10 Vehicles That Are More American Than You May Think

Because of the trade war unleashed by U.S. President Donald Trump, many Canadians have chosen to avoid buying products that come from south of the border. And with Prime Minister Mark Carney's decision to impose similar counter-tariffs on vehicles imported from the U.S., which are expected to lead to price increases at car dealerships, the situation is not getting any better.

What complicates matters and creates a lot of confusion, of course, is the fact that the North American auto industry and supply chains are highly integrated, with parts and vehicles often crossing several borders before landing in driveways. The best-selling, U.S.-built Ford F-150 uses components and materials sourced from over 20 different countries.

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Therefore, buyers should never rely solely on a vehicle’s badge. The Buick Encore GX is almost as Korean as a Hyundai Kona, for example. Incidentally, the label on the door frame of each vehicle can tell you where it was manufactured. If the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) starts with 1, 4 or 5, it's assembled in the U.S.

In addition, the American Automobile Labeling Act (AALA) requires automakers to specify the percentage of U.S./Canadian content in all the vehicles they sell. A complete table of 2025 models is available on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) website.

With this information in mind, here are 10 vehicles that are more American than you may think:

Just About Every Acura

Percentage of U.S./Canadian content: up to 70%

With the exception of the all-new 2025 Acura ADX, assembled in Mexico, Honda's luxury brand sells vehicles that all come from factories in Ohio, including the popular RDX. Most also use American-made engines and transmissions.

Most BMW SUVs

Percentage of U.S./Canadian content: up to 32%

From the X3 to the XM, most of the German manufacturer's SUVs are assembled at a factory in South Carolina. Their engines and transmissions, however, come from the other side of the Atlantic.

Honda Accord

Percentage of U.S./Canadian content: 60%

The Civics and CR-Vs sold in Canada are largely made in Ontario, but almost all the other Honda models we can purchase come from the U.S. Such is the case with the Accord midsize sedan, assembled in Ohio.

Hyundai Santa Cruz

Percentage of U.S./Canadian content: 60%

Hyundai's compact pickup is the most American of all Korean-branded vehicles. Assembled in Alabama at the same plant that produces the Santa Fe, the Santa Cruz features an American-made engine and transmission.

Mazda CX-50

Percentage of U.S./Canadian content: up to 60%

Most Mazda models come from factories in Japan. The Mazda3, on the other hand, arrives from Mexico, while the CX-50 (including the hybrid variant) is assembled in Alabama at a plant shared with the Toyota Corolla Cross.

Nissan Altima

Percentage of U.S./Canadian content: 50%

Nissan is another Japanese brand with a strong presence on the North American continent. The Versa and Sentra are produced in Mexico, but some of its other models are born in the U.S. Not just SUVs and pickups, but also the Altima sedan, which is manufactured at plants in Tennessee and Mississippi.

Polestar 3

Percentage of U.S./Canadian content: N/A

Originally built in China, the Swedish-designed Polestar 3 electric luxury crossover now comes from a factory in South Carolina—as does the Volvo EX90—for both the American and Canadian markets.

Subaru Outback

Percentage of U.S./Canadian content: 50%

Subaru’s manufacturing operations are split between the U.S. and Japan. The Outback uses Japanese-made engines and transmissions, but the units sold in Canada come from a plant in Indiana.

Toyota Camry

Percentage of U.S./Canadian content: 55%

The venerable Camry is not so much a Japanese sedan now. In fact, it even stopped being sold in Japan in late 2023. Production for the North American market takes place in Kentucky alongside the Lexus ES, some RAV4 Hybrids and soon a three-row electric SUV.

Volkswagen ID.4

Percentage of U.S./Canadian content: up to 71%

Initially produced in Germany, Canadian-bound ID.4 electric crossovers have been manufactured at a plant in Tennessee since mid-2023 alongside the Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport.