Six standout vehicles from Nissan and INFINITI have earned a place on the 2025 Cars.com American-Made Index, which highlights vehicles that contribute most significantly to the U.S. economy through domestic manufacturing, parts sourcing, and employment.
Leading the group is the 2025 Nissan Pathfinder, ranked No. 20 overall, followed by the Murano (No. 59), Altima (No. 60), INFINITI QX60 (No. 65), Frontier (No. 71), and Rogue (No. 98). These rankings reflect Nissan Group’s long-standing commitment to building high-quality vehicles in the U.S. and supporting American jobs and communities.
“Six vehicles making the list shows how deeply Nissan is invested in assembling vehicles where we sell, and doing it with quality,” said David Johnson, regional senior vice president, Manufacturing, Supply Chain Management and Purchasing, Nissan Americas.
All six vehicles are assembled in the United States, with operations centered in Tennessee and Mississippi:
- Smyrna, TN produces the Pathfinder, Rogue, Murano, and INFINITI QX60.
- Canton, MS builds the Altima and Frontier.
- Engines for all six models are manufactured in Decherd, TN.
The Smyrna and Canton plants have produced hundreds of thousands of vehicles in the past year alone, with several models—such as the Pathfinder, Murano, and QX60—built exclusively in the U.S. Notably, the Murano is nearing a production milestone of 700,000 units since U.S. manufacturing began.
Nissan’s U.S. manufacturing footprint includes nearly 13,000 employees, over $14.9 billion in investment, and decades of dedication to American automotive craftsmanship.
“These vehicles are built for the needs of American drivers—whether it’s a family SUV, a capable midsize pickup, or a luxury crossover—and they play an important role in supporting U.S. jobs and the local economy,” said Patrick Masterson, lead researcher for the Cars.com index.
The 2025 American-Made Index evaluated more than 400 models and selected only 100, making Nissan and INFINITI’s recognition a major accomplishment and a testament to their commitment to American manufacturing.
