Subaru is a Japanese automobile manufacturer. The company, originally known as Fuji Heavy Industries, is headquartered in Ebisu, Shibuya, Japan, and Subaru vehicles are primarily made in Japan
. Subaru operates several production plants:
- In Japan, there are multiple plants mainly located in Gunma Prefecture, including the SubaruchÅ plant (producing Impreza, WRX, Crosstrek, Levorg, BRZ), Yajima plant (producing Forester, Outback, Legacy, Crosstrek), and Oizumi plant (opening in 2025 for transmissions)
- In the United States, Subaru has a manufacturing plant in Lafayette, Indiana, known as Subaru of Indiana Automotive (SIA). This plant produces models like the Legacy, Outback, Ascent, Crosstrek, and Impreza specifically for the American market
About 75% of Subaru vehicles are made in Japan and exported worldwide, while the Indiana plant supports production for the U.S. market
. In summary, Subaru is a Japanese company that manufactures most of its vehicles in Japan, with a significant production facility in the U.S. to serve the American market.
