Hyundai Motor Co.

History

Year	Detail
1967-2000
1967	Hyundai Motor Co. incorporated.
1976	The company launched its first Korean passenger car, Hyundai Pony.
1986	The company launched GRANDEUR (AZERA), a large-sized luxury car.
1990	The company launched ELANTRA and SCOUPE.
1992	The company launched HCD-I, one of the first concept car in Korea.
1994	The company's annual production surpasses 1 million units.
1997	The company opened its Asan and Turkey plants.
1999	The company developed first automotive fuel cell battery in Korea.
2000	The company developed Korea’s first passenger diesel engine and large commercial engine.

2001-2005
2001	Establishement of Hyundai European Design Center.
	The company launched TUSCANI (sports coupe), TERRACAN, and LAVITA.
	The company unveiled HCD - VI concept car at the auto show in Chicago.
2003	The company established the California Design & Technical Center, Europe Technical Center, and Namyang Design Center.
2004	The company developed Theta engine and Lambda engine.
2005	The company established Environmental Technology Research Center, Hyundai America Technical Center, and Eco-Friendly Vehicle Recycling Center.

2006-2010
2006	The company developed V6 diesel S engine.
2007	The company launched European strategic model i30.
	The company launched a compact car i10 by Hyundai Motor India.
2008	The company developed its second plant in India.
	The company developed a front-wheel 6-speed automatic transmission.
2009	The company Hyundai Motor India Engineering Pvt. Ltd.
2010	The company developed an independently-developed Nu·Tau GDi engines and RWD 8-speed automatic transmission.

2011-2015
2011	The company launched its 5th generation GRANDEUR (AZERA) and VELOSTER.
	The company unveiled its D-segment i40 sedan at the Barcelona International Motor Show.
2012	The company launched its new SANTA FE, i40 Saloon, and VELOSTER Turbo.
	The company unveiled its electronically controlled AWD HTRAC.
2013	The company unveiled HCD-14, premium sports sedan concept car at the North American International Auto Show.
2015	The company showcased its new zero emission fuel cell electric bus.
	The company established Hyundai Motorstudio in Moscow.

2016-2020
2016	The company introduced IONIQ future mobility innovation program.
	The company launched GENESIS G80 sports model.
2017	The company established Hyundai Cradle Open Innovation Center in Silicon Valley.
	The company launched SONATA New Rise model, GRANDEUR Hybrid model, and GENESIS GV80 concept model.
2018	The company signed a multi-year partnership with AS Roma to Become Global Automotive Partner
2019	The company established its Indonesian Manufacturing Plant.
2020	The company unveiled its first dedicated BEV platform and Electric Global Modular Platform (E-GMP).

2021-2023
2021	The company launched the IONIQ 5, the first Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) model.
	The company partnered with Shell to expand collaborations on clean energy solutions.
	The company strengthened its partnership with Grab to accelerate EV adoption in Southeast Asia.
2022	The company signed an MOU to establish hydrogen mobility ecosystem in Czech Republic.
	The company partnered with Unity to develop a Meta-Factory.
2023	The company launched the All-New KONA, featuring various powertrain models such as EV, HEV, and ICE.
	The company unveiled the commercial model for Xcient fuel cell tractors and the hydrogen mobility vision in the U.S.
	The company introduced the IONIQ 5 N at the Goodwood Festival.