
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.
“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 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
|
ACCENT
|
4,750
|
5,806
|
8,245
|
10,147
|
SONATA
|
16,007
|
17,425
|
29,254
|
31,914
|
ELANTRA
|
16,219
|
13,820
|
28,393
|
24,720
|
SANTA FE
| 6,339 | 3,864 | 12,330 | 8,682 |
AZERA
| 795 | 13 | 1,592 | 31 |
TUCSON
| 3,444 | 3,736 | 6,937 | 6,852 |
VERACRUZ
| 65 | 451 | 97 | 1,187 |
VELOSTER
| 1,905 | 3,240 | 3,664 | 4,933 |
GENESIS
| 2,517 | 2,512 | 4,989 | 4,803 |
EQUUS
|
270
|
284
|
523
|
576
|
TOTAL
|
52,311
|
51,151
|
96,024
|
93,845
|
SALES WEIGHTED FUEL ECONOMY
| January Label Combined MPG | February Label Combined MPG | 2013 CYTD Label Combined MPG |
| Car | 27.6 | 28.0 | 27.8 |
| Truck | 22.9 | 22.9 | 22.9 |
| Hyundai Brand | 27.4 | 27.9 | 27.6 |
Article and image courtesy of Hyundai News.