In the event you don’t already know, Hyundai Motor Firm (HMC) is taking up its namesake model in Malaysia, and with the principal coming in, Hyundai Motor Malaysia (HMY, as they wish to be recognized) could be the equal of Honda Malaysia, Mercedes-Benz Malaysia and different OEMs straight managed by the headquarters.
As we speak, HMY’s social media pages went stay, and you’ll seek for ‘Hyundai Motor Malaysia’ on Fb, Instagram, Youtube, LinkedIn and TikTok.
“Annyeonghaseyo, Malaysia! A brand new period begins — We’re right here and able to drive ahead into the long run with you. Observe us for all issues Hyundai,” HMY stated in its first put up, which says ‘Hi there’ in lots of languages. Now that they’ve gone stay, we’re anticipating an official introduction announcement from the brand new entity quickly.
Late final yr, HMC introduced a RM2.16 billion funding into Malaysia, which entails a strategic partnership between the Korean carmaker and Inokom to improve the latter’s capability to satisfy HMC’s necessities. It was reported that the funding shall be over a interval of six years from 2025 to 2030, and it’ll embrace an EV battery meeting manufacturing facility in Kulim in addition to six CKD locally-assembled fashions.
Then, Korea’s Yonhap reported that the upgraded CKD plant will assemble MPVs together with the Staria from mid-2025. There are additionally plans to broaden the vary to incorporate mid- and large-size SUVs. HMC’s Malaysian plant will assemble automobiles for native consumption and different ASEAN markets, with manufacturing beginning at 20,000 models a yr.
“We made this funding resolution contemplating the rising significance of Southeast Asia and the Malaysian market. We intention to contribute to the financial and social improvement of the area by means of job creation and native expertise improvement,” HMC stated then, reported by Yonhap.
What turns into of Hyundai Sime Motors, longtime native guardians of the model, you ask? They’d most likely be a ‘tremendous supplier’ akin to Auto Bavaria for BMW and Cycle & Carriage for Mercedes-Benz.
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