Here is something you should understand about cars: they are manufactured across several parts of the world. Automakers have long opened and established assembly plants for their cars in several countries. And once these cars pass inspection, they get shipped everywhere for us consumers to drive.
For certain countries, passenger vehicle production is seen as a major part of their economy. This may be especially true for China, which is said to be the largest car producer in the world, according to the data website worldometers.info. In fact, in 2016, China was reportedly responsible for 33.9 percent of the world's total car production. This amounted to 24.4 million produced cars. Meanwhile, according to figures from the website Statista, China also led in global car production the following year, with 24.81 million cars.
Aside from China, other leading countries in car production include Japan, Germany, South Korea, and India. Meanwhile, the U.S. had also been considered among the top five car production countries back in 2016 with 5.5 percent of the total world production, or approximately 3.9 million cars. However, U.S. slid down to sixth place the following year, having only produced 3.03 million cars in 2017. As we have said earlier, car production is a global undertaking. And other countries in the top ten for car production include Spain, Mexico, Brazil, and the U.K.
Meanwhile, one country that is not on the top ten is Canada. In 2016, the country had only accounted for 1.1 percent of total world car production. This amounted to a mere 802,057 cars. Meanwhile, the following year, it is estimated that Canada's car production further decline to approximately 750,000. Nonetheless, it is worth noting that some of the most popular cars today have been made in Canada.
In fact, just take a look some of the models produced by the US's neighbor to the north:
25 Honda CR-V
The Honda CR-V has been a popular SUV of choice for many years. After all, it’s got pretty decent size and it’s quite reliable. And although Honda’s headquarters are all the way in Japan, you may be surprised to learn that the CR-V is being manufactured in Canada. In fact, production of this car was done here as recent as 2018. And according to the Government of Canada, Honda’s production facility is located in Alliston, Ontario. It is unclear how long the facility has been around.
24 Honda Civic
Aside from the CR-V, another Honda car model that is surprisingly made in Canada is the Civic. This sedan is pretty popular because of its reliability and practicality. Just to give you an idea, the 2019 Civic Sedan has a relatively low starting price of $19,450. Meanwhile, the 2019 Civic Hatchback comes with a starting price of $21,450. The sedan comes with a 2.0-liter base engine that can readily deliver 158 horsepower at 6,500 rpm and 138 pound-feet of torque at 4,200 rpm. Moreover, it has a fuel efficiency rating of 25 miles per gallon in the city and 36 miles per gallon on the highway.
23 Toyota Corolla
As you might have expected, Honda is not the only carmaker based in Japan that has decided to open up a production facility in Canada. In fact, Toyota had also decided to do the same thing. And among the models that are produced by Toyota in Canada is the ever-reliable Corolla. According to the Government of Canada, Toyota’s facility for the Corolla can be found at Cambridge North, Ontario. The 2019 Corolla comes with a 1.8-liter engine with VVT-I which can readily produce 132 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 128 pound-feet of torque at 4,400 rpm.
22 Toyota RAV4
Aside from the Corolla, it appears that Toyota has also decided to have its RAV4 manufactured in Canada. If you think about it, it only makes sense, since there’s a boom in demand when it comes to compact SUVs. Hence, if the RAV4 is assembled nearby, it would be much easier to get it customers and meet demand. In contrast to Honda, Toyota has decided to keep its manufacturing sites separate. In fact, according to the Government of Canada, Toyota’s facility for the RAV4 can be found at Woodstock, Ontario.
21 Chrysler Pacifica
The Chrysler Pacifica is a minivan that has been around for many years. And according to Chrysler, this car bears the distinction of being the “most awarded minivan three years in a row.” As it turns out, this much-loved car is manufactured in Canada. According to the Government of Canada, the facility that Fiat Chrysler Canada Inc. is using for this car is the one located in Brampton, Ontario. Brampton is a city that boasts of parks, rivers, and 19th-century architecture.
20 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid
Aside from the Pacifica itself, the same Fiat Chrysler facility in Brampton is also responsible for the production of the Pacifica Hybrid variant. According to Chrysler, the 2019 Pacifica Hybrid has a starting price of $39,995. Under its hood is a 3.6-liter V6 eHybrid engine that is powerful and reliable. Meanwhile, the lithium-ion that is also under the hood of the car is capable of covering up to 32 miles with a single charge. Moreover, there is an available Mopar charger that can fully charge the car in two hours.
19 Chrysler 300
Now, over the years, the Chrysler 300 has become a common fixture on many roads across the US. As it turns out, his car had been assembled in Canada. And according to the Government of Canada, it is also being assembled at the Fiat Chrysler Canada’s facility in Brampton, Ontario. The 300 comes with a starting price of $28,995. Under its hood is a standard 3.6-liter V6 engine that stays pretty efficient on the road. In fact, it’s got an efficiency rating of 30 miles per gallon on the highway.
18 Chevrolet Equinox
Aside from Chrysler, General Motors has also decided to make some sizeable investment in Canada by opening some manufacturing facilities. In fact, this is the country where the Equinox was assembled as recently as 2018. And according to the Government of Canada, the General Motors facility for the Equinox can be found in Ingersoll, Ontario. The 2019 Equinox comes with a starting price of $23,800. Under its hood is a standard 1.5-liter turbo engine that can deliver as much as 170 horsepower and 203 pound-feet of torque.
17 Chevrolet Silverado
Aside from SUVs, it seems that Chevy has also decided to bring some of its pickup truck production to Canada. In fact, as recently as 2018, there is record of the Silverado being manufactured in Canada. And according to the Government of Canada, the General Motors facility for this can be found in Oshawa, Ontario. According to Chevrolet, the all-new 2019 Silverado comes with a starting price of $28,300. This truck comes with several engine choices, depending on the trim you choose. One of the most impressive ones is the 6.2-liter V8 that can deliver 420 horsepower and 460 pound-feet of torque.
16 Chevrolet Impala
Aside from SUVs and trucks, Chevy has also decided to bring their sedan production to our neighbor to the north. According to records from the Government of Canada, the chosen General Motors of Canada Ltd. facility for this is also the one located at Oshawa, Ontario. The 2019 Impala comes with a starting price of $28,020. Under its hood is a standard 2.5-liter, four-cylinder engine with a reasonable estimated fuel efficiency rating of 22 miles per gallon in the city and 29 miles per gallon on the highway.
15 Chevrolet Camaro
Perhaps it was not done recently but at some point, production of the infamous muscle car, Chevy Camaro, was done in Canada. Not only that, assembly was done here for quite a long time. According to a report from the website Car Talk, Chevy had been using its plant in Oshawa, Ontario, to manufacture the Camaro since 1993. This only stopped when the production of the fifth generation came to an end in 2015. Following this, production of the muscle car was moved back to the U.S. in Lansing, Michigan.
14 Ford Edge
The Ford Edge is a midsize SUV that is being aggressively marketed today since the demand is high for SUVs of its size. And as recently as 2018, this car has been manufactured in Canada. In fact, according to records from the Government of Canada, Ford’s facility for this is located in Oakville, Ontario. In case you’re curious, the 2019 Edge comes with a starting price of $29,995. Under its hood is a standard 2.0-liter EcoBoost inline-four, turbocharged engine that can deliver as much as 245 horsepower at 5,500 rpm and 275 pound-feet of torque at 3,000 rpm.
13 Ford Flex
For anyone looking for a bigger SUV than the Edge, the Ford Flex may be something to consider. And in case you’re wondering, this car has also been manufactured in Canada as recently as 2018. According to the Government of Canada, Ford also utilized its production facility in Oakville, Ontario, for the Flex. The 2019 Flex comes with a starting price of $30,575. Under its hood is a standard 3.5-liter V6 engine that can deliver an estimated efficiency rating of 16 miles per gallon in the city and 23 miles per gallon on the highway for the front-wheel-drive variant.
12 Ford GT
As you may know, the Ford GT is a hot sports car that is fun to drive around anywhere. And as it turns out, the Ford GT Limited variant is being manufactured in Canada. According to the Government of Canada, the production is also done at Ford’s facility in Oakville, Ontario. The 2019 GT comes with a 3.5-liter V6 GTDI engine that can effortlessly crank out 647 horsepower at 6,250 rpm and 550 pound-feet of torque at 5,900 rpm. Moreover, it has a top speed of 216 miles per hour.
11 Lincoln MKT
The Lincoln MKT is a crossover SUV that is expected to impress the luxury car buying market. If you must know, this car also happens to be manufactured in Canada. According to records from the Government of Canada, the production for the MKT also takes place in Ford’s facility in Oakville, Ontario. The 2019 MKT comes with a starting price of $49,500. Under its hood is a 3.5-liter V6 engine that can produce as much as 365 horsepower at 5,700 rpm and 350 pound-feet of torque at 3,500 rpm.
10 Lincoln MKX
Another luxury crossover SUV from Lincoln is the MKX. And just like the MKT, this model has also been produced in Canada. According to records from the Government of Canada for 2018, production was also done at Ford’s Oakville, Ontario facility. The 2018 MKX comes with a starting price of $39,035. Under its hood is a standard 3.7-liter V6 engine that can deliver 303 horses and 278 pound-feet of torque. Moreover, it’s got a pretty reasonable efficiency rating of 17 miles per gallon in the city and 25 miles per gallon on the highway.
9 Dodge Grand Caravan
The Dodge Grand Caravan is another minivan model that has been around for years. And believe it or not, this car has been manufactured in Canada. According to 2018 records from the Government of Canada, production for this is done at the Fiat Chrysler Canada’s facility in Windsor, Ontario. Just like other minivans, the Grand Caravan has a standard seating capacity of seven people. Under its hood is a standard 3.6-liter V6 engine that can deliver as much as 283 horsepower and 260 pound-feet of torque. Meanwhile, it’s got a pretty good fuel efficiency rating of 25 miles per gallon on the highway.
8 Dodge Charger
Just like the Camaro, the Dodge Charger has long established itself as an iconic muscle car. However, did you know that the production of this car is being done in Canada? In fact, records from the Government of Canada reveal that the Charger is assembled in the Fiat Chrysler Canada facility in Brampton, Ontario. The 2019 Charger comes with a starting price of $28,995. As you may know, this car comes with a wide range of engine options. However, for those who have a real need for speed, the most recommended one would be the supercharged, 6.2-liter HEMI SRT Hellcat V8 engine that can crank out a hefty 707 horses and 650 pound-feet of torque.
7 Dodge Challenger
Now, aside from the Charger, another iconic Dodge muscle car is definitely the Challenger. And just like the Charger, production of this car is also being done in Canada. In fact, the 2018 records from the Government of Canada reveal that the production facility being utilized for this car is also the one at Brampton, Ontario. The 2019 Challenger comes with a starting price of $27,295. Just like the Charger, this performance car also comes with a wide range of engine options. And among these, the one that gets everyone excited is the supercharged, 6.2-liter Hellcat HEMI Redeye engine, which is capable of delivering 797 horses and 707 pound-feet of torque.
6 GMC Sierra
Another pickup truck that is typically manufactured in Canada nowadays is the GMC Sierra. In fact, according to the 2018 records of the Government of Canada, General Motors of Canada Ltd. has been utilizing its production facility in Oshawa, Ontario, for this truck. The 2019 Sierra 1500 comes with a starting price of $37,700. Under its hood is a standard 5.3-liter EcoTec3 V8 engine with DFM that can deliver as much as 355 horsepower at 5,600 rpm and 383 pound-feet of torque at 4,100 rpm.
5 GMC Terrain
Now, unlike the other cars on this list, the GMC Terrain has not been manufactured in Canada in recent years. However, production on this small SUV was once done in the country. According to 2017 report from Reuters, GM decided to stop production of the SUV in Canada when it phased out the production of the last generation Terrain. Meanwhile, they shifted production of the new generation Terrain to their facility in Mexico. The move proved to be risky since the Donald was insistent on getting jobs back to the U.S. Today, however, things seem business as usual.
4 Cadillac XTS
Now, one car model that General Motors has been producing in Canada as recently as 2018 is the Cadillac XTS. According to records from the Government of Canada, production of this car is done at the GM facility in Oshawa, Ontario. The 2019 XTS comes with a starting price of $46,895. Under its hood is a standard 3.6-liter V6 engine that can deliver as much as 304 horsepower and 264 pound-feet of torque. Meanwhile, when it comes to its front-wheel-drive variant, the car has an estimated efficiency rating of 28 miles per gallon on the highway.
3 Acura MDX
Over the years, Honda’s luxury performance division, Acura, has been happily continuing production of its cars in Canada. Back in 2017, the company’s senior vice president of operations Dave Gardner remarked, “Acura was born in Canada 30 years ago and its...roots run deep with many significant vehicles developed and built in this region.” One of these significant vehicles is none other than their luxury SUV, the MDX. In fact, the first-generation MDX model was built in Honda’s production facility in Alliston, Ontario. However, since then, production of this seven-seater SUV was moved to Alabama, in the United States.
2 Lexus RX 350
Now, aside from manufacturing the RAV4 and Corolla in Canada, Toyota has also decided to produce the Lexus RX 350 here. In fact, according to the 2018 records from the Government of Canada, the company is utilizing its facility in Cambridge South, Ontario. The 2019 RX 350 comes with a starting price of $43,570. Under its hood is a 3.5-liter V6 engine that can deliver as much as 295 horsepower and 268 pound-feet of torque at 4,700 rpm. Moreover, it can go from 0 to 60 miles per hour in 7.7 seconds.
1 Lexus RX 450h
Toyota has also decided to bring production of the Lexus RX 450h to Canada. However, records from the Government of Canada reveal that it is only the hybrid variant of this model that is being manufactured in the Cambridge South, Ontario, facility. The 2019 RX 450h Hybrid comes with a starting price of $45,995. Under its hood is a 3.5-liter V6 engine and electric motors that produce a combined output of 308 horsepower. This SUV also has a top track speed of 112 miles per hour.
Sources: Statista, Worldometers, Chrysler, Government of Canada, Chevrolet, and Car Talk.
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