The Most American-Made Cars of 2023: A Look at the Top 10
When it comes to American-made cars, many people might assume that the majority of them are produced by American automakers. However, a recent study has shown that this is not the case. In fact, the top four American-made cars are all produced by electric vehicle company Tesla, and the next 11 are from Japanese automakers. This article will take a closer look at the top 10 most American-made cars of 2023, as determined by Cars.com.
Criteria for Measuring American-Made Cars
To determine what makes a car American-made, the study considered five main criteria: assembly location, parts content, engine origin, transmission origin, and U.S. manufacturing workforce. This allowed for a clear and measurable look at what cars could be considered American-made.
The Top 10 Most American-Made Cars of 2023
1. Tesla Model Y: Austin, Texas and Fremont, California
2. Tesla Model 3: Fremont, California
3. Tesla Model X: Fremont, California
4. Tesla Model S: Fremont, California
5. Honda Passport: Lincoln, Alabama
6. Volkswagen ID.4: Chattanooga, Tennessee
7. Honda Odyssey: Lincoln, Alabama
8. Acura MDX: East Liberty, Ohio and Marysville, Ohio
9. Honda Ridgeline: Lincoln, Alabama
10. Acura RDX: East Liberty, Ohio
As you can see, Tesla’s four models took home the top four spots on the list. The Honda Passport came in fifth place with 75 percent of it being American-made. The Volkswagen ID.4 also scored high with some models hitting 75 percent as it’s built in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Notable Absences from the List
While the top 100 cars in the list are all American-made to some extent, a few notable names are missing. The Rivian R1T, the BMW XM, the Cadillac Lyriq, and the GMC Hummer were all disqualified for one reason or another according to Cars.com. However, the study predicts that over time we’ll see a total percentage increase for many models as more electric vehicles get more components from the USA and North America in general.
What Makes a Car American-Made?
For the purposes of this study, “American-made” includes parts from Canada. However, even with that inclusion, the percentage of these cars that are considered “American-made” might be smaller than you expect. Cars.com says that “it’s a struggle for most vehicles in 2023 to hit even 60%.” Despite this, the top 10 most American-made cars of 2023 all scored high on the five main criteria used in the study.
Conclusion
In conclusion, while some might debate what makes an American car American, this study takes a clear and measurable look at that question. The top 10 most American-made cars of 2023 are a mix of electric and traditional vehicles, with Tesla taking home the top four spots. As more electric vehicles get more components from the USA and North America in general, we can expect to see a total percentage increase for many models in the future.