Hyundai’s Truck Lands in Europe
- Hyundai’s HD-series commercial vehicles debut in the European market
- HD models powered by Hyundai’s `F Engine,’ boasting best-in-class performance & meeting Euro 5 emission standards
The HD series rollout was held in Madrid, Spain on Tuesday and was attended by more than 120 people, including Hyundai Motor Vice Chairman H.Y. Choi, the South Korean Ambassador to Spain, members of the press and prospective buyers and dealers.
The HD series model has been Korea’s best-selling light truck since its launch in 1997. It is now sold in more than 100 nations and has received high reviews for its quality and reliability. The European model is a customized version of the original Mighty, catering to the specific needs of European customers. Hyundai conducted exhaustive surveys and test drives to meet the high safety standards of the European market.
“We are very happy to introduce our HD series to the European commercial vehicle market, which has both strong demand and growth potential,” Vice Chairman Choi said at the launching ceremony. “We aim to establish a differentiated and comprehensive service network, as well as introduce more models, to maximize customers’ satisfaction and expand our market share in the future.”
The model launched yesterday is powered by Hyundai’s proprietary F-engine, which meets the Euro 5 emission standards and boasts a best-in-class 118 kw (160 horsepower) with 588 Nm (60 kg·m) of torque.
The HD series’ successful debut in the Iberian Peninsula is expected to serve as a springboard for making inroads into other significant markets in Europe. Hyundai plans to hold test drives and exhibitions of HD trucks throughout Spain to display the outstanding performance and wide variety of Hyundai’s commercial vehicles.
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Established in 1967, Hyundai Motor Co. has grown into the Hyundai Motor Group which was ranked as the world’s fifth-largest automaker since 2007 and includes over two dozen auto-related subsidiaries and affiliates. Employing over 75,000 people worldwide, Hyundai Motor sold approximately 3.1 million vehicles globally in 2009, posting sales of US$41.8 billion (including overseas plants, using the average currency exchange rate of 1,276 won per US dollar). Hyundai vehicles are sold in 193 countries through some 6,000 dealerships and showrooms. Further information about Hyundai Motor and its products are available at www.hyundai.com.
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