The Story Of The Namyang R&D Center Facility, Hyundai Ioniq 5's Birth

Namyang R&D Center. (Doc. Hyundai Motor Group)

Hyundai Motor Group (HMG) is known as a revolutionary vehicle manufacturer that has always followed the times by presenting the latest technology. One of the keys to their success is the extraordinary research and development facility, the Namyang R&D Center, which plays an important role in creating innovative Hyundai cars.

Located in the city of Hwaseong, Gyeonggi-do province, the Namyang R&D Center is adjacent to the Hyundai manufacturing facility in Ulsan. There, more than 10,000 world-class researchers are working in charge of the development of Hyundai vehicles.

Yong Wha Kim, Chief Technology Officer of HMG, made Namyang R&D Center the main base for developing the latest cars from Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis. Their commitment to research and development is clearly evident in the production of the latest vehicles that present the latest experience for customers.

"With 19 R&D centers and designs spread across various countries, including the United States, Germany, China, India and Japan, we are developing special cars for each region, accommodating customer needs, and adjusting them to driving environments around the world," Kim said in his official statement on Wednesday, July 26.

The size of the Namyang R&D Center reaches 3.3 million square meters, accommodating world-class facilities that include design and engineering centers, powertrain development laboratories, wind tunnels for aerodynamic research, and hit test facilities.

Since 2016, Namyang R&D Center has also become the birthplace of the Ioniq line which has won global recognition, including prestigious awards such as the World Car of the Year 2022 won by Ioniq 5.

Not surprisingly, Ioniq 5, with all his achievements and sophistication, has become an electric vehicle that is very attractive in various countries, including Indonesia. Since March 2022, Hyundai Ioniq 5 has been produced locally by the factory PT Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Indonesia (HMMI).