Hyundai Lands Five Vehicles on 2025 Cars.com American-Made Index

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Hyundai has achieved a significant milestone with five vehicles ranking on the 2025 Cars.com American-Made Index, demonstrating its strong commitment to U.S. manufacturing. The Santa Cruz (26th), IONIQ 5 (30th), Santa Fe (62nd), Tucson (76th), and Santa Fe Hybrid (87th) made the top 99 list. The vehicles are manufactured at Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama and Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America. Hyundai Motor Group has announced a substantial $21 billion investment in the U.S. from 2025 to 2028, expected to create 100,000 direct and indirect jobs. The company currently operates two major U.S. facilities: HMMA in Alabama, which has produced over 6.27 million vehicles, and HMGMA in Georgia, a $7.59 billion facility creating 8,500 jobs.

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• Five Hyundai vehicles ranked among top 99 American-made vehicles, demonstrating strong U.S. manufacturing presence
• $21 billion investment planned in the U.S. from 2025 to 2028
• Creation of 100,000 new direct and indirect U.S. jobs expected
• HMMA facility has successfully produced over 6.27 million vehicles
• $7.59 billion HMGMA facility in Georgia creating 8,500 jobs

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• Hyundai Santa Fe, Santa Fe Hybrid, IONIQ 5, Tucson, and Santa Cruz recognized among top 99 most American-made vehicles
• These vehicles are assembled at Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama and Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America
• Hyundai Motor Group investing $21 billion in the U.S. from 2025 to 2028

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., June 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai has secured five vehicles on the 2025 Cars.com American-Made Index. The Hyundai Santa Fe, Santa Fe Hybrid, IONIQ 5, Tucson and Santa Cruz were all included in Cars.com's annual, independent ranking that identifies the most American-made vehicles—criteria that are increasingly important to today's car buyers.

"Having five vehicles on the Cars.com American-Made Index underscores Hyundai's deep commitment to U.S. manufacturing and innovation," said Randy Parker, president and CEO, Hyundai Motor North America. "This recognition reflects our substantial and ongoing investment in American workers, our expanding production footprint, and our relentless focus on delivering vehicles that cater to the needs of U.S. customers."

The Cars.com American-Made Index evaluates vehicles based on five key criteria: final assembly location, percentage of U.S. and Canadian parts, origin of engines and transmissions, and the number of U.S. manufacturing employees relative to the automaker's footprint. More than 400 model-year 2025 vehicles were analyzed to determine this year's top 99. 

Hyundai Models on the 2025 American-Made Index:

• Santa Cruz – 26^th (Assembled at Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama)
• IONIQ 5 – 30^th (Assembled at Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America)
• Santa Fe – 62^nd (Assembled at Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama)
• Tucson – 76^th (Assembled at Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama)
• Santa Fe Hybrid – 87^th (Assembled at Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama)  

"Hyundai's strong showing on this year's American-Made Index is a testament to the company's growing investment in U.S. production and its commitment to building vehicles that resonate with American consumers," said Patrick Masterson, lead researcher for Cars.com's American-Made Index. "The Santa Fe, Tucson, and Santa Cruz all earned spots on the Index due to their U.S. assembly in Montgomery, Alabama, and substantial domestic parts content. These models are not only popular with shoppers for their design and value but also stand out for their economic impact here at home."

For nearly four decades, Hyundai has been a driver of American growth and innovation – contributing jobs, economic activity and investments that have helped Americans prosper.

Hyundai Motor Group recently announced a $21 billion investment in the U.S. from 2025 to 2028. This bold initiative will expand local manufacturing, strengthen supply chains, and accelerate the development of next-generation technologies. The investment is expected to create 100,000 direct and indirect U.S. jobs, building on the 570,000 jobs Hyundai Motor Group already supports nationwide.

Hyundai currently operates two major manufacturing facilities in the U.S.:

• Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama (HMMA): Celebrated its 20th anniversary this May, HMMA has produced more than 6.27 million vehicles since opening its doors.
• Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America (HMGMA): Located in Georgia, this $7.59 billion facility—the largest economic development project in the state's history—is expected to create 8,500 jobs. It currently assembles the IONIQ 5 and the newly launched IONIQ 9.

In addition to Hyundai's five recognized models, Genesis placed the GV70 on the list, and Kia added five more, bringing Hyundai Motor Group's total to 11 vehicles.   

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Hyundai Motor America

Hyundai Motor America offers U.S. consumers a technology-rich lineup of cars, SUVs, and electrified vehicles, while supporting Hyundai Motor Company's Progress for Humanity vision. Hyundai has significant operations in the U.S., including its North American headquarters in California, the Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama assembly plant, the all-new Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America and several cutting-edge R&D facilities. These operations, combined with those of Hyundai's 850 independent dealers, contribute $20.1 billion annually and 190,000 jobs to the U.S. economy, according to a recent economic impact report. For more information, visit www.hyundainews.com.

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FAQ

Which Hyundai vehicles made the 2025 Cars.com American-Made Index?

Five Hyundai vehicles made the list: Santa Cruz (26th), IONIQ 5 (30th), Santa Fe (62nd), Tucson (76th), and Santa Fe Hybrid (87th).

How much is Hyundai investing in the U.S. from 2025 to 2028?

Hyundai Motor Group is investing $21 billion in the U.S. from 2025 to 2028.

How many jobs does Hyundai currently support in the U.S.?

Hyundai Motor Group currently supports 570,000 jobs nationwide and plans to create an additional 100,000 direct and indirect U.S. jobs.

Where are Hyundai's U.S. manufacturing facilities located?

Hyundai operates two major U.S. facilities: Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama (HMMA) and Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America (HMGMA) in Georgia.

How many vehicles has Hyundai's Alabama facility produced?

Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama (HMMA) has produced more than 6.27 million vehicles since opening.