The mantra ‘Buying Canadian’ has gained significant traction over the past few weeks, and for good reason. As the child of an auto worker, I can attest to the positive impact that purchasing Canadian-made vehicles has on our economy. It creates stable jobs, supports middle-class families, and provides young people with prosperous futures.
When it comes to supporting the Canadian economy through vehicle purchases, there are several key factors to consider. Although there are currently no Canadian-owned automakers, five global automakers have manufacturing facilities in Canada, along with parts manufacturers and smaller producers in peripheral industries. While no car is completely tariff-proof due to the complex nature of parts movement during assembly, choosing a Canadian-built vehicle protects jobs and directly contributes to the country’s economy.
Top Canadian-Made Cars in 2025
Here are the top 10 car and truck nameplates assembled in Canadian assembly plants in 2025, based on data from the Automotive News Data Center and the Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers Association:
General Motors Canada
- Chevrolet Silverado and Chevrolet Silverado HD: Assembled at General Motors Oshawa Assembly in Oshawa, Ontario. Units produced in 2024: 152,190
Honda of Canada Mfg.
- Honda CR-V: Assembled at Honda of Canada Mfg. in Alliston, Ontario. Units produced in 2024: 214,095
- Honda Civic: Assembled at Honda of Canada Mfg. in Alliston, Ontario. Units produced in 2024: 206,455
Stellantis Canada
- Chrysler Pacifica: Assembled at Stellantis Windsor Assembly in Windsor, Ontario. Units produced in 2024: 107,668
- Chrysler Grand Caravan/Voyager: Assembled at Stellantis Windsor Assembly in Windsor, Ontario. Units produced in 2024: 51,502
- Dodge Charger: Assembled at Stellantis Windsor Assembly in Windsor, Ontario
Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada
- Toyota RAV4: Assembled at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada in Cambridge and Woodstock, Ontario. Units produced in 2024: 368,577
- Lexus RX: Assembled at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada in Cambridge, Ontario. Units produced in 2024: 111,220
- Lexus NX: Assembled at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada in Cambridge, Ontario. Units produced in 2024: 53,787
Canada is also home to a diverse range of other vehicle manufacturers, including bus manufacturers like New Flyer and NovaBus, trailer and RV manufacturers such as Safari Condo and Triple E Recreational Vehicles, and parts manufacturers like Magna International and Linamar Corporation.
By choosing Canadian-made vehicles, consumers can significantly contribute to the Canadian economy while supporting local jobs and industries.
