The Hyundai Metaplant is home to the award-winning, all electric IONIQ 5 crossover SUV.
HMGMA produces all IONIQ 5 models, with the exception of the N model, for the U.S. and Canadian markets.
The Metaplant began production of the IONIQ 5 in October 2024 when a white, 2025 SEL model rolled off the assembly line. A private celebration was held for employees who signed the car.
It will be housed in HMGMA’s Exhibition Hall once construction is complete.
In Nov. 2024, Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America announced that its second production vehicle will be the all-electric 2026 IONIQ 9 three-row SUV.
The IONIQ 9 will be the first all-new Hyundai model to be assembled at the Metaplant.
Every new vehicle we build brings an enhanced level of excitement for our Meta Pros, but to see the expansion of the acclaimed IONIQ lineup being manufactured locally is particularly special. As the only facility to build IONIQ 9s in North America, our Meta Pros will take pride in knowing every time they see the vehicle on the roadway in the U.S. that they took part in it being made.
Oscar Kwon, HMGMA CEO
2026 IONIQ 9 production starts in Q1, 2025, and the SUV will go on sale in Q2.
Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America produces the IONIQ 5 and the IONIQ 9 models for the United States and Canadian markets.
As production increases, HMGMA will add models from our sister brand, Kia, and our luxury brand, Genesis.
Watch for announcements on future models to be made at the Metaplant.