Honda is investing $3 billion in a new assembly plant in Ohio, marking its fourth factory in the state. The project is part of a broader $3.38 billion commitment that includes upgrades to existing engine and transmission facilities. The expansion is expected to create 2,390 jobs across the state, with the new assembly site alone adding over 2,000 positions.
The new factory is designed to support hybrid, gasoline, and battery-electric powertrains on a single production line. Once operating at full capacity, the plant is planned to produce 240,000 vehicles annually. This addition will increase Honda's total annual US production capacity to approximately 1.3 million vehicles, a record scale for the company's domestic operations.
Production at the new facility is scheduled to begin in 2029, pending final government approvals. While Honda has not officially confirmed the vehicle lineup, reports suggest the plant will produce the next-generation Acura MDX and two new flagship crossovers. This aligns with Acura's broader strategy to expand its SUV offerings, including models with hybrid capabilities.
Honda is also retooling its existing Ohio transmission plant to support two new hybrid systems. The company anticipates that its hybrid-system production capacity will increase by 250 percent in the coming years. This initiative supports Honda's global goal of launching 15 new hybrid models under the Honda and Acura brands by 2030.
