Report: Honda to build next Civic in Indiana due to U.S. tariffs

Reported by Reuters on Monday

(GREENSBURG, Ind.) – Honda is reportedly planning to manufacture its next generation Civic Hybrid in Indiana. 

A report from Reuters on Monday indicated that the company had initially planned to manufacture the Civic in Mexico beginning in November 2027. 

However, it is now planning to shift production to Indiana beginning in May 2028. 

Honda Manufacturing of Indiana is located in Greensburg, however the local plant was not specifically mentioned in the report.

The change is to avoid potential tariffs as President Donald Trump has proposed a 25% tax on imported goods from Mexico and Canada, according to the report.

The report added that it would have an annual production of around 210,000 Civics in Indiana once production begins.

The Reuters report added that the information about the production change is coming from three people who spoke on condition of anonymity. 

Honda did provide a statement to The 812 and other outlets which read:

“Honda has made no such announcement and will not comment on this report. The Honda Civic has been made in our Indiana Auto Plant since the facility opened in 2008 based on our longstanding approach to build products close to the customer.  We have the flexibility to produce products in each region based on customer needs and market conditions.”