Hyundai Motor America Reports Best-Ever February Sales
COSTA MESA, Calif., March 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — Hyundai Motor America announced an all-time February sales record of 52,311 units; up two percent over last year’s all-time record February and up a similar amount for the year.
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“February was another record month for Hyundai – we had a terrific President’s Day weekend event to kick off the spring selling season, much improved inventory levels, and great access to credit available to a broader band of buyers,” said Dave Zuchowski, executive vice president of sales. “Our performance was led by the all-new Santa Fe Sport and the award winning Elantra, both of which saw double-digit sales gains over 2012.”
The all-new Santa Fe saw a huge 64 percent increase over the same period last year and is up 42 percent year-to-date. The Elantra, which was recognized as a “top car pick” as best budget car by a highly regarded consumer magazine earlier this week, posted year-over-year gains for February of 17 percent and is up 15 percent for the year. Sales to rental accounts and government agencies accounted for 15 percent of the February volume.
Hyundai Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) vehicles also recorded a best-ever volume month with 5,627 sales, up nine percent versus 2012. Full year CPO volume of 11,020 units is up 12 percent versus 2012.
“Our biggest-ever Super Bowl and Academy Awards presence drove great interest in the Hyundai brand, especially the all-new Santa Fe. The all-new seven-passenger version of the Santa Fe will begin hitting showrooms shortly after our media introduction this month, adding to the strength of our crossover line-up,” said John Krafcik, president and CEO, Hyundai Motor America. Santa Fe was recently recognized by U.S. News and World Report as the “Best 3-Row Midsize SUV for the Money.”
CARLINE FEB/2013 FEB/2012 CY/2013 CY/2012
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ACCENT 4,750 5,806 8,245 10,147
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SONATA 16,007 17,425 29,254 31,914
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ELANTRA 16,219 13,820 28,393 24,720
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SANTA FE 6,339 3,864 12,330 8,682
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AZERA 795 13 1,592 31
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TUCSON 3,444 3,736 6,937 6,852
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VERACRUZ 65 451 97 1,187
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VELOSTER 1,905 3,240 3,664 4,933
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GENESIS 2,517 2,512 4,989 4,803
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EQUUS 270 284 523 576
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TOTAL 52,311 51,151 96,024 93,845
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SALES WEIGHTED FUEL ECONOMY
January Label February Label 2013 CYTD Label
Combined MPG Combined MPG Combined MPG
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Car 27.6 28.0 27.8
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Truck 22.9 22.9 22.9
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Hyundai Brand 27.4 27.9 27.6
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Hyundai Motor America, headquartered in Costa Mesa, Calif., is a subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Co. of Korea. Hyundai vehicles are distributed throughout the United States by Hyundai Motor America and are sold and serviced through more than 820 dealerships nationwide. All Hyundai vehicles sold in the U.S. are covered by the Hyundai Assurance program, which includes the 5-year/60,000-mile fully transferable new vehicle warranty, Hyundai’s 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty, and five years of complimentary Roadside Assistance.
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