North America Automotive Drivetrain Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Drive Type (Front Wheel Drive (FWD), Rear Wheel Drive (RWD), and All Wheel Drive (AWD)), By Vehicle Type (Passenger Cars, and Commercial Vehicles), and North America, Automotive Drivetrain Market Insights, Industry Trend, Forecasts to 2035

North America Automotive Drivetrain Market Insights Forecasts to 2035

• The North America Automotive Drivetrain Market Size Was Estimated at USD 45.98 Billion in 2024
• The Market Size is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of Around 6.02% from 2025 to 2035
• The North America Automotive Drivetrain Market Size is Expected to Reach USD 87.50 Billion by 2035

According to a Research Report Published by Spherical Insights & Consulting, The North America Automotive Drivetrain Market Size is anticipated to reach USD 87.50 Billion by 2035, Growing at a CAGR of 6.02% from 2025 to 2035. The rising trend toward sustainable transportation, driven by stringent emission regulations, government initiatives, and environmental awareness, is fostering the adoption of electric motors to drive the demand for the North America automotive drivetrain market.

Market Overview

The industry that includes the development, manufacturing, and distribution of drivetrain systems utilized in automobiles throughout the region is known as the North America automotive drivetrain market. These systems transfer power from the engine to the wheels using parts like drive shafts, axles, differentials, and transmissions. It focuses on a range of drivetrain setups for both passenger and commercial vehicles, such as front-wheel, rear-wheel, and all-wheel drive systems. The need for extremely secure and comfortable cars is fueling the markets expansion. The market is expanding due to consumers growing desire for high-performance, fuel-efficient cars. The North America automotive drivetrain market is anticipated to grow as a result of the growing production of AWD vehicles and increasing engine system advancements. Technological developments like batteries, creative designs, and lightweight materials are improving drivetrain performance and efficiency, which is driving the North America automotive drivetrain market.

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the market for North America automotive drivetrain market based on various segments and regions and forecasts revenue growth and analyzes trends in each submarket. The report analyses the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the North America automotive drivetrain market. Recent market developments and competitive strategies such as expansion, product launch, development, partnership, merger, and acquisition have been included to draw the competitive landscape in the market. The report strategically identifies and profiles the key market players and analyses their core competencies in each sub-segment of the North America automotive drivetrain market. 

Driving Factors

Customers increasing desire for high-performance vehicles with enhanced traction, acceleration, and towing capability is driving the significant growth of the automotive drivetrain market. Increased consumer demand for eco-friendly transportation options, stringent pollution regulations, and government subsidies are all contributing to the shift toward EVs. The market for North America automotive drivetrain has changed as a result of the growing popularity of electric vehicles, which has been fueled by government financing, stringent emission regulations, and consumer demands for environmentally friendly options. Automotive technology breakthroughs, including electric, hybrid, and driverless vehicles, are driving growth in North America automotive drivetrain market.  

Restraining Factors

The growth of the North America automotive drivetrain sector and the widespread adoption of electric vehicles are severely restricted by high production costs, volatile raw material prices, a shortage of rare earth metals, and supply chain interruptions.

Market Segmentation

The North America automotive drivetrain market share is classified into drive type and vehicle type.

• The front wheel drive segment dominated the market in 2024 and is projected to grow at a substantial CAGR during the forecast period.

The North America automotive drivetrain market is segmented by drive type into front wheel drive (FWD), rear wheel drive (RWD), and all wheel drive (AWD). Among these, the front wheel drive segment dominated the market in 2024 and is projected to grow at a substantial CAGR during the forecast period. In comparison to other drive systems, front wheel drive is incredibly cost-effective and provides a number of advantages, including decreased bulk, better use of available space, fuel efficiency, lack of driveshaft friction, and balanced weight distribution for improved traction.

• The passenger cars segment held a largest share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

The North America automotive drivetrain market is segmented by vehicle type into passenger cars, and commercial vehicles. Among these, the passenger cars segment held a largest share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. The passenger car category is growing as a result of rising consumer expenditure on luxury goods, rising economic conditions, rising disposable income of individuals, fast urbanization, and growing higher-class population segments.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the North America automotive drivetrain market along with a comparative evaluation primarily based on their product offering, business overviews, geographic presence, enterprise strategies, segment market share, and SWOT analysis. The report also provides an elaborative analysis focusing on the current news and developments of the companies, which includes product development, innovations, joint ventures, partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, strategic alliances, and others. This allows for the evaluation of the overall competition within the market.

List of Key Companies

• Aisin Corporation
• BorgWarner Inc.                      
• Cummins Inc.
• Schaeffler Group                      
• Dana Incorporated                 
• JTEKT Corporation  
• Eaton Corporation  
• Magna International Inc.
• ZF Friedrichshafen AG
• Others

Recent Developments

• In February 2024, an OEM in North America received Magna a contract to provide a customized primary rear Drive system for one of the companys premium niche car platforms. A variation of Magnas 800V eDS Duo, the extremely intricate system produces remarkable power and performance with 726 kW of power and 8,000 Nm of torque. It combines two gearboxes, two inverters, and two e-motors into one unit.

Key Target Audience 

• Market Players
• Investors
• End-users
• Government Authorities 
• Consulting and Research Firm
• Venture capitalists
• Value-Added Resellers (VARs)

Market Segment

This study forecasts revenue at North America, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2035. Spherical Insights has segmented the North America automotive drivetrain market based on the below-mentioned segments:

North America Automotive Drivetrain Market, By Drive Type

• Front Wheel Drive (FWD)
• Rear Wheel Drive (RWD)
• All Wheel Drive (AWD)

North America Automotive Drivetrain Market, By Vehicle Type

• Passenger Cars
• Commercial Vehicles