FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Aug. 1, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Motor America reported July sales of Hyundai- and Genesis-branded vehicles of 51,752 units, a 4 percent decline in comparison with July 2017. Retail sales for the month were up slightly, while fleet deliveries were down 51 percent compared with last year and less than 5 percent of total volume.
Sales by Brand
Jul-18 |
Jul-17 |
2018 YTD |
2017 YTD | |
Hyundai |
51,137 |
52,419 |
378,923 |
388,878 |
Genesis |
615 |
1,644 |
7,877 |
11,545 |
TOTAL |
51,752 |
54,063 |
386,800 |
400,423 |
Hyundai Brand Highlights
Both Hyundai SUV and car models achieved gains for the month. The reimagined SUV portfolio continues to gain traction as Tucson set its 17th consecutive monthly sales record with a 1 percent improvement compared with last year. Kona sales again exceeded 4,000 units as it continues to turn quickly and gain market share in the growing entry SUV segment. Rounding out the SUVs, sales of the all-new 2019 Santa Fe began in the month. The completely redesigned model offers consumers an all-new family-oriented interior, practical cutting-edge technologies and bold exterior looks.
In the car segments, Elantra sales were up 4 percent and the all-new Veloster, which was recently named an Editor's Choice by Car and Driver, drove increased demand with sales up 13 percent.
"We are pleased that Hyundai retail sales were up slightly year-over-year despite two less selling days and one less sales weekend, in an industry we anticipate will be down for the month," said John Angevine, director, National Sales, Hyundai Motor America. "SUV mix has taken hold at nearly 50 percent of our volume and we expect that number to increase as inventory of Santa Fe hits dealers in bigger numbers."
July Product and Corporate Activities
Hyundai Model Sales
Vehicle |
Jul-18 |
Jul-17 |
2018 YTD |
2017 YTD |
Accent |
1,873 |
2,115 |
16,698 |
34,630 |
Azera |
14 |
233 |
626 |
2,025 |
Elantra |
13,753 |
13,287 |
113,481 |
113,539 |
Ioniq |
1,198 |
1,252 |
9,797 |
6,133 |
Kona |
4,173 |
0 |
19,366 |
0 |
Santa Fe |
8,275 |
12,749 |
67,460 |
72,761 |
Sonata |
9,548 |
10,648 |
63,783 |
86,963 |
Tucson |
11,360 |
11,257 |
81,309 |
62,964 |
Veloster |
943 |
831 |
6,402 |
8,823 |
Genesis Brand Highlights
Genesis Motor America reported sales of 615 in July, a 63 percent decrease compared with the year prior.
In the month of July, Genesis was ranked highest in J.D. Power's U.S. Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) Study among all brands. With a score of 884, Genesis placed first in the APEAL rankings. Earlier this year, J.D. Power separately recognized Genesis with the highest honors in its Initial Quality Study (IQS).
Simultaneously, in early July, Genesis introduced the 2019 G70 sport sedan to U.S. media, ahead of the consumer launch of G70 later this summer.
Genesis Model Sales
Vehicle |
Jul-18 |
Jul-17 |
2018 YTD |
2017 YTD |
G80 |
498 |
1,339 |
6,144 |
8,987 |
G90 |
117 |
305 |
1,733 |
2,558 |
Hyundai Motor America
Hyundai Motor America is focused on delivering an outstanding customer experience grounded in design leadership, engineering excellence and exceptional value in every vehicle we sell. 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 deliver peace of mind to our customers. Hyundai vehicles are sold and serviced through more than 830 dealerships nationwide and the majority sold in the U.S. are built at U.S. manufacturing facilities, including 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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