Which Subaru is built in the USA?
Subaru currently builds several models in the United States, most notably at the Subaru of Indiana Automotive plant in Lafayette, Indiana. The Impreza, Crosstrek and Ascent are produced in the U.S. at this facility. Other Subaru models are assembled elsewhere around the world.
This article explains which models are manufactured domestically, where production happens, and how U.S. output fits into Subaru’s global manufacturing footprint.
Where Subaru builds in the United States
The company’s primary U.S. production site is Subaru of Indiana Automotive (SIA) in Lafayette, Indiana. This facility serves as Subaru’s main American manufacturing hub, producing several models specifically for the U.S. market and supporting U.S. demand with domestically assembled vehicles.
SIA: Subaru of Indiana Automotive in Lafayette
At SIA, Subaru has focused production around Impreza-based vehicles and related models, including the Crosstrek and the three-row Ascent, reinforcing Subaru’s commitment to domestically assembled vehicles for the North American market.
US-built models
Below are the Subaru models commonly assembled in the United States for the North American market. The list reflects current assembly as of recent years.
- Impreza family (sedan and hatch) – built at SIA and serving as the foundation for related models.
- Crosstrek (XV) – built at SIA on the Impreza platform, tuned for the crossover segment.
- Ascent – Subaru’s three-row SUV, assembled at the Lafayette plant for U.S. buyers.
Note: While these models are built in the United States, Subaru sources components globally and periodically adjusts production to meet demand. Some models are exported or produced in other regions for global markets.
Models built outside the USA
Subaru’s international production network also builds vehicles outside the United States. Notably, sport-styled models and several performance-oriented models are assembled in Japan for global markets. For example, the WRX and BRZ are primarily assembled in Japan, reflecting Subaru’s broader overseas manufacturing footprint.
Beyond the United States, Subaru operates multiple plants in Japan and elsewhere to supply global demand, with production decisions shaped by model redesigns, regional demand, and supply-chain considerations.
Summary
Subaru currently builds several core models in the United States at Subaru of Indiana Automotive in Lafayette, Indiana: the Impreza, Crosstrek, and Ascent. This U.S. production supports availability for American buyers and remains a key part of Subaru’s manufacturing strategy. Other models are produced abroad, including the WRX and BRZ in Japan, as part of Subaru’s global production network.
Which car is 100% made in the USA?
No car sold in the U.S. is entirely made in America using only parts made in America. Not one single vehicle. Many vehicles from American companies, like Ford, Chevy, and Stellantis (which owns brands like Jeep and Ram), are assembled in Canada and Mexico.
Which Subaru models are built in the USA?
Every Subaru Model Made In The USA
- Subaru Ascent [Currently made in U.S.]
- Subaru Legacy [Currently made in U.S.]
- Subaru Outback [Currently made in U.S.]
- Subaru Crosstrek [Currently made in U.S.]
- Subaru Impreza [Historically made in U.S.]
- Subaru Tribeca [Historically made in U.S.}
- Subaru Baja [Historically made in U.S.]
What Subaru models are still made in Japan?
Subarus are made in six factories around the world, four of which are in Japan: Subaru-chō, building the Impreza, WRX, BRZ, and Crosstrek, as part of an 82-acre facility in Ota, Gunma Prefecture, Japan.
Does Subaru have an American factory?
Zero-Landfill Assembly Plant
The Subaru of Indiana Automotive zero-landfill plant is the home of North American Subaru production, employing over 5,600 Associates.
