January 2018: Hyundai Motor America

[William Maley]

Hyundai Motor America Reports January 2018 Sales

• Retail sales up seven percent
• All-time Tucson January with 7,638 Sold
• Best Total SUV January; 12 Percent Increase Compared with January 2017 SUV Sales

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Feb. 1, 2018 – Despite another standout month for total SUV and Tucson sales, Hyundai Motor America reported January sales of Hyundai- and Genesis-branded vehicles of 41,242 units, an 11 percent decline in comparison with the company’s record setting January in 2017. Still, retail sales were up seven percent with all regions experiencing an uptick. Tucson continues to achieve substantial sales growth, up 33 percent on the month and setting its January record, while Elantra sales increased by 6 percent.

Sales by Brand

	Jan-18	Jan-17	2018 YTD	2017 YTD
Hyundai	39,629	44,689	39,629	44,689
Genesis	1,613	1,818	1,613	1,818
TOTAL	41,242	46,507	41,242	46,507

Hyundai Brand Highlights

“As we expected, the SUV focused-market continues into 2018 with consumer demand in those segments outpacing all others,” said John Angevine, director, National Sales, Hyundai Motor America. “Tucson set its monthly sales record for the eleventh consecutive month and is clearly resonating with what customers are looking for with its striking design and advanced technology.”

Hyundai Model Sales

Vehicle	Jan-18	Jan-17	2018 YTD	2017 YTD
Accent	2,429	7,062	2,429	7,062
Azera	125	278	125	278
Elantra	14,017	13,185	14,017	13,185
Santa Fe	7,677	7,889	7,677	7,889
Sonata	6,027	7,894	6,027	7,894
Tucson	7,638	5,748	7,638	5,748
Veloster	744	2,438	744	2,438
Ioniq	973	4	973	4

Genesis Brand Highlights

Genesis Motor America reported sales of 1,613 vehicles in January 2018.

“Our January sales of 1,613 G80 and G90 sedans demonstrate market share gains in two highly competitive luxury segments,” said Erwin Raphael, General Manager of Genesis Motor America. “We’re establishing a network of standalone retailers and intend to deliver a leading purchasing and ownership experience in addition to continued positive momentum.”

Genesis Model Sales

Vehicle	Jan-18	Jan-17	2018 YTD	2017 YTD
G80	1,243	1,350	1,243	1,350
G90	370	468	370	468

[smk4565]

They don't actually still make the Azera do they?  

The Ionic should sell better than that, it is actually pretty nice and roomy inside for the price point.  I think the Kona could be a hit for them and be a good boost.  The Sonata seems to be falling apart even since the bland redesign they did on it a couple years ago.