List of Notable Captive Imports in The United States
| Model | Year(s) | Country of assembly | Original model |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buick Opel | 1976–1980 | Japan | Isuzu Gemini |
| Buick Regal | 2010–present | Germany | Opel Insignia |
| Cadillac Catera | 1997–2001 | Germany | Opel Omega |
| Chevrolet Aveo | 2004–present | South Korea | Daewoo Kalos |
| Chevrolet Caprice PPV | 2011-present | Australia | Holden Caprice |
| Chevrolet LUV | 1972–1982 | Japan | Isuzu P'up |
| Chevrolet Spectrum | 1985–1988 | Japan | Isuzu Gemini |
| Chevrolet Sprint | 1985–1988 | Japan | Suzuki Cultus |
| Chrysler Conquest | 1987–1989 | Japan | Mitsubishi Starion |
| Chrysler Crossfire | 2004–2008 | Germany | Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class |
| Chrysler TC by Maserati | 1989–1991 | Italy | |
| Dodge Challenger | 1978–1983 | Japan | Mitsubishi Galant Lambda |
| Dodge/Plymouth Colt | 1971–1994 | Japan | Mitsubishi Galant Mitsubishi Mirage |
| Dodge Conquest | 1984–1986 | Japan | Mitsubishi Starion |
| Dodge Raider | 1987–1989 | Japan | Mitsubishi Pajero |
| Dodge Stealth | 1991–1996 | Japan | Mitsubishi GTO |
| Eagle Medallion | 1988–1989 | France | Renault 21 |
| Eagle Summit | 1989–1996 | Japan | Mitsubishi Mirage |
| Ford Anglia | 1948–1967 | United Kingdom | |
| Ford Aspire | 1994–1997 | South Korea | Kia Avella |
| Ford Cortina | 1962–1970 | United Kingdom | |
| Ford Courier | 1972–1982 | Japan | Mazda B-Series |
| Ford Fiesta | 1978–1980 | Germany | |
| Ford Festiva | 1988–1993 | South Korea | Kia Pride |
| Ford Transit Connect | 2010–present | Turkey | |
| Geo/Chevrolet Metro | 1985–1989 | Japan | Suzuki Cultus |
| Geo Spectrum | 1989 | Japan | Isuzu Gemini |
| Geo Storm | 1990–1993 | Japan | Isuzu Piazza |
| Geo Tracker | 1989–1990 | Japan (Some, but not all 1990) | Suzuki Escudo |
| Mercury Capri | 1970–1977 | Germany | Ford Capri |
| Mercury Capri | 1991–1994 | Australia | |
| Mercury Tracer (3-door model) | 1988–1989 | Japan | Mazda 323 |
| Merkur Scorpio | 1988–1989 | Germany | Ford Scorpio |
| Merkur XR4Ti | 1985–1989 | Germany | Ford Sierra XR4i |
| Plymouth Arrow | 1976–1980 | Japan | Mitsubishi Celeste |
| Plymouth Champ | 1979–1982 | Japan | Mitsubishi Mirage |
| Plymouth Conquest | 1984–1986 | Japan | Mitsubishi Starion |
| Plymouth Cricket | 1971–1973 | United Kingdom | Hillman Avenger |
| Plymouth Sapporo | 1978–1983 | Japan | Mitsubishi Galant Lambda |
| Pontiac G3 | 2009 | South Korea | Daewoo Kalos |
| Pontiac G8 | 2008–2009 | Australia | Holden Commodore |
| Pontiac GTO | 2004–2006 | Australia | Holden Monaro |
| Pontiac LeMans | 1988–1993 | South Korea | Daewoo LeMans |
| Saab 9-2x | 2005–2006 | Japan | Subaru Impreza |
| Saturn Astra | 2008 | Belgium | Opel Astra |
| Saturn L-Series | 2000-2005 | Belgium | Opel Vectra |
| Saturn Vue | 2008–2009 | Mexico | Opel Antara |
| Nash Motors, American Motors, and Jeep-Eagle timeline of captive import cars, United States market, 1950s–1980s — » | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Sports | Nash-Healey | Fuego | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Subcompact | Metropolitan | LeCar (R5) | Summit | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Compact | 18i/Sportwagon | Medalion | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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