technologies, and automatic transmissions. This research center introduced the alpha and beta engines followed by the delta engine, all of which were developed in-house, ably demonstrating the capability and engineering for H developing high-performance engines.

buses, as well as new materials with an j? emphasis on technological competitiveness.

of planning, testing, and researching. The Namyang center occupies an area of 3.3 million m", one of the world's largest, where middle and large sized passenger cars, and electric cars are tested. Also, at this site we develop future concept cars and test their performance capabilities.

commercial vehicles. By introducing the Elantra/Lantra and Hyundai Coupe models to the global market, this research center has already received recognition for its design capability and capacity to be a leader in worldwide automobile design trends.

charged with developing middle and large sized commercial vehicles and performing research on more than 100 different models.

automobile assembly plant in the worid. Automation rates for press and body lines are at 95%, while all production lines nave i reached 80%, insuring delivery of cars of superb quality and excellent performance.

performance passenger cars in a plant area covering 1.8 million m2.

annually, the world's largest in its scale.

for these areas. This plant occupies an area of 1 million m2, and is capable of assembling 60,000 units of the Accent and H 100 models, passenger and commercial.

automobile firm. The Chennai Rant occupies 2.2 million m2, assembling an annual 200,000 units with facilities and capabilities of handling R&D, planning, testing, parts development, i production, domestic sales and exports through its own initiative.