First announced by US President Donald Trump, Audi has revealed plans to construct a AUD$6 billion (USD$4.2 billion) SUV manufacturing facility in the United States.
“I’m thrilled to announce a massive auto manufacturing investment in the great state of Georgia by a fantastic company,” Trump said.
“Audi has just committed to invest $4.2 billion in nearby Macon, Georgia, to begin the construction next month on a massive plant.”
The brand, which currently makes vehicles for the US in Europe and Mexico, says the plant will offer a production capacity of up to 200,000 vehicles.
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Reuters reports the factory is expected to build Audi Q7, Q8 and Q9 SUVs.
Audi has confirmed it will invest “around” USD$4 billion in the plant, with construction scheduled to begin next year.
The plant will create approximately 4500 jobs, with the first cars planned to roll off the production line in “the early 2030s”.
The German car brand, part of Volkswagen Group, said the factory represents a long-term commitment to the United States and is part of a plan to make the US a “third major pillar” of Audi’s global production, alongside Europe and China.
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Audi CEO Gernot Döllner said in a media statement that the US market represented untapped potential.
“We have much greater ambitions for Audi in America. The United States is one of the world’s most important premium markets, and we have not yet realised our full potential.
“We are determined to change that — with premium products, a stronger brand and a competitive local production base. This is about building a stronger Audi business in America — not only about building a factory.”
No Volkswagen Group brand, including Audi, exports any vehicles from the United States to Australia. Audi models sold in Australia currently originate from factories in Europe or Mexico.
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