Hyundai vehicles are manufactured in multiple locations worldwide, with key production hubs in:
- South Korea : The largest and most significant Hyundai manufacturing facility is the Ulsan plant in South Korea, which is the world's single largest automobile plant with an annual capacity of about 1.3 to 1.6 million vehicles. Other South Korean plants include the Asan plant (producing Sonata, Grandeur, and electric models) and the Jeonju plant (focused on commercial vehicles)
- United States : Hyundai's main U.S. manufacturing plant is located in Montgomery, Alabama. This plant produces models like the Sonata, Elantra, Santa Fe, Tucson, and Santa Cruz, with an annual capacity of around 400,000 vehicles. The U.S. operations also include design and engineering facilities in Michigan and California
- Europe : Hyundai has a modern manufacturing plant in Nošovice, Czech Republic, serving the European market
- Other countries : Hyundai also operates manufacturing plants in Brazil, Turkey, China, India, Russia, Vietnam, Indonesia, South Africa, and Singapore, among others. These facilities help Hyundai cater to regional markets and reduce transportation costs
To determine where a specific Hyundai vehicle was made, you can check the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). The first character indicates the country of origin (e.g., "K" for South Korea, "5" for the USA)
. In summary, Hyundai cars are primarily made in South Korea and the United States, with significant manufacturing presence in Europe and various other countries worldwide to serve local markets efficiently.
