Where is the Subaru XV made?
The Subaru XV is produced at more than one factory around the world. The short answer: it is manufactured in the United States and in Japan, with production allocated to other markets based on demand and logistics.
In detail, the XV (known as the Crosstrek in North America) is built at specific plants to serve regional needs. Subaru has historically relied on its Lafayette, Indiana, facility for North American output, while many international markets source XV models from its Japanese operations. Production patterns can shift from year to year in response to demand, trade rules, and supply-chain considerations.
Production sites by market
Below are the primary assembly locations that have been used to produce the XV/Crosstrek for major regions. This helps explain why a car bought in different countries may have a distinct origin.
- United States and Canada — Subaru of Indiana Automotive (SIA), Lafayette, Indiana. XV/Crosstrek models built for North American markets.
- Global/export markets — Oizumi Plant, Gunma Prefecture, Japan. XV variants intended for multiple regions are commonly produced here and then shipped to international destinations.
These are the primary production hubs for the XV/Crosstrek, though exact sourcing can vary by model year and market.
Why production is distributed
The multi-plant approach helps Subaru balance demand, shorten delivery times, and manage currency and tariff considerations while leveraging shared components across the Impreza-based platform that underpins the XV/Crosstrek.
- Demand-driven allocation — plants focus on markets with high volume to minimize wait times for customers.
- Logistics and trade considerations — proximity to ports and regional distribution hubs influences where cars are assembled.
- Platform sharing — the XV/Crosstrek shares components with the Impreza, enabling flexible production across sites.
In practice, buyers should expect the XV/Crosstrek to originate from one of these two primary hubs, with occasional regional variations based on production planning.
Summary
The Subaru XV is not tied to a single factory. Its production is spread mainly between Subaru of Indiana Automotive in Lafayette, Indiana, for North American models, and the Oizumi Plant in Gunma, Japan, for many international markets. Market demand, logistics, and platform-sharing considerations determine where a specific car is built, making the XV a globally distributed model rather than a product from one fixed location.
