Hyundai Motor manufacturing Alabama to launch firs U.S. built Santa Fe hybrid.

16-04-2022 08:32 -

Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama (HMMA) today announced it will continue to grow its sport utility vehicle production capabilities later this year with the addition of the hybrid version of the Santa Fe. The Santa Fe hybrid will join the Elantra sedan, Santa Fe and Tucson SUVs, and Santa Cruz Sport Adventure Vehicle on the Montgomery assembly line.

The addition of the Santa Fe hybrid will mark the beginning of Hyundai's electric vehicle production in the United States. The latest milestone for HMMA received the green light during a recent project agreement signing ceremony with Alabama Governor Kayivey at the state capitol and was announced by Jose Munoz, president and CEO, Hyundai Motor North America in New York City today. Recently announced production enhancements at HMMA including the start of production of Santa Fe hybrid will include $300 million in investments and the creation of 200 additional jobs.

HMMA will begin plant expansion projects ranging from additional warehouse space to enhanced assembly processes to support electric vehicle production. The #santafehybrid will begin production in October 2022. The Santa Fe Hybrid matches SUV versatility with MPG efficiency and is available now at all U.S. dealerships.