Subaru cars are mainly made in Japan and the United States, with most global production still centered in Japan’s Gunma Prefecture and a major additional plant in Lafayette, Indiana (USA).

Main manufacturing locations

  • Japan (Gunma Prefecture) : Subaru builds a large share of its global vehicles at several plants in Gunma, including facilities in Subaru-chō and Yajima.
  • United States (Lafayette, Indiana) : Subaru of Indiana Automotive (SIA) in Lafayette is the brand’s primary North American factory, assembling high-volume models for the U.S. market.

What’s built where?

  • Gunma plants (Japan) : Produce core models like Forester, WRX, BRZ, various Crosstrek trims, Impreza, and other export models, plus key components such as boxer engines and transmissions.
  • Lafayette, Indiana (SIA) : Builds popular North American models such as Outback, Ascent, and other region-focused trims, with annual capacity in the hundreds of thousands of vehicles.

Recent and “latest news” angle

  • As of the 2026 model year, Subaru continues its split production strategy: Japan handles a majority of global output, while the U.S. plant focuses on demand from North America.
  • Discussion on car forums often centers on whether Subaru might shift more or less production between Japan and the U.S., but current confirmed operations still anchor in Gunma and Lafayette rather than a full move out of the U.S.

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Plant/location Country Main role / models
Gunma (Subaru-chō, Yajima, others)Japan Forester, WRX, BRZ, Crosstrek/XV, Impreza, some export models, engines & transmissions
Subaru of Indiana Automotive (Lafayette, IN)United States Outback, Ascent, and other North America–focused models, high- volume assembly for U.S. market
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