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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 · Toyota
The Venza is one of those Toyota nameplates that means two very different cars depending on the model year, which makes the used US market genuinely interesting for European buyers.
Model profile
The first-generation Venza (chassis AV10, 2008–2015 model years) launched as Toyota's answer to the Nissan Murano — a Camry-based crossover with a long wheelbase, large glass area and a slightly avant-garde stance on standard 19- or 20-inch wheels. It was assembled at Toyota's Georgetown, Kentucky plant.
Powertrain and equipment
First-generation cars came with either a 2.7-litre 1AR-FE four-cylinder (around 181 hp) or the well-known 2GR-FE 3.5-litre V6 (roughly 268 hp), both paired to a six-speed automatic (U660E/U760E). Front-wheel drive was standard, with on-demand all-wheel drive optional.
The Venza has always been a five-seat, five-door crossover — there is no coupe, pickup or three-row variant. First-gen US trims were broadly LE, XLE and Limited, with leather, panoramic roof and JBL audio available higher up the range.
Vehicle selection
Supply is healthy. First-generation Venzas turn up regularly with mileages that reflect their age, often as one- or two-owner family cars from milder-climate states, which is worth prioritising to avoid road-salt corrosion. Second-generation hybrids are newer, lower-mileage and command stronger demand.
Vehicle data
| Body style | Detail (generation dependent): 5-door, 5-seat crossover |
|---|---|
| Length (Gen 1) | Detail (generation dependent): ~4,801 mm |
| Length (Gen 2) | Detail (generation dependent): ~4,646 mm |
| Seating | Detail (generation dependent): 5 |
| Gen 1 engines | Detail (generation dependent): 2.7L I4 (1AR-FE), 3.5L V6 (2GR-FE) |
|---|---|
| Gen 1 output | Detail (generation dependent): ~181 hp / ~268 hp |
| Gen 2 powertrain | Detail (generation dependent): 2.5L hybrid (system ~219 hp) |
| Transmission | Detail (generation dependent): 6-speed auto (Gen 1) / e-CVT (Gen 2) |
| Drive | Detail (generation dependent): FWD or AWD (E-Four on Gen 2) |
| Fuel (Gen 2) | Detail (generation dependent): Petrol-electric hybrid |
| Gen 1 assembly | Detail (generation dependent): Georgetown, Kentucky, USA |
|---|---|
| Gen 2 assembly | Detail (generation dependent): Japan |
| Wheels | Detail (generation dependent): 18–20 inch |
| Production years | Detail (generation dependent): 2008–2015; 2020–2024 |
Values are reproduced verbatim from the existing article table. The documents for the specific vehicle govern.
Pre-purchase review
The Venza inherits proven Toyota mechanicals, so major failures are rare. On the 2GR-FE V6, watch for the historic oil-line issue on early builds and check for any lingering water-pump weep; the six-speed automatic is durable if serviced. First-gen cars can suffer from worn front strut mounts and, on high-mile examples, dashboard rattles and failing power-tailgate struts.
Germany and Europe
US Venzas run amber rear turn signals in many cases but often lack a rear fog lamp, use miles-per-hour instrumentation and carry US daytime-running-light logic.
Typical work includes fitting or activating a rear fog lamp, adapting the lighting to ECE requirements, converting the speedometer reading and confirming the odometer, and providing documentation for the individual approval.
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 generations can be imported and registered after TUEV individual approval and customs clearance.
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.
Both are strong. The V6 first-gen is mechanically simple and durable; the hybrid second-gen is efficient and largely trouble-free in this age range.
The V6 suits relaxed long-distance driving; the hybrid suits low fuel consumption. Choose by use case.
Ocean freight plus clearance and TUEV typically spans several weeks; timing depends on sailing schedules and paperwork.
Roof drain blockage, tailgate struts and strut mounts on Gen 1; 12-volt battery and recalls on Gen 2.
Yes. We arrange inspection and use escrow so funds release only on delivery.
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