A Legacy in Motion: Hyundai Marks 100 Million Vehicles with a Look to the Future
Hyundai Motor Company is inviting the world to take “One Step Further” with a special exhibition at Hyundai Motor studio in Seoul, starting October 10th. This milestone event celebrates Hyundai’s monumental achievement of producing 100 million vehicles globally, a feat that encapsulates innovation, resilience, and gratitude to its loyal customers.
Forging a Path of Firsts: From Humble Beginnings to Global Impact
Hyundai’s journey began with a bold vision: creating “cars and technology that are truly ours.” This belief defied expectations and paved the way for Korea’s first independently produced car, the first self-developed engine, and the world’s first mass-produced hydrogen vehicle. Hyundai’s legacy is continuous innovation from the CORTINA to the Pony, and beyond. As Henry Ford once said, “Coming together is a beginning; keeping together is progress; working together is success.” Hyundai embodies this sentiment, evolving through decades with the support of customers around the globe.
This exhibition provides visitors a chance to step back in time and revisit Hyundai’s key moments—from its early models like the SONATA, SCOUPE, and ELANTRA to the cutting-edge technology that drives today’s models. It highlights how Hyundai has consistently taken “one step further” through unique designs, self-developed engines, and global production expansions.
Marking a New Chapter: The Electrification Era Begins
In September, Hyundai celebrated the production of its 100,000,001st vehicle at the Ulsan Plant, marking a new chapter in its storied history. This plant, which began as an assembly site for the Ford CORTINA, has grown into the world’s largest automobile manufacturing hub, setting the stage for Hyundai’s ambitious future. Now, with the production of the IONIQ 5, Hyundai is not just celebrating the past but looking toward the future.
“The best way to predict the future is to create it,” said Abraham Lincoln, and Hyundai is doing just that—leading the charge into the electrification era with confidence. The “One Step Further” exhibition is not just a reflection on 100 million vehicles but a bold declaration of Hyundai’s commitment to shape the future of mobility.
Join Hyundai on this remarkable journey—celebrate the past, embrace the present, and step confidently into the future.