The production of the Honda Civic takes place at the Indiana plant since its opening in 2008. The company follows the strategy of manufacturing its products close to its customers, according to official statements. It has been reported that plans to produce the new generation of the hybrid Civic in Mexico have been canceled, and production will be moved to the United States. The decision was made in response to the threat of tariff imposition by Trump on Mexico and Canada.
The factory in Mexico currently only produces the compact crossover HR-V in Celaya, and there are no plans to adjust its production lines for new models at this time. Honda stated it has the flexibility to manufacture products in different regions according to customer demands and market conditions.
At the beginning of the year, Honda's production in Mexico experienced a decrease of 10.3% in January, with the production of 16,731 units. Similarly, exports from the Japanese company fell by 8.6%, with the shipment of 14,362 vehicles. These events occurred amid the potential imposition of a 25% tariff by the U.S. government, a measure that could significantly impact the automotive industry.
Various automotive companies such as Ford, Stellantis, and General Motors have expressed their concern regarding the proposed tariffs, as they could affect car prices and exports, impacting end consumers. Honda, for its part, stated it has no concrete plans or announcements regarding the production of the new generation of the hybrid Civic in Mexico. The company clarified that the Civic has been produced in the United States for the last 17 years and will continue to do so to meet customer demands.
