Aug 1, 2017   SOURCE: PR NewsWire

Hyundai Motor America Reports July Sales And Best Tucson Month Of All Time

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Aug. 1, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Motor America today reported July sales of Hyundai and Genesis branded vehicles of 54,063 units, a 28 percent decline compared with the company's best July ever in 2016. The decrease is largely attributed to a continued reduction of fleet sales that were under 10 percent for the month. 

    SALES BY BRAND


                   July-17        July-16        2017 YTD         2016 YTD
                   -------        -------        --------         --------

    Hyundai                52,419         75,003          388,860          449,063
    -------                ------         ------          -------          -------

    Genesis                 1,644              0           11,563                0
    -------                 -----            ---           ------              ---

    TOTAL                  54,063         75,003          400,423          449,063
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HYUNDAI BRAND HIGHLIGHTS
"While July proved to be tough for the entire industry, the Hyundai Tucson achieved another record-breaking month and our CUV sales were the second best in Hyundai history," said Sam Brnovich, executive director, National Sales, Hyundai Motor America. "We continue to substantially decrease our fleet sales and when the 2016 comparable is an all-time best month, it leads to an overall decrease. We have a positive outlook for the remainder of the year as our brand metrics such as consideration, opinion and dealer leads are strong. With the 2018 Sonata being well-received and the success of our CUVs, we are working hard with our dealers to increase retail sales for the year."

    HYUNDAI MODELS


              Vehicle July-17        July-16        2017 YTD         2016 YTD
              ------- -------        -------        --------         --------

    Accent                     2,115          7,046           34,630           46,376
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    Azera                        233            385            2,025            2,958
    -----                        ---            ---            -----            -----

    Elantra                   13,287         20,629          113,539          116,935
    -------                   ------         ------          -------          -------

    Equus                          0            119               19            1,154
    -----                        ---            ---              ---            -----

    Genesis                       47          2,117            1,003           19,501
    -------                      ---          -----            -----           ------

    Santa Fe                  12,749         14,336           72,761           71,772
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    Sonata                    10,648         20,635           86,963          125,044
    ------                    ------         ------           ------          -------

    Tucson                    11,257          7,728           62,964           50,392
    ------                    ------          -----           ------           ------

    Veloster                     831          2,008            8,823           14,931
    --------                     ---          -----            -----           ------

    Ioniq                      1,252              0            6,133                0
    -----                      -----            ---            -----              ---

GENESIS BRAND HIGHLIGHTS
"Genesis G80 and the G80 Sport performed well in July, up 5 percent compared with June, and G90 received significant recognition from two of the industry's most reputable third parties," said Erwin Raphael, general manager of Genesis in the U.S. market. "Consumer response to the brand and our vehicles is a great indication that we are delivering on our promise of a new luxury experience that is truly resonating with customer's expectations."

The Genesis G90 was recognized by two industry-leading third parties during the month -- Strategic Vision named the flagship as the highest quality vehicle in the luxury car segment, while J.D. Power rated it as the most appealing vehicle in the Large Premium Car segment in its U.S. Automotive, Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) study. Also in the APEAL study, the Genesis brand placed second among premium vehicles.

    GENESIS MODELS


             Vehicle July-17       July-16     2017 YTD       2016 YTD
             ------- -------       -------     --------       --------

    G80                      1,339           0          9,005            0
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    G90                        305           0          2,558            0
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HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
Hyundai Motor America, headquartered in Fountain Valley, Calif., is a subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Company of Korea. Hyundai vehicles are distributed throughout the United States by Hyundai Motor America and are sold and serviced through 835 dealerships nationwide. All new Hyundai vehicles sold in the U.S. are covered by the Hyundai Assurance program, which includes a 5-year/60,000-mile fully-transferable new vehicle limited warranty, Hyundai's 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain limited warranty and five years of complimentary Roadside Assistance.

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