Hyundai is famous for crafting reliable, feature-packed vehicles for Clarksburg roads, offering everything from fuel-efficient commuter sedans to adventure-ready SUVs built for rugged mountain drives. If you are planning to add a new vehicle to your Fairmont garage, you might be asking: Where is Hyundai made? And who owns Hyundai models?
To help you better understand the engineering and heritage behind your favorite vehicles, Jenkins Hyundai has put together this comprehensive, up-to-date overview of who owns Hyundai and where Hyundai vehicles are manufactured globally and domestically.
Unlike many automotive brands that operate under massive parent conglomerates, Hyundai vehicles are engineered and manufactured by the Hyundai Motor Company. Founded in 1967, the Hyundai Motor Company has established a long history of automotive innovation—growing from its early production roots into a global leader in electric mobility with award-winning EV lineups like IONIQ.
Over the decades, the Hyundai Motor Group expanded its reach by launching the luxury Genesis brand as a wholly owned Hyundai subsidiary and by acquiring a significant ownership stake in Kia Corporation, currently around 34%. Despite this partnership, Hyundai Motor Company remains its own distinct entity, maintaining independent design, safety engineering, and manufacturing standards from Kia and Genesis alike.
The original Hyundai Motor Company was established in South Korea, where its world headquarters and flagship manufacturing facility still operate today. Hyundai’s Ulsan, South Korea plant is recognized as one of the largest integrated automobile manufacturing complexes in the world. However, as global demand has grown, Hyundai has expanded into an international manufacturing powerhouse.
For Morgantown drivers, Hyundai vehicles and parts are produced in modern manufacturing facilities across the globe, including locations in:
In the United States, Hyundai now operates two major manufacturing plants. The established Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama (HMMA) facility in Montgomery builds several popular North American models, including the Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai Santa Fe, Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid, Hyundai Santa Cruz, and the Genesis GV70 and Electrified GV70. Alongside HMMA, the newly opened Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America (HMGMA) in Bryan County, Georgia is dedicated to electrified vehicle production, building the Hyundai IONIQ 5 and IONIQ 9, and has recently begun producing the Kia Sportage Hybrid as well.
Whether you are exploring the advantages of the Hyundai Tucson or looking for a modern EV built at the Georgia Metaplant, American manufacturing plays a central role in delivering these vehicles to local dealerships.
Hyundai Motor Company holds an ownership stake of roughly 34% in Kia Corporation, making it Kia’s largest shareholder. Even so, Kia operates with its own leadership, design language, and manufacturing standards.
Yes. Hyundai builds vehicles at two U.S. facilities: Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama in Montgomery and the new Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America in Georgia, which is dedicated to EV and hybrid production.
Genesis is Hyundai Motor Company’s luxury vehicle brand. It is wholly owned by Hyundai but designed, engineered, and marketed as its own distinct lineup.
Now that you know who makes Hyundai and where Hyundai vehicles are manufactured, you are ready to explore our complete selection of vehicles. You can browse our new vehicle inventory or explore our pre-owned vehicles to find the ideal match for your daily commute.
Contact us online or call our sales department at (681) 456-8053 to schedule a test drive. Our team in Bridgeport is here to guide you through vehicle specs, warranty coverage, and smart purchasing strategies. In the meantime, dive deeper into model comparisons and technology overviews with our Hyundai research hub.
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