THE all-new Tucson has hit the spot with compact SUV buyers across Britain and Europe since launch in September.

It’s become the fastest-selling Hyundai car with over 10,000 orders in the UK and 85,000 orders in Europe. As a result the Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Czech (HMMC) factory is continuing to operate at full capacity.

Since the production start of the Hyundai ix35 in June 2011, more than 700,000 C-SUVs have left the Czech plant, including the Tucson – making C-SUVs the major contributor to the success of the factory.

Tony Whitehorn, president & CEO of Hyundai Motor UK, said: “The new Tucson has now overtaken the award-winning i10 as the fastest-selling Hyundai model launch in the UK.

“Launched in September this year, we have taken over 10,000 orders in the UK alone and the best-selling model is the 1.7-litre SE Nav with over 34% of the total number.

“Like the Tucson, 90% of our cars sold in Europe are designed, developed, and manufactured in the region ensuring products that meet the needs of our discerning customers. Our Czech plant plays a key role in our business enabling us to fulfil high demand.”

Since 2008 HMMC has produced more than 1.8 million cars while also exporting to more than 60 markets around the world.

The factory has capacity to produce 300,000 cars and 600,000 transmissions a year. It is also an important employer in the region, with 3,400 workers employed directly and a further 7,000 jobs in the surrounding area.

Over 400 industrial robots are installed at HMMC, including 300 in the welding shop

A dynamic test of all cars is conducted on the 3.3 km long track on site.