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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 Nissan Versa is America's entry-level Nissan sedan, a practical subcompact built to a price and sold in very large numbers.
Model profile
The Versa name has covered several generations in the US. The first generation (C11, 2007–2012) arrived as both a sedan and a practical hatchback and became known for surprising interior space. The second generation (N17, 2012–2019) focused hard on value, becoming one of the cheapest new cars in America; the Versa Note hatchback was sold alongside it.
Powertrain and equipment
The Versa has always been front-wheel drive with a small, economy-focused four-cylinder petrol engine. The current N18 uses the 1.6-litre HR16DE producing roughly 122 hp, paired with either a five-speed manual on the base trim or Nissan's Xtronic CVT on higher trims.
In its current form the Versa is a four-door sedan; the Note was the hatchback variant of the previous generation.
Vehicle selection
Supply in the United States is abundant.
The Versa makes sense for a buyer who wants a cheap, dependable, easy-to-park sedan and specifically wants a US example, perhaps to match an existing American car, for a returning resident, or simply because a particular clean car came up.
Vehicle data
| Body style | Typical figures (US-market Nissan Versa): Subcompact four-door sedan (Note: hatchback, prior gen) |
|---|---|
| Length (N18) | Typical figures (US-market Nissan Versa): approx. 4,495 mm |
| Wheelbase (N18) | Typical figures (US-market Nissan Versa): approx. 2,620 mm |
| Seating | Typical figures (US-market Nissan Versa): 5 |
| Layout | Typical figures (US-market Nissan Versa): Front engine, front-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Current engine | Typical figures (US-market Nissan Versa): 1.6 L HR16DE inline-4 |
| Output | Typical figures (US-market Nissan Versa): approx. 122 hp |
| Transmission | Typical figures (US-market Nissan Versa): 5-speed manual (base) or Xtronic CVT |
| Fuel | Typical figures (US-market Nissan Versa): Petrol |
| Fuel economy | Typical figures (US-market Nissan Versa): Strong for the class |
| Drive wheels | Typical figures (US-market Nissan Versa): Front |
| Typical US mileage | Typical figures (US-market Nissan Versa): Wide range; many high-mileage fleet cars, so select carefully |
| Generations | Typical figures (US-market Nissan Versa): C11 (2007–2012), N17 (2012–2019), N18 (2020–present) |
|---|---|
| Assembly | Typical figures (US-market Nissan Versa): Aguascalientes, Mexico (typical) |
Values are reproduced verbatim from the existing article table. The documents for the specific vehicle govern.
Pre-purchase review
The Versa is mechanically simple, which helps reliability, but the CVT deserves the closest attention on any used example.
Germany and Europe
US cars use mph speedometers, US federal lighting and typically lack a rear fog lamp required for German registration.
Typical work includes fitting or converting a rear fog lamp, confirming headlight compliance and documenting the odometer in kilometres. The inspector checks brakes, emissions data and identity against the VIN.
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
The Versa is the sedan; the Versa Note was the hatchback version of the previous generation. They share mechanicals but differ in body style.
The CVT is the main reliability watch point.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.
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 specific transaction. Please contact USCar Trader before purchase so the calculation reflects the selected vehicle.
Yes, with standard adaptations such as a rear fog lamp and lighting checks, via individual approval.
Many mechanical parts are shared with other Nissan models and are obtainable; some US-specific trim may need ordering.
Typically several weeks from purchase to registration, mainly determined by ocean freight and inspection scheduling.
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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