Where are the 2025 Subaru Foresters built?
The 2025 Subaru Foresters are primarily manufactured at Subaru's production facilities in Lafayette, Indiana, United States. Subaru has been producing the popular Forester SUV model at this plant since the vehicle's introduction in 1997.
Subaru's Lafayette, Indiana Manufacturing Plant
Subaru's Lafayette, Indiana plant is the main production site for the Forester model, as well as several other Subaru vehicles sold in North America. The plant first opened in 1989 and has undergone several expansions and upgrades over the years to keep up with growing demand for Subaru's lineup of all-wheel-drive cars and SUVs.
The Lafayette facility utilizes a highly automated production process and employs over 6,000 workers. In addition to the Forester, the plant also manufactures the Ascent, Outback, and Legacy models for the U.S. and Canadian markets.
Subaru's Global Manufacturing Footprint
While the majority of Foresters are built in Indiana, Subaru also has manufacturing operations in other parts of the world to serve global markets:
- Subaru's Gunma Manufacturing Division in Japan produces Foresters for the domestic Japanese market.
- Subaru's plant in Ōta, Gunma, Japan manufactures Foresters for export to other regions, including Europe.
- Subaru has a joint venture facility with Chery Automobile in Deyang, China that produces Foresters for the Chinese market.
By having a global manufacturing footprint, Subaru is able to efficiently meet demand for the Forester SUV around the world.
