The 10 most American cars of 2025, according to Cars.com If you're looking to buy a domestically-made car, Cars.com ranked the "most American" ones on the market in 2025
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The 2025 Cars.com American-Made Index highlights vehicles built in the U.S. with significant domestic parts, based on assembly location, parts sourcing, and workforce data. Here’s the top 10:
1. **Tesla Model Y** (Fremont, CA, and Austin, TX) - Tops the list with high U.S. production and parts content.
2. **Honda Passport** (Lincoln, AL) - Strong domestic manufacturing and parts integration.
3. **Volkswagen ID.4** (Chattanooga, TN) - Electric SUV with significant U.S. assembly and sourcing.
4. **Honda Odyssey** (Lincoln, AL) - Minivan with robust American production.
5. **Honda Ridgeline** (Lincoln, AL) - Pickup with high domestic content.
6. **Toyota Camry** (Georgetown, KY) - Sedan with strong U.S. manufacturing presence.
7. **Jeep Gladiator** (Toledo, OH) - Rugged truck with deep American roots.
8. **Tesla Model 3** (Fremont, CA) - Electric sedan with high U.S. parts and assembly.
9. **Lexus TX** (Princeton, IN) - Luxury SUV with significant domestic production.
10. **Honda Accord** (Marysville, OH) - Popular sedan with strong U.S. manufacturing.
**Key Trends**:
- **Tesla’s Dominance**: Tesla holds three top 20 spots, driven by U.S.-based production in California and Texas.
- **Honda’s Strong Showing**: Honda and Acura models make up half the top 10, reflecting Alabama and Ohio manufacturing.
- **Electric Vehicles Rise**: EVs like the Volkswagen ID.4 and Tesla models highlight growing U.S. production of electric cars.
- **Shrinking List**: Only 202 vehicles qualified this year (down from 388 in 2021) due to stricter criteria, including U.S. final assembly and high domestic parts content.
The index, in its 20th year, evaluates vehicles based on five factors: assembly location, U.S. parts content, engine and transmission origins, and U.S. workforce. Data comes from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Cars.com’s research. For more details, visit Cars.com.
