Cars.com’s American-Made Index

The American-Made Index is Cars.com’s response to, “Which cars are the most American?” The automotive research leader considers several factors when determining which cars are the most American. This year, two Mazda models made the list, and you can find them right here at our dealership. 

Explore the features and capabilities of these Mazda models and how they made their way on the American-Made Index. Afterward, visit our dealership to take any of our available Mazda models for a test drive!

What does it mean for a car to be an “American” car? Cars.com looks at five key factors when considering how American a car is. Here are the factors that Cars.com takes into account when deciding which vehicle makes the list: 

• Location(s) of final assembly
• Percentage of U.S. and Canadian parts
• Countries of origin for all available engines
• Countries of origin for all available transmissions
• U.S. manufacturing workforce

It’s important to keep in mind that when determining which cars are the most American, there are also factors that can prevent a car from making the American-Made Index. Here are factors that immediately disqualify a car from making the list:

• Models with a gross vehicle weight rating above 8,500 pounds — mostly full-size vans, three-quarter- and 1-ton pickup trucks, and larger commercial vehicles — which are exempt from AALA requirements.
• Models from automakers that build fewer than 1,000 cars in a given model year. Such cars are exempt from certain AALA requirements.
• Models set for imminent discontinuation, or production moving outside the U.S., without a clear U.S.-built successor.
• Models not yet on sale at the time of the study (in this case, spring 2025), even if they’re from the current model year.
• Models intended solely for government or commercial fleets.
• Models that don’t meet minimum sales or inventory thresholds. (Such thresholds cover roughly 98% of all passenger vehicle sales, so exclusions here are minimal.)
• Models for which we cannot verify sufficient information from automakers, dealership audits, Cars.com inventory, and government records.

There are 116 models on the 2025 American-Made Index, and two Mazda models earned a spot. Here are the Mazda models that made the cut: 

The Mazda CX-50 comes standard with i-Activ AWD® to help you maintain traction and control as you drive around Pineville. With a towing capacity of up to 3,500 pounds, you’ll be able to haul whatever you need with confidence, no matter where you go. A premium interior and a panoramic moonroof allow you and your passengers to remain as comfortable as possible, taking in every view.  

The Mazda CX-50 Hybrid is an excellent choice for Opelousas drivers seeking a more fuel-efficient vehicle. The Mazda CX-50 Hybrid gets up to 38 mpg combined and utilizes multiple drive modes to maintain efficiency. The electronic all-wheel drive, or e-AWD, utilizes the hybrid electric motors to drive the front and rear wheels independently. The electronically controlled Continuously Variable Transmission, or e-CVT, lets the CX-50 Hybrid respond to changing road conditions instantly while driving. 

What are you waiting for? Make the drive to our dealership from Lake Charles for a test-drive! Whether you want to test-drive an American-Made Index Mazda model or any model, you can take advantage of our new vehicle specials to find the model you want at the best price possible.