By Editor Hyundai Motor Company is a South Korean multinational automotive manufacturer, headquartered in Seoul, South Korea. It is a pioneer of the Korean auto industry and one of the top vehicle manufacturers in the world. The company is a part of the Hyundai Motor Group, alongside Kia Corporation and the luxury car brand, Genesis.
| Details | Info |
| Founded | 29th December 1967 |
| Founder | Chung Ju-yung |
| Headquarters | Seoul, South Korea |
| CEO | Josef Munoz |
| Industry | Automotive |
| Products | Sedans, Hatchbacks, SUVs, Trucks, Buses, Crossovers, EVs, Hybrids |
| Owner | Hyundai Motor Group |
| Net Worth | 339.8 trillion KRW (2024) |
| Official Website | www.hyundai.com |
Net Worth and Market Cap
Hyundai Motor Company holds assets valued at approximately 339.8 trillion KRW or USD 250 billion, as of late 2024. The market capitalisation of the company is currently at 117.91 trillion KRW or around USD 91.86 billion. Hyundai’s market cap has surged by 78% in early 2026.
Corporate Leadership
Jose Munoz is the current CEO and President of Hyundai Motor Company. He took over in January 2025 and is the company’s first non-Korean CEO. Munoz is responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations, global strategy and growth in key markets. Euisun Chung is the Executive Chairman of the Hyundai Motor Group, the parent company of Hyundai Motor Company.
Overview of Products
Hyundai produces a diverse line-up of motor vehicles spanning sedans, hatchbacks, SUVs, crossovers, vans, pickups, trucks, buses, electric vehicles and hybrids. Altogether, the company offers more than 30 variants across markets.
Top selling sedan models include Elantra, Avante, i30 Sedan and Sonata. Certain hatchback models like i20 have been developed to specifically cater to the Indian and European markets. Hyundai entered the SUV/crossover market with the launch of Santa Fe in 2000. It was followed by Tucson in the year 2004. While Santa Fe has a rugged, boxy design, Tucson is a compact SUV. Other notable SUV/crossover models by Hyundai are Palisade, Kona, Venue and Santa Cruz.
Sonata Electric Vehicle was the first electric vehicle developed by Hyundai in the year 1991. The company started producing hybrid electric vehicles in the year 2008. Hyundai’s flagship electric vehicle series is the IONIQ Series. It includes the IONIQ 6 sleek electric sedan, IONIQ 5 compact electric SUV/crossover and IONIQ 9 three-row electric SUV.
Scale of Operations
Hyundai Motor Company is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea. It owns and operates the world’s largest automobile manufacturing facility, located in Ulsan, South Korea. This facility has an annual production capacity of 1.6 million units.
Hyundai exports its vehicles to over 200 countries worldwide, with a sales network comprising of over 5,000 dealerships.