Which Honda models are made in Alabama?
Honda Manufacturing of Alabama in Lincoln, Alabama currently builds the Honda Pilot, Ridgeline, and Passport for the North American market.
This article explains how Alabama fits into Honda's U.S. manufacturing network, which models are produced there, and what that means for Honda's regional production strategy. Alabama's role reflects Honda's broader focus on SUVs and pickup trucks in the United States, with production allocated to facilities based on demand, platform sharing, and capacity planning.
Current Honda models produced in Alabama
Below is the current lineup produced at Honda Manufacturing of Alabama for sale in North America.
- Honda Pilot
- Honda Ridgeline
- Honda Passport
These models represent Honda's emphasis on three-row SUVs and traditional pickups at the Lincoln, Alabama site, aligning with regional demand and platform efficiency.
Where Alabama fits in Honda's U.S. production footprint
Honda Manufacturing of Alabama is one of the company’s key U.S. plants, focusing on light trucks and family-oriented SUVs. Located in Lincoln, the plant plays a central role in supplying the North American market and supporting Honda's regional supply chain and employment in the Southeast.
Location and focus
The Lincoln, Alabama facility specializes in assembling crossovers and pickups, leveraging shared platforms to maximize efficiency across Pilot, Ridgeline, and Passport production cycles.
Implications for buyers and the market
The Alabama plant’s output helps Honda meet strong demand for larger SUVs and trucks in the U.S. and Canada, contributing to model availability, pricing stability, and regional job creation.
Summary
As of 2025, Honda Manufacturing of Alabama in Lincoln produces the Pilot, Ridgeline, and Passport for the North American market. The plant reinforces Honda's southeastern manufacturing footprint and its focus on SUVs and pickups, while production allocations can shift with market demand and strategic planning. For the latest updates, readers should check Honda's official plant announcements and quarterly manufacturing notes.
What does Honda make in Alabama?
In addition to its pickup truck and SUV models, the plant also manufactures the Honda Odyssey minivan and V-6 engines for all its models. The $16 million Post-Production facility, which opened in April 2023, adds accessory packages to Ridgeline, Pilot and Passport vehicles. Most vehicles produced are sold domestically.
What cars are assembled in Alabama?
Cars made in Alabama include models from Honda, Hyundai, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz, and Toyota. These include the Honda Ridgeline, Odyssey, Passport, and Pilot; the Hyundai Santa Cruz and various other Hyundai and Genesis models; Toyota Corolla Cross; and a range of Mercedes-Benz SUVs. Mazda and Toyota also have a joint venture plant.
Honda
- Models: Ridgeline, Odyssey, Passport, and Pilot
- Plant: Honda Manufacturing of Alabama in Lincoln
Hyundai
- Models: Santa Cruz, Tucson, and others including the Genesis GV70
- Plant: Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama (HMMA) in Montgomery
Mazda and Toyota
- Models: A variety of models, including the Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid
- Plant: A joint venture plant, Mazda Toyota Manufacturing, in Huntsville
Mercedes-Benz
- Models: Various SUVs
- Plant: Mercedes-Benz U.S. International (MBUSI) near Vance
What Honda cars are made in Alabama?
Honda Manufacturing of Alabama
- Honda Odyssey.
- Honda Pilot.
- Honda Ridgeline.
- Honda Passport.
- Honda J engine.
Where are 2026 Honda passports made?
The 2026 Honda Passport is made at the Honda Alabama Auto Plant in Lincoln, Alabama. Production for the all-new 2026 models started there in early 2025.
- The plant in Lincoln, Alabama, is the sole location for building the 2026 Honda Passport.
- The facility also produces other Honda vehicles, including the Pilot, Odyssey, and Ridgeline.
- The V6 engine for the Passport is also built at the Alabama plant, while the 10-speed automatic transmission is made in Georgia.
