Making a mark on the continent.

Throughout the past three decades, Hyundai has gradually expanded its presence in Europe. We have constructed many important facilities, from R&D and Design centres to production plants, as well as introducing models specifically aimed at European customers.

Overview

Proud to design and build in Europe – for Europe.

Hyundai currently sells vehicles in 47 European countries through 2,279 sales outlets. In 2021, we sold 515,886 units in Europe in 2021 – a 21.6 per cent increase over 2020. From TUCSON to KONA Electric, six of our best-selling models in Europe are also produced in our plants in Türkiye and the Czech Republic – that’s 72 per cent of our total sales in Europe.
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    47 European countries.

    Hyundai currently sells vehicles in 47 European countries.

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    2,279 sales outlets.

    Hyundai currently sells cars through 2,279 outlets.

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    515,886 vehicles sold.

    In 2021, Hyundai sold 515,886 vehicles in Europe, 72% of which were built at our plants in Türkiye and the Czech Republic.  


     
     
     
    European headquartes of Hyundai in Offenbach, Germany.

    European headquarters.

    In 2006, the Hyundai Motor Europe headquarters opened in Offenbach, Germany to manage European sales, marketing, aftersales, fleet and dealer activities.
    Areal view of Hyundai plant in Czech Republic.

    European factories.

    Committed to Europe, we built up our European operations by opening production facilities in Türkiye in 1997 and the Czech Republic in 2008.
    Hyundai IONIQ 5 N prototype being tested at Hyundai Nürburgring test centre.

    Nürburgring test centre.

    To guarantee best quality, we engage in rigorous testing at our European Test Center in Germany at the legendary Nürburgring racetrack.
    Hyundai european technical center in Rüsselsheim, Germany.

    Technical Center.

    The Hyundai Motor Europe Technical Center in Rüsselsheim, Germany, ensures that every Hyundai meets the wishes and needs of European customers.

    Models designed in Europe.

    At Hyundai, we understand the importance of good design – and many of our latest models show the influence of European design team at the Hyundai Motor Europe Technical Center highly successful models like the i10, i30, KONA and TUCSON.

    Czech Plant

    Our plant in Nošovice, Czech Republic.

    Established in 2008, Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Czech (HMMC) is Europe’s most modern production plant.
    1. Areal view of Hyundai plant in Czech Republic.

      About the factory.

      At this 2,000,000 m2 plant, ca. 3,300 highly-skilled employees work in stamping, welding, painting, assembly, and transmission shops, as well as parts and logistic warehouses, inspection, and other amenities.

    2. inside a European Hyundai factory

      High tech – high capacity.

      The cutting-edge manufacturing plant features 550 high-tech robots and produces 1,500 cars every day, with four different models on a single production line.

    3. Hyundai cars being assembled in a European factory

      Production capacity.

      The Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Czech factory has a production capacity of 350,000 cars and 250,000 transmissions a year.

    4. Hyundai cars are loaded on a train for delivery.

      Where the cars go.

      In 2021, the production exceeded 275,000 cars, which were exported to 70 countries. The majority to European countries, but significant volumes also to Mexico, Ecuador, New Caledonia and Martinique.

    5. A Hyundai i30N being assembled in a European factory.

      3 million cars produced.

      In May 2019, HMMC produced the car with a serial number 3,000,000. The landmark car was an i30 N, Hyundai’s popular high-performance model, and was ordered by a customer from Germany.
    6. Hyundai cars being assembled in a European factory.

      2 million C-SUVs produced.

      Since 2011, more than 2,100,000 SUVs have been produced at our plant in the Czech Republic.

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    Our Czech factory: powered by 100% renewable energy.

    In our Are We There Yet? podcast, Petr Michník, Head of Administration at Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Czech, gives host Suzi Perry the lowdown on how the facility has made the transition to receiving 100 percent of its energy from renewable sources.
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    Models produced at our Czech Plant.

    The models manufactured at our Czech Plant (HMMC) include: KONA Electric), TUCSON (petrol/diesel, Hybrid, PHEV), i30 range (hatchback, fastback and wagon incl. N Line), and the high-performance i30 N and i30 Fastback N.

    Take a closer look at our plant in the Czech Republic.

    This video gives you a behind the scenes look at our high tech factory in Nošovice, Czech Republic.

    Türkiye plant

    Our plant in ĺzmit, Türkiye.

    Located about 100 kilometers southwest of Istanbul, the Hyundai Assan Otomotive Sanayi (HAOS) in ĺzmit, Türkiye is Hyundai’s longest operating manufacturing facility outside Korea.
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      About the factory.

      Around 2,500 people are employed at the 123,000 square meter manufacturing plant.

    2. inside the Hyundai Assan Otomotive Sanayi in ĺzmit, Türkiye

      Modern robotics.

      The state-of-the-art assembly lines include over 170 robots to assist in producing around 1,000 cars per day.

    3. inside the Hyundai Assan Otomotive Sanayi in ĺzmit, Türkiye

      Annual capacity.

      The plant has an annual capacity of 230,000 units and more than 90 % of the production is exported to over 40 different countries.

    4. inside the Hyundai Assan Otomotive Sanayi in ĺzmit, Türkiye

      2 million cars produced.

      In 2019, Hyundai Motor celebrated the production of the 2 millionth vehicle at the Turkish plant.

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    Models produced at our plant in Türkiye.

    The Turkish plant produces the i10, i20, i20 N compact hatchbacks and BAYON compact crossover SUV (incl. all the N Lines), mainly for the European market.

    Take a closer look at our plant in Türkiye.

    This video gives you a behind the scenes look our high tech factory in ĺzmit, Türkiye.

    Test centre.

    Hyundai’s European Test Center at the Nürburgring.

    Since 2011, Hyundai Motor Europe's Technical Center has undertaken durability testing of our cars at the Nürburgring – one of the world’s most challenging racetracks. In 2013, we inaugurated our new European Test Center here. This unique glass and steel building houses workshops, offices and hospitality areas.  We engage in regular and rigorous testing here as an extension of our European Technical Center.

    Hyundai Motorsport.

    A high-performance brand, Hyundai is successful in both rally and circuit racing. As motorsport allows us to transfer the knowledge between our race cars and passenger cars, electric racing represents an exciting new era for Hyundai Motorsport and sustainable mobility.
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      World Rally Championship.

      Rallying is the purest test of man and machine, in which drivers and their co-drivers fight for victory on all kinds of terrain. The FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) is the sport's undisputed pinnacle; and it's where the world’s best drivers and their co-drivers vie for glory.
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      World Rally Championship.

      Unlike circuit-based racing, rally drivers compete individually in short, timed stages with the aim of recording the fastest time. The ever-changing landscape helps contribute to rally’s reputation as one of the most exciting forms of motorsport in the world. This is underscored by the sheer exhilaration of WRC. First run in 1973, the competition continues to attract the world’s leading automotive manufacturers – like Hyundai – to this day. Held from January to November, the WRC takes teams, drivers and fans on a whistle-stop tour of the world, from the wilds of Northern and Southern Europe to the vast plains of Australia and the Mexican desert. Fans flock to these WRC events to get up close and personal with the cars and drivers, while many more millions follow rallies on TV, radio and online. Its continued popularity is testament to the sporting and technical challenges the WRC poses.
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    1. Hyundai i20 R5 participating in a rally.

      Rally2.

      Established in late 2015, the Rally2 (previously R5) program is a key pillar of our Customer Racing department, which is designed to enhance Hyundai’s global motorsport image. Utilising all the technology and expertise gained from competing in the WRC, Customer Racing shows Hyundai’s sporting and high-performance credentials to new fans around the world.

    2. A Hyundai i20 R5 participating in a rally.

      Rally2.

      The Rally2 category was introduced as R5 in 2012 by the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), which is motorsport’s governing body. It was intended as the second tier of world rallying. Since then, it has become one of the most competitive categories of world motorsport, hosting cars built by many of the world’s most prominent manufacturers. Accommodating privateer teams, the category offers affordability through strict cost-capping of cars and components, while producing a high-performance rally car that is at home on the stages. In line with the class regulations, our four-wheel drive i20 R5 weighs 1,230 kg and is equipped with a 1.6 litre, turbo charged engine, fitted to a 32 mm air restrictor and a five-speed sequential gearbox.

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    1. Hyundai teams competing in a TCR race.

      Touring Car Racing (TCR).

      The first races using TCR regulations took place in 2015. Since then, the rule set has been adopted throughout the circuit racing world and is now the base of more than a dozen regional and national championships.
    2. Hyundai TCR cars going down a race track.

      Touring Car Racing (TCR).

      The most high-profile TCR championship is the TCR International Series. The championship features privateer and customer teams with machinery representing a number of the top motor manufacturers. Aside from sprint racing, TCR-specification machinery also features in multi-class endurance events, with specific classes in the international 24H Series and the Nürburgring 24 Hours.

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    1. Veloster N ETCR on track.

      eTouring Car World Cup (ETCR).

      First announced in 2019, ETCR is the first all-electric Touring Car category for multiple manufacturers. After a successful first season in 2021, the series was awarded World Cup status by the FIA to become the FIA ETCR – eTouring Car World Cup for 2022. Short, action-packed races in a unique format, on both street circuits and permanent tracks, help the series further stand out in the world of motorsport.

    2. Veloster N ETCR in the crowd being photographed.

      eTouring Car World Cup (ETCR).

      Hyundai was one of the first manufacturers to commit to the new ETCR regulations in 2019 to be on the grid for the start of the new competition. The Veloster N ETCR became the first all-electric Hyundai Motorsport project. Delivering a peak power of 500kw (670hp) to the rear wheels through four motors, the car is a powerful purpose-built racer that shows the high-performance potential of Hyundai’s electric range.

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