Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama Builds 5 Millionth Vehicle
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Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama Builds 5 Millionth Vehicle

HMMA reached the 5 million mark in less than 17 years, starting production in May 2005.

Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama (HMMA) leadership, team members and special guests this week celebrated the 5 millionth vehicle built at Hyundai’s U.S. assembly plant. HMMA reached the 5 million mark in less than 17 years, starting production in May 2005.

The 5 millionth vehicle was a Hyundai Santa Cruz Sport Adventure Vehicle that was built on July 27, 2021. To reach this achievement, HMMA has produced 2,562,880 Sonatas, 1,489,568 Elantras, 908,779 Santa Fes, 36,989 Tucsons, and 1,784 Santa Cruzes.

HMMA recently completed a plant expansion to support the addition of its fourth and fifth models, the Tucson and Santa Cruz, that joined Sonata, Elantra and Santa Fe. The addition of these models further enhances HMMA’s ability to adjust its vehicle production with market demand. 

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