Hyundai Motor Company and General Motors have unveiled their first five co-developed vehicles, marking a new chapter under the Hyundai GM vehicle collaboration plan. The partnership aims to produce over 800,000 vehicles annually across Central, South American, and North American markets.
Key Models under the Hyundai GM vehicle collaboration
The collaboration will result in four vehicles for Latin America, a compact SUV, a car, a compact pick-up, and a mid-size truck. Further, all available with internal combustion or hybrid drivetrains. Additionally, an electric commercial van will cater to the North American market. Production is expected to ramp up by 2028.
Hyundai will take charge of developing the compact SUV and electric van, while GM will concentrate on the mid-size truck platform. Both companies will share underlying platforms while designing brand-specific exteriors and interiors.
Focus on Affordability and Speed
By leveraging their strengths, Hyundai and GM plan to bring products to market faster and at a lower cost. “These initial jointly developed vehicles show how GM and Hyundai are utilizing each other’s strengths and shared scale,” said Shilpan Amin, GM’s senior vice president.
Design and engineering are already underway. Launches for the Latin American market are planned for 2028. Meanwhile, the U.S.-built electric van may also begin production in the same year.
Sustainability and Cost-Efficiency Drive the Partnership
Beyond vehicles, the partnership includes joint sourcing in logistics, components, and materials. The two automakers will also explore sourcing low-carbon emission steel to reinforce their commitment to sustainable production.
Hyundai’s CEO José Muñoz emphasized that the collaboration brings more value and choice to customers. “Our combined scale in the Americas allows us to efficiently offer well-designed, safe, and tech-rich vehicles,” he said.
Hyundai GM joint vehicle development is not just about cars—it’s about reshaping how global automakers collaborate, innovate, and scale for future mobility.
