The Hyundai-Kia Motors California Proving Ground site is located 100 miles north of Los Angeles in the Mojave Desert (north of State Highway 58). Construction began in February 2004 and has been used for vehicle development since October 2004.

 The grounds include a 6.4-mile oval track, 2 million square-foot Vehicle Dynamics Area (VDA), a 2.75-mile winding track, a 3.3-mile hill road and various special surface roads constructed to duplicate U.S. highways.

The Proving Ground also includes a 30,000 square-foot office complex for its 50 staff members. “The Hyundai-Kia Motors California Proving Ground ensures that Hyundai and Kia continue to develop the highest quality vehicles,” said Dong Jin Kim, vice chairman, Hyundai Motor Company. “Hyundai and Kia are committed to the U.S., and this facility is helping us design vehicles that appeal to consumers in this market as well as worldwide.”

“California City is honored to be the home of the Hyundai-Kia Motors California Proving Ground,” said mayor of California City. “For the past few years, Hyundai and Kia have been welcome neighbors, and we look forward to working with them in the years to come.”

Get some closer shots here: Kia-Hyundai proving ground.