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2006
2006
- Developed Gamma engine
- No.1 Non-Premium Nameplate in J.D. Power’s IQS
- Launch of new Avante (Elantra)
- Exports to South America surpass 1 million units
- Developed V6 diesel S engine
- Established new Hyundai Motor Europe building
- Annual sales surpass KRW 1 trillion
- Total production reaches No. 6 in the world
- Unveiling of the Hellion, Arnejs, Genus and Talus concept cars
- Selected as Interbrand’s 100 Best Global Brands for a 2nd consecutive year
- Official sponsor of the 2006 FIFA World Cup Germany
2005
2005
- Established the U.S. proving ground
- Exports to Africa and the Middle East surpass 1 million units
- Established the Alabama plant
- Developed clean Mu V6 engine
- Debut in Interbrand’s 100 Best Global Brands
- Established Environmental Technology Research Center
- Established Hyundai America Technical Center
- Established Eco-Friendly Vehicle Recycling Center
- Click is selected as India’s Best Car of 2005
- Unveiling of New Grandeur and HED-1 at the Geneva International Motor Show
- Official partner of FIFA from 2007 to 2014
- Chairman Mong-Koo Chung named Top Automotive CEO in Asia by Automotive↵
2004
2004
- Launch of Hyundai Motor’s first compact SUV, Tucson (ix35)
- Production of Delta engine surpasses 1 million units
- Sonata placed first in J.D. Power’s IQS
- Cumulative exports surpass 10 million units
- Developed Theta engine and Lambda engine
- Official sponsor of the UEFA Euro 2004
- Joint venture plant for commercial vehicles in China established
- Chairman Mong-Koo Chung named as the Best CEO of 2004 by Business Week
2003
2003
- Established the California Design & Technical Center
- Production of Avante (Elantra) surpasses 2 million units
- Proclaimed Global Environmental Management
- Established the Europe Technical Center
- Established the Namyang Design Center
- Annual exports surpass 1 million units
- The world’s first ultra high pressure hydrogen storage system for fuel cell electric vehicles developed
2002
2002
- Cumulative production at Asan plant surpasses 1 million units
- Production of Sonata begins in China
- Launch of Chinese-made Elantra
- Sonata receives J.D. Power’s APEAL Award
- Inauguration of the California Design & Technical Center
- Official sponsor of the 2002 FIFA World Cup Korea /Japan
Unveiling of the HCD – 7 concept car at the Chicago Auto Show
2001
2001
- Production of Beta engine surpasses 1 million units
- Unveiling of Korea’s first fuel cell electric vehicle Santa Fe
- Established Hyundai European Design Center
- Launch of Tuscani (Hyundai’s sports coupe), Terracan, and Lavita
- Santa Fe ranked No.1 in U.S. customer satisfaction survey
- HMA receives J.D. Power’s Chairman’s Award
- Unveiling of the HCD – VI concept car at the Chicago Auto Show