I have noticed that many CGTs for sale in europe are listed as "not US import", so now I am curious as to what differences there might be between US and european CGTs. I konw there have been various issues with us and european models such as the BMW Nikasil problem - but I was unaware that there is any such issue with the CGT.

Also, have there been any changes between the 2004 and 2006 model CGT?

 

The differences are minor; instrument cluster, external lighting (reflex reflectors required for USA?), external mirror glass, key & seat belt warning & power windows systems need to be reprogrammed (set to USA mode with PIWIS), USA requires a VIN tag on the windshield pillar and the front & rear bumpers ($$$). That is all you need to modify to bring a ROW CGT into the USA.

 

No differences other than (like Jason said), Dept of Trans related
things including the color of side lights, seat belt buzzers, etc.

Engine, trans, gearing, and brakes are the same spectacular
items regardless of destination of car...

Notice the car in the European Gumball does not have any "side
marker lights" behind the headlights.
In the second picture (at Crystal Cove, California), notice the
side marker lights that Our US CGT's have. I believe the
license plate area is large enough to accomodate all types
of license plates.

Marty K.

 

Thank you for your kind and informative answers