Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama
Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama, LLC (HMMA) is Hyundai's first U.S. assembly and manufacturing plant, assembling Hyundai SUVs and the Santa Cruz Sport Adventure Vehicle.
Last updated October 21, 2026
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Overview
Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama, LLC (HMMA) is described by its official site as Hyundai's first assembly and manufacturing plant in the United States, a $1.7 billion automotive plant described as one of the most advanced assembly plants in North America. HMMA assembles the Hyundai Tucson, Santa Fe, and Santa Fe Hybrid SUVs, as well as the Santa Cruz Sport Adventure Vehicle, and currently provides employment for approximately 4,200 people. The facility's grand opening was celebrated on Friday, May 20, 2005, with Chung Mong-koo, chairman and chief executive officer of Hyundai Kia Automotive Group, and Alabama Governor Bob Riley, and it marked the official start of production with its first saleable 2006 Sonata in May 2005. HMMA is capable of producing up to 399,500 vehicles per year at full capacity, and its three engine shops make the Smartstream G2.5 GDI, G1.6 T-GDI, G2.0 Atkinson, G2.5 GDI, and G2.5 T-GDI engines, used in vehicles manufactured at HMMA as well as at Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia in West Point, Ga.
History
On Friday, May 20, 2005, Chung Mong-koo, chairman and chief executive officer of Hyundai Kia Automotive Group, and Alabama Governor Bob Riley gathered with elected officials to celebrate the grand opening of Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama, LLC (HMMA). At the opening, Chairman Chung said, "This new manufacturing facility reaffirms Hyundai's commitment toward investing in the U.S. economy, as well as its commitment toward U.S. consumers," adding that "American consumers have recognized Hyundai's quality, and this plant will enable us to better serve them." The facility marked the official start of production with its first saleable 2006 Sonata in May 2005. HMMA is described as Hyundai's first U.S. manufacturing plant, a $1.8 billion facility employing approximately 4,200 team members, with more than 72 suppliers having located businesses throughout North America to support the Hyundai plant.
Products and positioning
One of the most advanced assembly plants in North America; Hyundai's first U.S. manufacturing plant.
Hyundai Tucson
Hyundai Santa Fe
Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid
Hyundai Santa Cruz Sport Adventure Vehicle
Smartstream G2.5 GDI engine
G1.6 T-GDI engine
G2.0 Atkinson engine
G2.5 GDI engine
G2.5 T-GDI engine
Controversies
2020
Hyundai Alabama suspends production after COVID-19 case
Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama suspended production in all areas and shifts beginning March 18 after confirming a COVID-19 case among its workforce. The company said it had deployed additional sanitation measures and would follow public-health protocols to disinfect the affected work area.
Recent events
Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama sponsors Driving HOPE[3]
Reported:
Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama joined local organizations in sponsoring Driving HOPE, a mobile cancer screening and education unit being implemented by Baptist Health Care Foundation and Montgomery Cancer Center.
Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama partners with Alabama State University on employee vaccinations[4]
Reported:
Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama announced a partnership with Alabama State University to hold two COVID-19 vaccination clinics for HMMA team members who want vaccination and had not yet received it from other community sources. The clinics were scheduled for March 26 and 27, 2021.
Hyundai Alabama suspends production after COVID-19 case[5]
Reported:
Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama suspended production in all areas and shifts beginning March 18 after confirming a COVID-19 case among its workforce. The company said it had deployed additional sanitation measures and would follow public-health protocols to disinfect the affected work area.
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