June 2018: Hyundai Motor America

[William Maley]

Hyundai Motor America Reports June 2018 Sales

• Total Sales Up 18 Percent
• Fourth Consecutive Month of All-Time SUV Sales; Exceeds 30,000 SUV Units Sold
• Highest Tucson Sales Month Ever; Up 62 Percent
• Elantra Sales Up 34 Percent

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., July 3, 2018 – Hyundai Motor America reported June sales of Hyundai- and Genesis-branded vehicles of 64,052 units, an 18 percent increase in comparison with June 2017 and the second straight month of double digit sales growth.

Sales by Brand

	Jun-18	Jun-17	2018 YTD	2017 YTD
Hyundai	63,256	52,894	327,786	336,459
Genesis	796	1,613	7,262	9,901
TOTAL	64,052	54,507	335,048	346,360

Hyundai Brand Highlights

Hyundai’s gains came from across the lineup with its SUV products again leading the way. Total SUV sales were up 37 percent, exceeding 30,000 units for the first time ever and establishing an all-time record for the fourth month in a row. Tucson continues to be a standout with sales up 62 percent, selling 16,173 units, its highest monthly total ever, and the fourth consecutive month with an all-time high. Tucson’s monthly record also continued for the 16th month in a row. The all-new Kona had a strong month as well, selling 4,240 units.

The rest of Hyundai’s core lineup also performed well in June. Elantra sales increased by 34 percent, Sonata was up 5 percent and Ioniq grew by 7 percent. The all-new Veloster began entering dealerships, driving sales up 6 percent. Hyundai’s CPO program, named the top non-luxury CPO program in the industry by Autotrader, also had a good month with sales increasing by 7 percent.

“June was a well-rounded month for Hyundai, achieving both overall and retail sales growth and seeing gains in our key sedan segments and SUVs,” said John Angevine, director, National Sales, Hyundai Motor America. “The realignment of Hyundai’s lineup is beginning to take hold with SUV sales reaching nearly half of our total volume. With the all-new Santa Fe coming later this summer, consumers are recognizing the strength of our SUV products and our dealers are delivering in communicating the versatility of our lineup to meet any need.”

Hyundai Model Sales

Vehicle	Jun-18	Jun-17	2018 YTD	2017 YTD
Accent	2,120	5,028	14,825	32,515
Azera	0	241	612	1,792
Elantra	17,858	13,297	99,728	100,252
Ioniq	1,506	1,406	8,599	4,881
Kona	4,240	0	15,193	0
Santa Fe	10,526	12,586	59,185	60,012
Sonata	10,066	9,547	54,235	76,315
Tucson	16,173	10,000	69,949	51,707
Veloster	767	721	5,459	7,992

Genesis Brand Highlights

Genesis Motor America reported sales of 796 in June, a 51 percent decrease compared with the year prior.

Genesis Model Sales

Vehicle	Jun-18	Jun-17	2018 YTD	2017 YTD
G80	642	1,276	5,646	7,648
G90	154	337	1,616	2,253