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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 Jetta occupies a curious position: it is a German nameplate that lives its fullest life in North America.
Model profile
The relevant generations for import today are the Mk5 (A5, 2005-2010), the Mk6 (A6, 2011-2018) and the Mk7 (A7, 2019-2024, with a mid-cycle refresh for 2025). The Mk6 was a deliberately Americanised car: longer, softer and cheaper to build, with a torsion-beam rear axle on base trims and the return of the 2.5-litre five-cylinder.
Powertrain and equipment
US Jettas cover a wide spread. Early Mk5 and Mk6 cars used the 2.5-litre inline-five (around 150-170 hp), a smooth but thirsty unit unique to North America.
The US range typically runs S, SE, SEL and the GLI performance flagship, with the sedan being by far the dominant body. The SportWagen and Golf-based Alltrack estates are catalogued separately.
Vehicle selection
Jetta supply in the States is enormous. Fleet and rental turnover keep three-to-six-year-old cars flowing, and it is realistic to find low-to-moderate mileage Mk7s with a clean single-owner history.
A used Jetta from the USA suits the buyer who wants a practical, familiar VW sedan with US-market spec, or the enthusiast chasing a GLI at a configuration not sold here.
Vehicle data
| Body style | Compact four-door sedan (SportWagen catalogued separately) |
|---|---|
| Length (Mk7) | approx. 4,702 mm |
| Wheelbase (Mk7) | approx. 2,686 mm |
| Seating | 5 |
| Emissions class | Requires individual assessment for German registration |
| Petrol engines | 2.5L I5, 1.8 TSI, 1.4 TSI (EA211), 2.0 TSI GLI (EA888) |
|---|---|
| Power (1.4 TSI) | approx. 147 hp |
| Power (GLI 2.0 TSI) | approx. 228 hp |
| Transmissions | 6-speed manual, 8-speed automatic, 7-speed DSG (GLI) |
| Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive |
| Fuel tank | approx. 50 litres |
| Platform | PQ35 (Mk5), PQ35-derived (Mk6), MQB (Mk7) |
|---|---|
| Diesel | 2.0 TDI (EA189/EA288) |
| Trunk (sedan) | approx. 399-510 litres depending on generation |
| Assembly | Puebla, Mexico (most US-market cars) |
Values are reproduced verbatim from the existing article table. The documents for the specific vehicle govern.
Pre-purchase review
For the Volkswagen Jetta, the agreed inspection plan focuses in particular on a cold start only where access is authorised, visible leaks, maintenance records and exhaust-aftertreatment 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 Jettas run amber rear turn signals combined into the tail cluster on many trims, MPH-dominant instruments, and often a simpler emissions setup than European equivalents.
Typical work for German approval covers headlight adjustment or replacement for the correct beam pattern, adding a rear fog lamp, sometimes side indicators, and confirming the odometer reads correctly (a kilometre conversion or documentation may be required).
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, particularly the Mk7 and GLI. It shares parts with European VWs, workshops know the engines, and the US market offers deep, well-equipped inventory.
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 1.4 TSI EA211 has a strong record when serviced, with coil packs and the water pump as the main wear items. The GLI 2.0 TSI is robust but needs attention to intake carbon.
Yes, after headlight and rear fog lamp conversion and an odometer check. The individual approval (Einzelabnahme) is routine for this model.
Three-to-six-year-old cars with documented service and a clean history offer the best balance. A verified record matters more than a low odometer alone.
Only with full proof of the emissions recall work and a healthy DPF/EGR system. Otherwise the gasoline TSI cars are the safer choice.
No. We are an independent broker arranging the purchase and import of used vehicles on your behalf, with customs and VAT passed through at cost.
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