How is that even possible? The score is calculated in various categories, including the source of the engine and gearbox, the location of the headquarters, labor, where R&D is done, and where the body, interior, and electrical components are sourced from. Honda uses more local components. Honda also has manufacturing, R&D, and design centers located in the USA, including engine and gearbox plants.
If you scroll through the entire report, you’ll see that the Ridgeline is also more American than the Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra, Ford Ranger, and Ram 1500.
At the bottom of the list in 98th place, we find a host of Toyota, Lexus, Subaru, Porsche, Mitsubishi, and Mercedes-Benz products that score minimal points for local R&D.
The other interesting comparison is the Ford Mustang Mach-E, which is assembled in Mexico. The Mach-E only scores 19% compared to the Model X‘s 77.5%.