This company is based in Seoul, South Korea and has a production plant in Gwangju, South Korea. It was founded by Myung-Chul Lee and commenced operations by producing steel tubing for bicycle production. Since then, it has grown to be one of the largest automobile companies worldwide, with a workforce of over 90k people. The company produces an extensive range of cars on offer - including the Optima, Sorento, Soul, and Sportage - at their headquarters. Their specialty is SUVs, such as the Sorento, Sportage, and Soul. These models have sold over 2 million units since they were introduced.
The Sorento is a mid-size crossover SUV unveiled in 2002 at the North American International Auto Show. Since then, it has received three redesigns and numerous special editions. The original version was powered by a 3.3-liter V6 engine which delivered 175 hp to all four wheels through a five-speed automatic transmission.
The Optima was launched in 2003 at the Frankfurt Motor Show. The company claimed that it was the first Korean brand car to win International Car of the Year. The Optima offers excellent handling and has a spacious interior with a long list of standard features. The current generation is powered by a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine, which produces 197 hp through an eight-speed automated transmission with manual shift control, and steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters.
Sportage is a compact crossover SUV launched in 2006 at the North American International Auto Show. The Sportage is produced at the plant in Gwangju, South Korea and is available with a 2.0-liter inline-four engine that delivers 175 hp to all four wheels via a six-speed automatic transmission with manual shift control and steering wheel mounted paddle shifters.
The Soul is one of the most popular vehicles offered by this company and has sold more than 1 million units since it was launched in 2009 at the Chicago Auto Show. The compact crossover SUV seats five passengers and offers enough space for their belongings. It is powered by a 2.0-liter inline-four engine that generates 161 hp and comes with a six-speed automatic transmission.