Four Japanese firms have over the years invested in Mexican production. In 2025, that included six brands. In total, they produced 1,138,000 vehicles.
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Honda: 225,000 units in total are made here. 80% of Honda cars made in Mexico go to the US so it has been badly exposed by the introduction of tariffs. The next generation Civic hybrid is now not going to be made here.
Mazda: They made 175,000 cars in 2025. Due to low US content, they are more greatly affected by tariffs. It is reducing exports to the US and sending cars to other markets.
Nissan: An impressive 660,000 units were manufactured. A wide range of vehicles is made here, including two for Infiniti. As for Infiniti, production ceased in November as the joint venture plant with Mercedes-Benz is ceasing.
Nissan is the biggest selling brand in Mexico, so less dependent on exports that some other car makers. That said, globally Nissan is struggling any extra costs will hurt.
Toyota: It has two plants making the Tacoma mid size pick up. Over 300,000 went through those establishments in 2025. It is able to leverage its US supply chain to minimise tariffs, so not too badly affected.
Summary: Mexico is a vibrant car manufacturing location for Japanese firms and that will continue.
Data source: INEGI.
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