Built in the USA (Mostly)
Buying a “made-in-America” car isn’t as simple as picking a domestic badge anymore. The 2025 Cars.com American-Made Index (AMI) breaks it down—measuring where vehicles are assembled, how much of their parts come from the U.S., how much factory employment they provide, and the origin of their engines and transmissions.
The results might surprise you. EVs dominate, “foreign” brands make strong showings, and some household names don’t even crack the top 20. Here’s the countdown of the 30 most American-made vehicles this year—according to the data.
30: Hyundai IONIQ 5
Hyundai’s stylish electric crossover finishes 30th, marking how far U.S. EV manufacturing has come. Built in Georgia, the IONIQ 5 benefits from local assembly, solid U.S./Canada parts sourcing, and growing domestic employment within Hyundai’s rapidly expanding American network.
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29: Chevrolet Corvette
Still proudly built in Bowling Green, Kentucky, the Corvette blends tradition with modern precision. While some components are imported, its engine, transmission, and final assembly all happen in the U.S.—keeping this iconic sports car near the top of the domestic ranks.
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28: Lincoln Aviator
Lincoln’s luxury three-row SUV is assembled in Chicago and powered by U.S.-made drivetrains. Its high parts content and domestic workforce push it into the top 30, showing that high-end luxury and “made in America” can still go hand in hand.
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27: Jeep Wagoneer
Assembled in Michigan, the Jeep Wagoneer blends large-SUV comfort with real U.S. production roots. It’s powered by domestically built engines and transmissions, employing thousands across Stellantis’ American operations. Big, bold, and proudly built here.
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26: Hyundai Santa Cruz
The small truck-crossover hybrid lands 26th thanks to its Alabama assembly plant and strong local supply chain. It’s quirky, efficient, and more “American-made” than many legacy trucks—a surprise showing for Hyundai’s first U.S.-built pickup.
25: Dodge Durango
The Durango rolls out of Detroit with solid U.S. assembly credentials and domestic employment figures. Imported parts knock it down a few slots, but its big-SUV personality still reflects classic American design and workforce strength.
24: Toyota Camry
Assembled in Georgetown, Kentucky, the Camry continues to blend global engineering with U.S. manufacturing. It remains one of the best-selling sedans in the country and a reliable contributor to American factory jobs and domestic supply chains.
23: Ford Explorer
Built in Chicago, the Explorer maintains Ford’s long-time commitment to U.S. production. Its engine and transmission sourcing help keep it near the top quarter of the AMI list, showing that legacy automakers still hold their ground.
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22: Ford F-150 Lightning
Ford’s all-electric pickup lands just outside the top 20. Built in Dearborn, Michigan, it scores high for domestic assembly and employment but dips slightly due to imported battery components. Still, it’s a major win for American EV manufacturing.
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21: Jeep Wrangler 4xe
The plug-in hybrid version of Jeep’s iconic Wrangler is assembled in Toledo, Ohio, alongside its gas sibling. Despite its electric tech, it retains a heavily domestic build, earning a top-quarter rank in the AMI list.
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20: Nissan Pathfinder
Manufactured in Smyrna, Tennessee, the Pathfinder proves Nissan’s strong U.S. presence. Its domestic assembly, American workforce, and partial U.S. engine sourcing keep it a steady performer on the American-Made Index year after year.
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19: Chevrolet Colorado
Chevy’s midsize pickup, built in Missouri, remains a solid American-made choice. It combines U.S. assembly with domestic drivetrain production, proving that smaller trucks can compete with EVs and SUVs on the AMI scoreboard.
18: Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid
This hybrid SUV, built in Huntsville, Alabama, highlights Toyota’s expanding American footprint. Between its U.S. assembly, local labor, and North American engine sourcing, the Corolla Cross Hybrid shows how hybrid tech and domestic manufacturing can align.
17: Kia Sportage
Another Georgia-built Kia makes the list. The Sportage crossover has become a domestic success story—assembled in the U.S., employing American workers, and delivering competitive local parts content for a brand once seen as purely foreign.
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16: Acura Integra
Built in Ohio, the revived Integra gives a sporty spin to the “made-in-America” story. With domestic assembly, locally sourced engines, and strong workforce ties, Acura’s small luxury car proudly continues the Honda-Acura U.S. manufacturing legacy.
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15: Honda Accord
The Accord has been made in Marysville, Ohio, for over 40 years, employing thousands of American workers. Its engines, transmissions, and parts are heavily domestic, helping it stay one of the most reliably “American” sedans on the market.
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14: Acura RDX
The RDX luxury SUV, assembled in East Liberty, Ohio, balances refined design with U.S. production. It combines American-sourced drivetrains and domestic labor, highlighting Acura’s ongoing investment in American plants and skilled technicians.
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13: Jeep Wrangler
Few vehicles embody “made in America” like the Wrangler. Assembled in Toledo, Ohio, with domestic engines and transmissions, it ranks high thanks to Jeep’s century-old U.S. manufacturing roots and all-American off-road DNA.
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12: Honda Pilot
Another Alabama-built SUV, the Pilot blends practicality with local craftsmanship. Domestic parts sourcing and home-grown drivetrain components make it a key contributor to Honda’s strong AMI presence across multiple models.
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11: Acura MDX
Built in Ohio, the MDX brings luxury SUV comfort to the American factory floor. Its domestic assembly and U.S.-built engines keep Acura among the top automakers contributing to American manufacturing.
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10: Volkswagen ID.4
VW’s Tennessee-assembled ID.4 cracks the top 10—an impressive feat for a foreign brand. High U.S./Canada parts content, local labor, and American-made batteries help this EV earn its stars on the AMI chart.
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9: Honda Passport
Sharing Honda’s Alabama assembly line, the Passport combines rugged utility with domestic production. Its engines, transmissions, and parts content all help sustain U.S. manufacturing jobs across the South.
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8: Honda Odyssey
The family minivan remains one of the most American-made vehicles of any type. Built in Lincoln, Alabama, it features U.S.-built powertrains and extensive local parts sourcing, keeping families—and factory workers—rolling smoothly.
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7: Honda Ridgeline
Honda’s unibody pickup proves that practicality can be patriotic. Assembled in Alabama with domestic engines and transmissions, it scores high for U.S. jobs and component sourcing in the AMI methodology.
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6: Kia EV6
Kia’s electric flagship earns sixth place thanks to its Georgia assembly plant, North American battery components, and rapidly expanding U.S. workforce. It’s one of the strongest AMI showings ever for a Korean-brand vehicle.
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5: Jeep Gladiator
The Gladiator is the highest-ranked traditional pickup on the list. Built in Toledo, Ohio, it combines domestic parts, American assembly, and deep-rooted brand heritage—a modern truck that truly lives up to its name.
4: Tesla Model X
Built in Fremont, California, the Model X shares Tesla’s vertically integrated U.S. production model. Domestic components, homegrown labor, and locally built powertrains push it near the very top.
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3: Tesla Model S
Tesla’s luxury sedan continues to rank among the most American-made vehicles. Assembled in the U.S. with domestically sourced drivetrains and batteries, it reflects the company’s deep commitment to homegrown production.
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2: Tesla Model Y
Tesla’s best-selling crossover lands in second place. With dual U.S. assembly plants, high parts content, and strong domestic workforce involvement, the Model Y epitomizes large-scale American EV manufacturing.
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1: Tesla Model 3
The most American-made car of 2025 is the Tesla Model 3. From its Fremont and Austin plants to its U.S.-built motors and battery packs, it tops every AMI metric—assembly, parts, employment, and sourcing. It’s as homegrown as a car can get.
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