US automaker will be responsible for pickup, and South Korean, for compact models and van
A and announced on Wednesday (6.ago.2025) a partnership in the development of 5 car models. Second, the Companies will jointly develop 4 vehicles intended for Central America and South America, including 1 SUV, 1 passenger car and a pickup truck, as well as an medium pickup.
The vehicles will have flexible architecture, with the possibility of propulsion to internal combustion or hybrid system. GM and Hyundai will also develop an electric van together for the US market.
The US automaker GM will lead the development of the medium pickup platform, while South Korean Hyundai will be responsible for compact vehicles and electric van. Both companies will use ordinary platforms, but the internal and external design will be exclusive, reflecting the identity of each brand.
“Through this partnership, GM and Hyundai will bring more options to consumers, with greater agility and lower cost”said Shilpan Amin, senior vice president of GM. “These first codes -turned vehicles clearly demonstrate how we will leverage our complementary forces and the combined scale of the two companies ”these.
José Muñoz, president and CEO of Hyundai Motor Company, also commented on strategic collaboration with GM: “Our combined scale in North America and South America will make it more efficient to meet consumers’ demands – with remarkable, high quality design vehicles, security focus and relevant technology ”.
According to the note, GM and Hyundai estimate that sales of these vehicles exceed 800,000 units per year when production is fully in force.
Companies said they continue to evaluate new joint vehicle development opportunities for global markets, as well as potential collaborations in propulsion systems – in combustion engines, hybrids, battery electrical and hydrogen fuel cells.
