Hyundai is a publicly traded company.

What country is Hyundai from?

Hyundai is a South Korea brand, headquartered in Seoul.

What kind of cars does Hyundai make?

Hyundai makes a full range of cars, SUVs and the Ioniq electric line.

Hyundai

🇰🇷 South Korea

South Korean automaker and one of the world's largest vehicle manufacturers, with a growing electric vehicle lineup under the Ioniq sub-brand.

Models

Hybrid

Grandeur

Facelifted Hyundai Grandeur VII - Korea's flagship sedan marks its 40th anniversary with an all-new interior. New HEV system (249 hp), 17" Pleos Connect infotainment on Android Automotive OS, electrochromic panoramic roof with six zones. Orders open in Korea from ₩41,850,000.

249 hp

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i20

The new-generation Hyundai i20 is a rugged-styled compact hatchback launched in Brazil in June 2026, built on the K3 platform shared with the Kona and Kia Seltos. Engines are 1.0-litre petrol, with a naturally aspirated unit (75-80 hp) or a 115 hp T-GDI turbo, front-wheel drive only. Prices in Brazil run from 99,990 reais.

News

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Hyundai i20: the new-generation hatch goes rugged and debuts in Brazil

Hyundai has revealed a new generation of the i20 hatchback, choosing Brazil as its launch market - a country where the car had not been sold before. It moves to the K3 platform shared with the Kona and Kia Seltos, adopts a rugged crossover look, and offers 1.0-litre petrol and turbo engines. Prices in Brazil run from 99,990 to 139,990 reais (about $18,000 to $25,200).

16 Jun 2026

Hyundai Grandeur facelift: new hybrid, Android Automotive, physical climate buttons - orders open

The seventh-generation Grandeur gets a mid-cycle update with a stronger hybrid (249 hp, up from 230), a new 17" Android Automotive infotainment screen, six-zone electrochromic panoramic roof, and a return to physical climate controls. The Grandeur has been sold since 1986 and marks its 40th anniversary with this update. Prices from ₩41,850,000.

21 May 2026

About

Hyundai Motor Company is a South Korean automaker founded in 1967 and headquartered in Seoul. It is part of the Hyundai Motor Group alongside Kia and Genesis. Hyundai is among the top five vehicle manufacturers globally by sales volume.

The Ioniq sub-brand was established in 2021 to house Hyundai’s dedicated electric vehicle lineup. In China, Hyundai produces vehicles through its Beijing Hyundai joint venture and is developing a series of China-specific Ioniq models tailored to local market preferences.

Frequently asked questions

Who owns Hyundai?: Hyundai is a publicly traded company.
What country is Hyundai from?: Hyundai is a South Korea brand, headquartered in Seoul.
When was Hyundai founded?: Hyundai was founded in 1967.
What kind of cars does Hyundai make?: Hyundai makes a full range of cars, SUVs and the Ioniq electric line.