It was the most capable plant of the North Korean automotive industry before being surpassed by Pyeonghwa Motors.
The plant produces urban and off-road passenger cars, small, medium, and heavy cargo, as well as haulage construction and off-road trucks and buses.
[2] Vehicles are generally for civilian and commercial use, as government officials favour foreign imports and the armed forces have their own facilities.
In 1996, production was crippled due to the country's economic difficulties, with approximately 150 units produced.
[3] On November 20, 2017, Kim Jong-un was reported to have visited and provided on-the-spot guidance at the Sungri Motor Plant.