–2017): 2.0 L 4B11T turbo, approx. 237 hp |
| Evolution X engine | Detail (US-market Lancer, 2008–2017): 2.0 L 4B11T turbo, approx. 291 hp |
| Transmissions | Detail (US-market Lancer, 2008–2017): 5-speed manual, CVT, 6-speed TC-SST |
| Drivetrain (mainstream) | Detail (US-market Lancer, 2008–2017): Front-wheel drive |
| Drivetrain (Ralliart/Evo) | Detail (US-market Lancer, 2008–2017): All-wheel drive (S-AWC on Evo) |
| Fuel | Detail (US-market Lancer, 2008–2017): Petrol (premium on turbo cars) |
| Production plant | Detail (US-market Lancer, 2008–2017): Mizushima, Japan |
|---|---|
| US model years | Detail (US-market Lancer, 2008–2017): 2008–2017 (this generation) |
| Notable trims | Detail (US-market Lancer, 2008–2017): ES, GT, SE, Ralliart, Evolution X |
Values are reproduced verbatim from the existing article table. The documents for the specific vehicle govern.
Pre-purchase review
For the Mitsubishi Lancer, the agreed inspection plan focuses in particular on vehicle history, visible body and underbody condition, fluid leaks, warning messages, tyres, brakes and accessible suspension components. USCar Trader can document these points through a separately commissioned on-site inspection; inaccessible areas or unauthorised road tests are explicitly recorded as unchecked.
Germany and Europe
US Lancers run amber front side markers, US headlamp beam patterns and miles-based instruments. The Evolution and Ralliart drivetrains match global cars mechanically, which helps with parts.
Expect to add or convert a rear fog lamp, adapt headlamps to European beam patterns, and confirm the odometer.
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
For everyday use, a clean naturally aspirated GT or ES. For enthusiasts, a documented, unmodified Evolution X or Ralliart — those benefit most from the wider US supply.
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.
They can be, with regular fluid changes and gentle use.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.
It is capable but needs frequent fluid changes and a healthy clutch pack. Verify service records before buying a twin-clutch car.
Yes, but non-standard parts may need documentation or reversal for TÜV. We assess each car and flag what is needed.
Usually several weeks from purchase to registration, driven by ocean freight and the customs and TÜV steps.
Mainstream service parts are widely available, and the Evolution/Ralliart drivetrain shares much with global cars. Some US-specific trim may need sourcing.
The records required for purchase, export, transport, approval and assessment of the specific vehicle depend on the transaction. Before purchase, USCar Trader agrees the required scope with you and supports the process within the commissioned service.
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