Where are 2024 Subaru Forester made?
The 2024 Subaru Forester is produced at two primary plants to serve global markets: Subaru of Indiana Automotive in Lafayette, Indiana, for North American models, and Subaru’s Gunma plant in Japan for Japan and most other regions.
Production Locations
Here are the two principal production sites handling Forester assembly as of 2024:
- Subaru of Indiana Automotive (SIA), Lafayette, Indiana, United States — Foresters built for the North American market, typically aligned with U.S. specifications and emission standards.
- Gunma Plant, Gunma Prefecture, Japan — Foresters produced for Japan and a broad range of export markets outside North America.
In practice, the exact mix can vary by model year and regional demand, with North American units largely sourced from the Indiana facility and many international units manufactured at the Gunma plant.
Market Alignment and Production Timing
North American market
For the United States and Canada, most Foresters have been assembled at SIA in Lafayette to meet regional specifications and supply needs. This aligns production with North American demand cycles and dealer networks.
Other regions
Foresters intended for markets outside North America are typically produced at the Gunma plant in Japan, reflecting Subaru’s global manufacturing strategy and regional regulatory requirements. This arrangement helps distribute production capacity across the company’s global network.
Summary
As of 2024, the Subaru Forester is manufactured primarily at two sites: SIA in Lafayette, Indiana for North America, and the Gunma plant in Japan for Japan and other international markets. Market demands and production shifts can influence the exact allocation, but these two facilities remain the core production hubs for the model.
