Subaru is originally a Japanese brand, and its headquarters and roots are in Japan, but today Subaru cars are made in both Japan and the United States.

Quick Scoop

  • Subaru is a Japanese automaker, founded as part of Fuji Heavy Industries (now Subaru Corporation) in Japan.
  • Modern Subaru vehicles are primarily manufactured in Japan (Gunma/Yajima plants) and in the USA (Lafayette, Indiana).
  • Some regional markets may also be supplied from additional facilities serving Asia-Pacific, but the core identity of Subaru remains Japanese.

Where Subaru Is Made

  • Japan: Gunma and Yajima plants build many core models (like Forester, WRX, and others) and represent Subaru’s traditional manufacturing base.
  • United States: Subaru of Indiana Automotive in Lafayette, Indiana, builds high-volume models for North America, such as Outback, Ascent, and others depending on model year.

In short, if you’re asking “Subaru made in which country?”, the brand is Japanese, with major car production in Japan and the USA today.

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