GM and Hyundai partnership 2025 will co-develop five vehicles, including a compact SUV, midsize pickup, and an electric van for North America. Production starts in 2028 with an expected 800,000 annual sales.
The GM and Hyundai partnership 2025 is set to reshape the automotive market in the Americas. General Motors and Hyundai Motor announced that they will co-develop five new vehicles as part of a collaboration that began in September last year. This strategic move aims to bring more choice, efficiency, and innovation to customers across multiple vehicle segments.
Five New Vehicles Under the GM and Hyundai Partnership 2025
The partnership will produce four vehicles for South and Central America — a compact SUV, a passenger car, and a midsize pickup truck — along with an electric commercial van designed for the North American market. Production for these models is expected to begin in 2028, with full-scale output targeting over 800,000 units annually.
Electric Van for North America
The electric commercial van marks a significant step for Hyundai into North America’s commercial vehicle segment, an area largely dominated by the Detroit Three automakers. Hyundai, already a strong commercial player in global markets, aims to break through in North America with alternative powertrain options.
Division of Development Roles
Under the GM and Hyundai partnership 2025, GM will lead development of the midsize truck, while Hyundai will take charge of the compact car and the electric van. This arrangement leverages the companies’ complementary strengths to bring products to market faster and at lower costs.
Strategic Benefits of the Partnership
Both automakers see the partnership as a way to expand scale, share resources, and invest in new technologies such as battery and hydrogen-powered mobility. “By partnering together, GM and Hyundai will bring more choice to our customers faster, and at lower cost,” said Shilpan Amin, GM’s Senior Vice President and Global Chief Procurement and Supply Chain Officer.
