FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Aug. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Hyundai Motor America reported total July sales of 68,500 units, a 19% increase compared with July 2020. This was the fifth consecutive month with at least a double digit increase in sales. Hyundai also set July total sales records for Venue and Kona.
“Hyundai and our retail partners continue to deliver significant sales volume and gain both retail and total market share,” said Randy Parker, senior vice president, National Sales, Hyundai Motor America. “Our car and eco-friendly models drove July sales increases as consumers responded to our diversified and compelling lineup to find a vehicle that meets their transportation needs.”
July Retail Highlights
Hyundai established a new July retail sales record, with 61,227 retail sales, up 14%. Retail sales rose for the entire lineup with SUVs (+4%), cars (+36%) and eco-friendly vehicles (+399%), all growing. Eco-friendly vehicles also accounted for 12% of the retail volume.
July Total Sales Summary
|
Jul-21 |
Jul-20 |
% Chg |
2021 YTD |
2020 YTD |
% Chg |
|
|
Hyundai |
68,500 |
57,677 |
19% |
475,635 |
330,274 |
44% |
July Product and Corporate Activities
- Automotive Hall of Fame: Hyundai Motor Group Honorary Chairman, Mong-Koo Chung, was inducted into the Automotive Hall of Fame
- XCIENT Fuel Cell in CA: Hyundai Motor Company announced its plans to deploy its fuel cell electric heavy-duty trucks in California
- Santa Cruz Pricing: Hyundai revealed pricing and packaging details for its highly anticipated Santa Cruz Sport Adventure Vehicle and began initial sales
- Santa Cruz Marketing: Hyundai partnered with former professional skateboarder and documentary filmmaker, Stacy Peralta, and local legends of Santa Cruz, Calif., for the digital-first marketing campaign for Santa Cruz
- Palisade Best-in-Class Midsize Crossover: The Hyundai Palisade was named Best-in-Class Midsize Crossover by the New England Motor Press Association (NEMPA)
- Sábado Futbolero: Hyundai teamed up with Univision as the new presenting sponsor of Sábado Futbolero (Saturday Soccer) and created three new Spanish-language TV spots
- Racing Wins: Hyundai driver Taylor Hagler became the first female to win in the TCR category of the IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge, along with co-driver Michael Lewis
Model Total Sales
|
Vehicle |
Jul-21 |
Jul-20 |
% Chg |
2021 YTD |
2020 YTD |
%Chg |
|
Accent |
1,852 |
1,538 |
20% |
11,956 |
9,832 |
22% |
|
Elantra |
13,103 |
9,283 |
41% |
87,160 |
57,733 |
51% |
|
Ioniq |
1,619 |
1,826 |
-11% |
12,726 |
7,264 |
75% |
|
Kona |
8,576 |
7,077 |
21% |
59,572 |
37,844 |
57% |
|
Nexo |
53 |
16 |
231% |
187 |
92 |
103% |
|
Palisade |
5,505 |
8,404 |
-35% |
49,006 |
44,859 |
9% |
|
Santa Cruz |
81 |
0 |
— |
81 |
0 |
— |
|
Santa Fe |
12,766 |
9,296 |
37% |
75,876 |
52,725 |
44% |
|
Sonata |
10,659 |
6,834 |
56% |
64,857 |
37,123 |
75% |
|
Tucson |
11,483 |
10,922 |
5% |
95,000 |
68,863 |
38% |
|
Veloster |
140 |
861 |
-84% |
1,501 |
5,148 |
-71% |
|
Venue |
2,663 |
1,620 |
64% |
17,713 |
8,791 |
102% |
Hyundai Motor America
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