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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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Two generations of the Toyota 4Runner must be distinguished in the North American market. The fifth generation covers model years 2010 through 2024 and dominates current used supply. The sixth generation started with model year 2025.
Model profile
Both generations remain body-on-frame sport utility vehicles. Before a listing is selected, its model year, trim, drivetrain and available history are reconciled; data for the newer vehicle does not replace the used-market facts for the fifth generation.
Powertrain and equipment
The US-market fifth generation uses the 4.0-litre V6 with a five-speed automatic. From model year 2025, the sixth generation is offered with a 2.4-litre turbo petrol engine and eight-speed automatic; the electrified i-FORCE MAX is available on selected grades. Toyota states up to 278 horsepower for the 2.4-litre turbo and up to 326 combined horsepower for i-FORCE MAX. Those figures belong exclusively to the sixth generation and are not carried over to older used vehicles.
Vehicle selection
4Runners hold value strongly in the US precisely because they are durable and desirable, so bargains are rare but supply is steady.
A used 4Runner suits buyers who want a genuinely capable off-road SUV with proven Toyota mechanicals and long-term durability, rather than a car-based crossover.
Vehicle data
| Engine | 4.0-litre V6 |
|---|---|
| Transmission | Five-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | Rear- or four-wheel drive depending on specification |
| Base engine | 2.4-litre turbo petrol, up to 278 hp |
|---|---|
| Hybrid | i-FORCE MAX, up to 326 combined hp |
| Transmission | Eight-speed automatic |
Generations and technical figures are shown separately. The model year, specification and records for the specific vehicle remain decisive.
Pre-purchase review
For fifth-generation vehicles, the review focuses on traceable maintenance, visible frame and underbody condition, accessible four-wheel-drive components and signs of earlier off-road or towing use.
For a sixth-generation vehicle, the agreed scope additionally covers the turbo, cooling and, where fitted, hybrid components relevant to that exact powertrain, together with warning messages and software status.
Germany and Europe
As a US-market SUV, the 4Runner comes with an mph speedometer, US lighting (frequently no separate rear fog lamp, red turn signals on some years), DOT glazing and US emissions tuning.
Typical work includes adding or converting a rear fog lamp, adapting the headlights to ECE beam pattern, confirming a km/h speedometer, and documenting 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
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.
No. In line with the order, USCar Trader can coordinate seller contact, inspection, purchase processing, escrow and the subsequent import steps. The customer retains the purchase decision and approval.
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.
Total cost depends on factors including purchase price, location, transport, insurance, port handling, possible adaptation and the treatment of the specific transaction. A reliable calculation therefore requires a selected vehicle. Please contact USCar Trader before purchase.
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.
The actual scope depends on model year, specification and approval records. Typical review areas include lighting, the rear fog lamp, speed display and documents for individual approval; the specific vehicle is decisive.
A reliable duration cannot be inferred from the model name. Seller procedure, location, inspection, pickup, port handling, ocean freight, customs, technical work and appointment availability determine the schedule for the specific order.
Depending on the order, USCar Trader coordinates pickup, inland transport, port handover, ocean freight, insurance and customs handling, followed by any required technical adaptation, approval, registration and delivery.
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