List of Notable Captive Imports in The United States
Model | Year(s) | Country of assembly | Original model |
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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 |
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Sports | Nash-Healey | Fuego | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Subcompact | Metropolitan | LeCar (R5) | Summit | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Compact | 18i/Sportwagon | Medalion |
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