Hyundai Motor Celebrates Production Milestone of 100 Million Vehicles with 'One step further' Exhibition

Rhea-AI Summary

Hyundai Motor Company is celebrating its milestone of producing 100 million vehicles worldwide with the 'One step further' exhibition at Hyundai Motorstudio Seoul. The exhibition showcases the driving forces behind this achievement and expresses gratitude to customers. It spans five floors, featuring:

1. First floor: Cortina Mark 2 (first production model) and Pony (first independently developed model)
2. Second floor: History of major Hyundai Motor plants
3. Third floor: Key drivers of the milestone, focusing on first-generation SONATA, ELANTRA, and Scoupe
4. Fourth and fifth floors: Modern SUV lineup (SANTA FE, KONA, INSTER) and EV lineup (IONIQ 5, IONIQ 5 N, IONIQ 6)

The exhibition highlights Hyundai's transformation from a traditional automaker to a smart mobility solutions provider. It follows the 100 millionth vehicle celebration at Hyundai's Ulsan Plant on September 30, where an IONIQ 5 was delivered to its new owner.

• Exhibition showcases driving forces behind achieving global production of 100 million vehicles and thanks customers for their unwavering support
• Journey begins with first model 'Cortina Mark 2' and the Pony, Hyundai Motor's first independently developed model
• Three iconic models ‒ SONATA, ELANTRA and Scoupe – highlight Hyundai's drive to go 'one step further' in design, production and engineering
• Modern SUV and EV lineups reinforce Hyundai Motor's transformation from traditional automaker to smart mobility solutions provider

SEOUL, South Korea, Oct. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Motor Company is marking its historic achievement of producing 100 million vehicles worldwide with the grand opening of its 'One step further' exhibition at Hyundai Motorstudio Seoul. The exhibition showcases the driving forces behind the 100-million-unit production milestone and conveys Hyundai's gratitude to those customers who have been part of the journey.

This exhibition is a continuation of the 100 million production celebration held at Hyundai Motor's Ulsan Plant on September 30. At that event, the company delivered the 100 million and first vehicle, an IONIQ 5, to its new owner, representing the brand's gratitude to its customers for their unwavering support.

"It takes thousands of parts and pieces to build a car, with combined efforts of millions of people involved in R&D, design and manufacturing over many years," said Sungwon Jee, Senior Vice President and Global Chief Marketing Officer at Hyundai Motor Company. "We wanted to shed light on these behind-the-scenes efforts that went into producing 100 million vehicles and tell the story of Hyundai Motor's transformation from a traditional automaker to a leading smart mobility solutions provider."

Spanning five floors, the exhibition begins on the first floor by introducing the Cortina Mark 2, Hyundai Motor's first production model; and the Pony, Hyundai Motor's first independently developed model. The exhibition continues on the second floor where the history of major Hyundai Motor plants is showcased.

The third floor highlights key drivers in achieving the 100 million production milestone, focusing on three iconic models: the first-generation SONATA, the first-generation ELANTRA and Scoupe.

The fourth and fifth floors feature the brand's modern SUV lineup – SANTA FE, KONA and INSTER; and electric vehicle (EV) lineup – IONIQ 5, IONIQ 5 N and IONIQ 6, looking ahead to Hyundai Motor's future as it moves forward from a traditional automaker to a smart mobility solutions provider.

Visit Hyundai Newsroom for more information

View original content to download multimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/hyundai-motor-celebrates-production-milestone-of-100-million-vehicles-with-one-step-further-exhibition-302272272.html

SOURCE Hyundai Motor Company

FAQ

What milestone is Hyundai Motor celebrating with the 'One step further' exhibition?

Hyundai Motor is celebrating the production of 100 million vehicles worldwide with the 'One step further' exhibition at Hyundai Motorstudio Seoul.

Which Hyundai models are featured in the exhibition?

The exhibition features models such as Cortina Mark 2, Pony, SONATA, ELANTRA, Scoupe, SANTA FE, KONA, INSTER, IONIQ 5, IONIQ 5 N, and IONIQ 6.

Where was the 100 millionth Hyundai vehicle celebration held?

The 100 millionth vehicle celebration was held at Hyundai Motor's Ulsan Plant on September 30, 2024.

What was the 100 millionth vehicle produced by Hyundai (HYMTF)?

The 100 millionth vehicle produced by Hyundai was an IONIQ 5, which was delivered to its new owner at the celebration event.

How is Hyundai Motor transforming according to the exhibition?

The exhibition showcases Hyundai Motor's transformation from a traditional automaker to a leading smart mobility solutions provider.