Have you ever noticed Hyundai vehicles on McAlester roads and wondered about the brand name “Hyundai” meaning in Korean or the significance of the Hyundai logo? Have all your Hyundai questions answered at James Hodge Hyundai, and contact us to know more!
The Korean word “Hyundai” translates in English to “modernity,” and was chosen with the original founding of the Hyundai construction company (now Hyundai Heavy) in South Korea in 1947. The current Hyundai Motor Company’s slogan “New Thinking, New Possibilities” was chosen to align with the name and the overall company mission.
In the United States, most people pronounce Hyundai so it rhymes with Sunday, however, don’t be alarmed if other people or even commercials pronounce it “high-UN-dye”. The proper pronunciation is “hun-day”, with the “y” being clearly pronounced.
The modern-looking silver logo clearly resembles a slanted letter “H.” The fact that it is leaning to the right tends to suggest active motion as opposed to a passive leaning to the left, which all aligns with the idea of modernity. But there are a few additional hidden meanings to the logo:
If you have any more questions about Hyundai history, Hyundai technology, or general automotive tips like what are the Hyundai maintenance schedules, we are happy to help at James Hodge Hyundai. Our dealership is proud to embody the meaning of the Hyundai name and logo and is committed to customer satisfaction from Broken Arrow to Tulsa and beyond.
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