Many popular cars sold in the U.S. are manufactured elsewhere. Brands like Toyota, Honda, and BMW have extensive U.S. plants, but a significant number of models, especially subcompacts, luxury vehicles, and those from European or Korean brands, are imported. The key factor is the final assembly point, which is listed on the vehicle's window sticker. This doesn't necessarily reflect the origin of all parts but indicates where the car was put together.
A common misconception is that a brand's country of origin dictates where a specific model is built. For example, while Honda builds the Accord and CR-V in the U.S., the Civic Hatchback is primarily sourced from the UK. Similarly, many American-brand vehicles, like the Ford Bronco Sport, are assembled in Mexico.
| Car Model | Brand Origin | Primary Assembly Location(s) |
|---|
| Kia Telluride | South Korea | West Point, Georgia, USA |
| Honda Civic Hatchback | Japan | Swindon, UK / Greensburg, Indiana, USA |
| Mercedes-Benz GLE | Germany | Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA |
| Toyota Camry | Japan | Georgetown, Kentucky, USA / others |
| Ford Bronco Sport | USA | Hermosillo, Mexico |
| BMW X5 | Germany | Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA |
| Mazda CX-30 | Japan | Salamanca, Mexico |
| Subaru Crosstrek | Japan | Lafayette, Indiana, USA |
| Volvo S60 | Sweden | Charleston, South Carolina, USA |
| Chevrolet Blazer | USA | Ramos Arizpe, Mexico |
To be certain, always check the Monroney sticker (the window sticker) on any new car. It is legally required to list the final assembly point and the percentage of U.S./Canadian parts content. This is the most accurate way to know where a specific vehicle was built.
