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Hyundai and GM Outline Five Co-Developed Vehicles for the Americas

It launches joint sourcing initiatives to cut costs ahead of planned 2028 production.

Hyundai Motors
GM and Hyundai inked joint development pact in September 2024.
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Overview

  • The partners have specified four flexible ICE/hybrid models for Central and South America and an electric commercial van for North America.
  • GM will lead development of the midsize pickup platform while Hyundai heads up the compact models and electric van.
  • Design and engineering work is underway with full launches and U.S. van production scheduled as early as 2028.
  • Joint sourcing initiatives across the Americas will cover materials, transport and logistics and include collaboration on low-carbon steel.
  • The alliance aims to leverage combined scale to cut costs and drive annual sales above 800,000 units.