Are Subarus Made in Colorado? No—Here's Where They're Built

Subaru Manufacturing Footprint

Subaru vehicles are not manufactured in Colorado. The brand's production is concentrated in three countries:

1. Japan (Primary Hub)

• Gunma Prefecture (Subaru-chō): Main plant complex (Yajima, Oizumi, Otakita). Produces: Impreza, WRX, Levorg, Forester, Outback, Legacy, BRZ, Ascent (for Japan/export).
• History: All Subarus were Japan-built until 1989.

2. United States – Lafayette, Indiana (Subaru of Indiana Automotive, SIA)

• Since 1989: Only Subaru plant in the US.
• Models: Ascent, Outback, Legacy, Impreza (sedan/hatch).
• Capacity: ~390,000 units/year.
• Also builds: Toyota Camry (contract manufacturing).
• Zero-landfill facility since 2004.

3. Thailand – Gateway Plant (Bangkok)

• Since 2012: Serves ASEAN, Australia, some other RHD markets.
• Models: XV (Crosstrek), Forester, Outback.

Why Not Colorado?

Colorado has no major auto assembly plants. Subaru's US base is Indiana (logistics, rail, supplier network, workforce). Colorado is a top sales market for Subaru (AWD popularity), and hosts the Subaru of America HQ in Camden, NJ (not CO).