Tariff Trouble 2025: Which Vehicles Face the New 25 % Import Duty?

The latest 25 % import duty doesn’t hit every badge equally. Cars assembled entirely outside North America take the biggest brunt, while Mexican and Canadian models see only a partial surcharge. Below is your quick-reference guide—so you know where the pain points (and the bargains) are before you set foot on a lot.

1. Full 25 % Surcharge — Built Entirely Overseas

Brand	Popular Models	Typical Assembly Plant
BMW	X1, 5-Series Sedan, XM	Germany
Mercedes-Benz	GLB, GLC Coupe, C-Class Sedan	Germany & Hungary
Toyota	Corolla Hatchback, GR86, bZ4X EV	Japan
Nissan	Rogue (Japan trims), Leaf EV	Japan
Subaru	Crosstrek, BRZ	Japan
Hyundai / Kia	Kona EV, EV6, Ioniq 5	South Korea
Volvo / Polestar	XC40 Recharge, Polestar 2	China

Shopper tip: Leasing can soften the blow because residual values absorb part of the duty—but only if the leasing bank has priced that in.

2. Partial Tariff Exposure — Mexico & Canada Builds

The duty applies only to the non-U.S. content percentage, yet even a five-percent bump can nudge your monthly payment.

Brand	Mexican / Canadian Models
Ford	Bronco Sport, Maverick, Lincoln Nautilus
Chevrolet / GMC	Equinox, Blazer EV, Terrain
Toyota	RAV4, Corolla Cross (Canada)
Honda	CR-V, HR-V (Canada)
Volkswagen	Taos, Jetta
Dodge / Jeep	Hornet, Compass

Shopper tip: Ask your salesperson about U.S.-assembled equivalents (e.g., Cherokee vs. Compass) that dodge the duty entirely.

3. Tariff-Free Safe Zone — Made in the USA

Kentucky Camrys, Texas Tundras, South Carolina BMW X5s, Tennessee Nissan Pathfinders, and every Tesla glide past the new duty. Watch for brands to spotlight “Built in the USA” in upcoming ads.

How CarJoy Turns Tariff Math into Real-World Savings

• VIN-Level Verification — We check build-plant codes before you sign, guaranteeing you know the tariff impact.
• Cross-Border Benchmarking — For tariff-exposed models, we make dealers compete and uncover hidden rebates to offset the upcharge.
• Strategic Trade-Ins — Tariff buzz lifts demand for duty-free used vehicles. We time your trade for maximum value.
• Plan B Playbook — Want the features, not the tariff? We line up U.S.-built alternatives so you keep the payment and lose the duty.

Bottom Line

Tariffs can feel like a moving target, but they don’t have to derail your next purchase or lease. Shop the assembly label as carefully as the window sticker—and let CarJoy handle the negotiating heavy-lifting. We’ll make sure the only thing imported is that new-car smell.