Research Center

Research Performance

2001Year ~ Present

  • · SL-CAR REAR FLOOR COMPL, HOOD & ASSY, SIDE INR COMPL
  • · PS-CAR REAR FLOOR, REINF SIDEOTR, HOOD, TAIL, GATE Design and Development
  • · PBt-CAR BODY STRUCTURE
  • · GB-CAR BODY STRUCTURE
  • · RP-CAR CTR FLOOR, REINF S/OTR LH/RH
  • · EU-CAR BODY STRUCTURE
  • · IA-CAR BODY STRUCTURE Design and Development
  • · QL-F/APRON&MBR COMPL REAR FLOOR
  • · PS EV-CAR BODY STRUCTURE Design and Development

HOWON CO.LTD. NEW MODEL DEVELOPMENT OUTLINE

As the leading parts supplier for KIA Motors Gwangju Plant, aimed at constructing the future basis by seeking growth as the 2004 technological/extroverted leading company of the automotive parts industry in Gwangju area through even more improved know-how and stable system drawn from a new vehicle development procedure.

Model Characteristics Annual Production Unit
SL/PJ SUV With subsequent model Sportage North American major general export model 130K Units
PBt/PJ CUV Small 3 Concept to small cars in Europe for sales strategy 70K Units
RP/PJ CUV 3 generation success or to the Carens Flagship model in Europe and North America exports 100K 5,000 Units
IA/PJ HATCHBACK
  • · It was selected as “The best multifunction city car” by French motor “Lexus”, by engine with high efficiency and 5years warranty.
  • · Awarded as IF Design, IDEA Design, and “2014 Red dot Design”, which is considered as the world top 3 design award.
82K Units
PS/PJ RECREATIONAL
VEHICLE
  • · It keeps the unique factor and makes it more delicate, also has comfort and convenience.
  • · While driving, “Sound Mood Light” and “Wide Panorama Sun Roof” are adjusting the lightness of color according to the sound
19K Units
PS EV/PJ RECREATIONAL
VEHICLE
  • · The car is equipped with motor for 81.4kW and Lithium ion battery for 27kWh in the heart of the car.
  • · The vehicle doesn’t emit carbon because it moves with only battery and electric motor.
  • · It takes only 11.2 second storeach 100km/h from stop state.
3,765 Units
GB/PJ HATCHBACK As a follow-up model of i20, it is the main product focusing on Europe as production base. 135K Unit
EU/PJ 25SEAT BUS
  • · It covers the range of mini-buses, truck and the vans which are bigger than small van sand smaller than town shuttle bus.
  • · It is going to expand the market of vans, starting from Europe.
30K Units
QL/PJ SUV As a follow up model of Sportage R, it gives sharp and strong impression by changing radiator grill and mail light. 19K Units