0049 (0)89 2000 791 00
Mo - Fr 8:00am - 8:00pm
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 · Mitsubishi
The Mitsubishi Outlander is one of the more sensible ways into a seven-seat compact SUV, and the US used market carries a deep pool of well-equipped examples that rarely surface in the same volume in Germany.
Model profile
For import purposes the relevant cars are the third generation (2013–2021, chassis code GF/GG) and the current fourth generation (2022 onwards, GN/GM). The third-gen Outlander received meaningful facelifts in 2016 (the "Dynamic Shield" nose) and again in 2019, along with steady interior and NVH improvements.
Powertrain and equipment
US third-gen cars were sold with the 2.4-litre 4B12 four-cylinder (around 166 hp) driving a CVT, and, on GT trims through roughly 2020, the 3.0-litre 6B31 V6 (about 224 hp) with a conventional six-speed automatic. The V6 GT is the one enthusiasts hunt for.
The Outlander is a five-door SUV with a standard third row, making it a genuine 5+2. US third-gen trims ran ES, SE, SEL and GT; the fourth generation offers ES, SE, SEL, and the loaded LE and Platinum-style top grades.
Vehicle selection
Availability is strong. Third-generation cars turn up across a wide mileage band, from lightly used one-owner SEL examples to higher-mileage fleet and family cars.
A used US Outlander import makes sense if you want three rows of seating in a compact footprint, prefer the newer fourth-generation cabin and S-AWC traction, or specifically want the discontinued V6 GT that Europe never received in this form.
Vehicle data
| Body style | Detail (generation-dependent): 5-door compact SUV, standard third row (5+2) |
|---|---|
| Seating | Detail (generation-dependent): Up to 7 |
| Length (Gen 4) | Detail (generation-dependent): approx. 4,720 mm |
| Petrol engine (Gen 3) | Detail (generation-dependent): 2.4L 4B12 I4, ~166 hp |
|---|---|
| V6 (Gen 3 GT) | Detail (generation-dependent): 3.0L 6B31 V6, ~224 hp (to ~2020) |
| Petrol engine (Gen 4) | Detail (generation-dependent): 2.5L PR25DD I4, ~181 hp |
| Transmission | Detail (generation-dependent): CVT (4-cyl); 6-speed automatic (V6) |
| Drivetrain | Detail (generation-dependent): FWD or AWD; S-AWC on Gen 4 |
| Fuel | Detail (generation-dependent): Petrol (regular) |
| Towing (typical) | Detail (generation-dependent): approx. 680–1,600 kg depending on drivetrain |
| Fuel tank | Detail (generation-dependent): approx. 55–63 litres |
| Generations (import-relevant) | Detail (generation-dependent): Gen 3 (2013–2021), Gen 4 (2022–present) |
|---|---|
| Origin marking | 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. |
Values are reproduced verbatim from the existing article table. The documents for the specific vehicle govern.
Pre-purchase review
The Outlander's reputation for reliability is solid but not flawless. The most-discussed weak point on third-generation cars is the CVT: earlier units can show shudder, whine or premature wear if fluid was never serviced, so a documented CVT fluid change history is worth its weight in gold. Infotainment lag and occasional Bluetooth/USB glitches are common on pre-2019 cars.
Germany and Europe
US Outlanders typically run amber rear turn signals or combined red units, headlight aiming and beam patterns set for US roads, and daytime running lights that may need reconfiguration.
Typical approval work is modest: converting or verifying rear lighting, fitting a rear fog lamp (mandatory in Germany and absent on US cars), confirming the speedometer reads in km/h or adding a conversion, and headlight adjustment.
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
Yes. Both the third and fourth generations can be imported as used vehicles and approved for German registration via individual approval where required.
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 fourth-generation 2.5L with S-AWC is the modern all-rounder; the third-gen 3.0L V6 GT appeals to buyers who want something Europe never offered.
They are reliable when serviced. Insist on documented CVT fluid changes and test for smooth, shudder-free acceleration.
Menus work but maps and units are US-set; European maps and km/h display are usually addressed at approval.
Typically several weeks, driven mainly by ocean freight scheduling and the customs and TÜV steps on arrival.
Yes. As a broker we search the US market to your exact spec rather than selling from stock.
More vehicles