Where are Subaru Foresters made in the USA?
In the United States, Subaru Foresters are produced at Subaru's factory in Lafayette, Indiana.
Subaru of Indiana Automotive, Inc. (SIA) in Lafayette serves as the dedicated site for Forester assembly for the U.S. market, forming a key part of Subaru's North American manufacturing footprint. This article explains where U.S.-market Foresters are built and how that fits into Subaru's global production strategy.
US production site: Lafayette, Indiana
The Forester assembled for American buyers is produced at SIA, a long-standing Subaru plant near Lafayette. The facility has produced multiple Subaru models for North America and remains central to Subaru's U.S. supply chain. Vehicles produced here carry the Made in USA designation for U.S. customers.
About Subaru of Indiana Automotive (SIA)
SIA is a Subaru-owned manufacturing facility in Lafayette, Indiana. It focuses on building models for the North American market, including Forester models sold in the United States. The plant supports local employment and the broader Midwest manufacturing ecosystem.
Conclusion: SIA is the essential site for Forester production in the United States.
Global production footprint
While U.S.-market Foresters are built in Indiana, Subaru operates additional Forester production elsewhere to serve other markets. This global spread helps Subaru manage regional demand, logistics, and regulatory considerations.
Before: The Forester model serves customers worldwide, with production locations chosen to optimize supply for each market. This approach allows Subaru to adapt to changing trade policies and currency movements while keeping U.S. supply robust.
- United States: Foresters built at SIA in Lafayette, Indiana, for the U.S. market.
- Japan and other regions: Foresters produced in Subaru's Japanese facilities and other plants to serve non-U.S. markets.
Before listing the locations, note that Forester production is distributed to support multiple regions worldwide.
Conclusion: The U.S.-market Forester is manufactured in Indiana; Subaru maintains a broader global production footprint to support international markets.
Summary
For U.S. buyers, the Subaru Forester is manufactured at Subaru of Indiana Automotive in Lafayette, Indiana, anchoring Subaru's North American production. Globally, Forester production is distributed across multiple plants to serve different regions, ensuring a steady supply for customers at home and abroad.
