Sep 4, 2019   SOURCE: PR NewsWire

Hyundai Motor America Reports August 2019 Sales

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Sept. 4, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Motor America reported August sales of 63,737 units, a 12% increase in comparison with August 2018 and the 13(th) straight month of increasing total sales on a comparative monthly basis. Hyundai SUVs continued to resonate with customers, setting an all-time August sales mark. Additionally, Hyundai fleet sales accounted for only 10% of total sales on the month.

Retail Highlights
Hyundai's retail sales increased 11% in August, the sixth time in the last seven months that Hyundai achieved monthly year-over-year retail sales growth. Retail gains were led by Santa Fe (up 38%), Tucson (up 23%), Kona (up 34%), Ioniq (up 51%) and Veloster (41%). In the third month of Palisade retail sales, Hyundai's flagship SUV continued to exceed expectations with significant customer demand resulting in more than 5,000 retail unit sales. In total, retail SUV sales finished at 34,844 units, the best ever monthly total, representing a 61% mix of retail volume compared with 48% mix in July 2018.

Sales Summary


                Aug-19 Aug-18  2019 YTD   2018 YTD



        Hyundai 63,737  56,929    454,405     435,852

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Total Volume Highlights
Hyundai SUVs set their all-time August total sales record, selling 36,347 units and growing 31% compared with August 2018. Santa Fe sales (not including Santa Fe XL) were up 8% and Kona sales increased by 34%, which included the best monthly total ever for Kona EV sales. Tucson also established a new August record, gaining 21% and Hyundai's flagship premium three-row Palisade SUV continued to turn quickly as more inventory reached Hyundai dealers with a 15% increase compared with last month, July 2019. The SUV performance represented 57% of total Hyundai sales compared with 49% in August of last year.

Hyundai's eco-friendly vehicles also performed well with sales of all alternative-fueled Hyundai vehicles up 139% including Ioniq growing a significant 128%, setting an August high, and NEXO increasing 62 percent compared to the prior month, July 2019. Rounding out Hyundai models with sales growth, Veloster N's enthusiast appeal and performance capabilities were a large part of Veloster total sales jumping 43%.

"There has never been a stronger lineup of Hyundai cars, SUVs and alternative-powered vehicles and customers are validating that claim with another impressive month of double digit sales growth," said Randy Parker, vice president, National Sales, Hyundai Motor America. "In just its third month of sales, our flagship Palisade is attracting new family customers to the brand that are seeking a premium three-row SUV with a compelling design and one loaded with safety and convenience technologies. Given this response we are working hard to increase dealer inventory to satisfy the tremendous demand."

August Product and Corporate Activities

    --  Santa Fe Wins Cars.com Mid-Size SUV Challenge: In a rigorous mid-size
        SUV evaluation by Cars.com experts, the 2019 Santa Fe Ultimate
        outclassed six of the most popular midsize SUVs on the market.
    --  NEXO Named an IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+: The NEXO Fuel Cell SUV was the
        first production fuel cell to be crash tested by the IIHS in the U.S.
        and it achieved the organization's highest-rating of a TOP SAFETY PICK+.
    --  2020 Hyundai Models Earn NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings: In the U.S.
        government's leading safety test, the 2020 Kona, Santa Fe, and Tucson
        were all awarded 5-star overall safety ratings, the highest available
        distinction.
    --  Beauchene Family Palisade: The Beauchene's became one of the first
        families to own the all-new Palisade after Hyundai learned of their
        heart-warming and selfless story of adoption and promised them a new
        Palisade on Good Morning America.
    --  Other Award Recognitions: The Hyundai Accent and Tucson were named
        category winners in AutoPacific's annual Vehicle Satisfaction Research
        study, while Accent, Santa Fe and Tucson were selected as "Best New Cars
        for Teens" by U.S. News & World Report.

Model Sales


            Vehicle  Aug-19 Aug-18  2019 YTD     2018 YTD

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            Accent    1,577   2,586     18,313        19,284

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            Elantra  14,305  15,475    110,855       128,956

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            Ioniq     2,152     945     12,642        10,742

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            Kona      6,385   4,772     49,851        24,138

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            Nexo         34       0        174 
     36*

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            Palisade  5,115       0      9,962             0

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            Santa Fe 10,828  11,347     88,043        78,807

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            Sonata    8,231   9,457     62,339        73,240

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            Tucson   13,985  11,559     92,568        92,832

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            Veloster  1,125     788      9,658         7,190

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               *Includes Tucson Fuel
                Cell sales

Hyundai Motor America
At Hyundai Motor America, we believe everyone deserves better. From the way we design and build our cars to the way we treat the people who drive them, making things better is at the heart of everything we do. Hyundai's technology-rich product lineup of cars, SUVs and alternative-powered electric and fuel cell vehicles is backed by Hyundai Assurance--our promise to create a better experience for customers. Hyundai vehicles are sold and serviced through more than 830 dealerships nationwide and nearly half of those sold in the U.S. are built at Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama. Hyundai Motor America is headquartered in Fountain Valley, California, and is a subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Company of Korea.

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