Hyundai History

History of Hyundai Motor Company since 1967 until now

Hyundai History

2008

Launch of Genesis
Established the 2nd plant in India
Beijing Hyundai hits 1 million vehicles production milestone
Established 2nd plant in Beijing
Sales of Avante (Elantra) surpass 5 million units
Launch of European strategic model i20
Developed next-generation clean diesel R-engine
Launched Blue Drive brand for green models
Tau engine named ‘10 Best Engines Winners’ by Ward’s Auto
Developed front-wheel 6-speed automatic transmission
Unveiling of the eco-friendly concept car i-Mode at the Geneva International Motor Show
Official sponsor of UEFA Euro 2008

Launch of European strategic model i30
Cumulative sales in the U.S. surpass 5 million units
Unveiling of the 3rd generation fuel cell concept car i-Blue
Developed F, G, H diesel engines for commercial vehicle
Launch of the next-generation compact car i10 by HMI
Verna awarded Best Car of the Year by India’s Overdrive magazine
Unveiling of the HED-IV (QarmaQ) concept car at the Geneva International Motor Show
Unveiling of the HND-III (Veloster) concept car at the Seoul Motor Show
Azera (Grandeur) ranks No.1 in J.D. Power’s Customer Satisfaction Survey for a 2nd consecutive year
Inauguration of the Brazilian CKD plant
i30 selected as Australia’s Car of the Year and Green Car of the Year