A good quick answer is: plenty of cars are made in America, but the “most American” ones are often Tesla models, and some non-U.S. brands like Honda, Toyota, Subaru, and Kia also build vehicles in U.S. plants.

Quick Scoop

If you mean “what cars are made in America,” the answer depends on whether you mean assembled in the U.S. or built with the most American parts content. Cars.com’s 2026 American-Made Index highlights the most American-built vehicles, while Consumer Reports lists specific U.S.-made models by category.

Examples of U.S.-made models

  • Honda Civic.
  • Toyota Camry.
  • Subaru Crosstrek.
  • Kia EV6, which Edmunds says has the most American parts content of any vehicle on sale today.

Important distinction

  • “Made in America” can mean assembled in the U.S., but that does not always mean every part is American-made.
  • Some foreign-brand vehicles are built in U.S. factories and can rank highly on American-made lists.

Current context

Recent coverage in 2026 has focused on U.S. auto-content rules and how much of a vehicle’s parts and materials should come from the United States, which keeps the “made in America” question especially relevant right now.

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Model Why it stands out
Tesla models Often rank at or near the top of American-made lists.
Honda Civic Named by Consumer Reports as a best car made in the USA.
Toyota Camry Also listed by Consumer Reports as a best U.S.-made car.
Subaru Crosstrek Listed by Consumer Reports in the U.S.-made lineup.
Kia EV6 Reported by Edmunds as having the most American parts content.

Bottom line

If you want a truly American-made car, check both where it is assembled and how much U.S. content it uses, because those are not always the same thing.