Posted October 3, 20177 yr Hyundai Motor America Reports September Sales Best All-Time Tucson and CUV September Sales Three-Millionth Elantra Sold During the Month And Donated to a First Responder Hero in Baytown, Texas Genesis Sales Up 43 Percent FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Oct. 3, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Motor America today reported September sales of Hyundai and Genesis branded vehicles of 57,007 units, a 14 percent decline compared with the company's best all-time September in 2016. CUV sales continue to grow with both Tucson and Santa Fe up compared with a year ago and Tucson achieving a record September, up 38 percent year-over-year. The overall monthly sales decline continues to be attributed to a reduction in fleet sales that were down 37 percent from a year ago. SALES BY BRAND Sept-17 Sept-16 2017 YTD 2016 YTD Hyundai 55,271 65,399 496,638 584,980 Genesis 1,736 1,211 15,102 2,708 TOTAL 57,007 66,610 511,740 587,688 HYUNDAI BRAND HIGHLIGHTS "The Hyundai Tucson continues to be a standout with another month over 10,000 units, leading to our best CUV September of all time," said John Angevine, director, National Sales, Hyundai Motor America. "While our car-to-SUV mix is improving, it's still in an inverse position to the industry. Despite that, we've retained our retail market share for the year." September was a busy month for Hyundai with several significant product and technology launches, and corporate initiatives. On the product and technology front, the all-new 2018 Accent made its U.S. debut at the Orange County Auto Show, a new Rear Occupant Alert system was unveiled, Elantra was named highest in overall owner experience for vehicle technology by J.D. Power and the first SEMA display car was released, the i30N that successfully competed in the 24-hours of Nurburgring. Hyundai Motor America also welcomed its new president and CEO, Kenny Lee, opened more than 100 EV charging stations at its headquarters, gave its three-millionth Elantra sold to a first responder hero in Texas and is preparing a major announcement for its renowned Assurance program on Oct. 10. Hyundai Hope On Wheels, Hyundai's non-profit organization committed to the fight against pediatric cancer, launched its annual campaign in honor of National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in September as well. Throughout the month, Hope On Wheels awarded 40 research grants to children's hospitals across the country, adding $8.5 million in critical funds to the field of pediatric cancer research. HYUNDAI MODELS Vehicle Sept-17 Sept-16 2017 YTD 2016 YTD Accent 7,379 7,495 44,641 62,200 Azera 237 419 2,611 3,775 Elantra 14,401 19,382 143,067 157,050 Equus 1 60 20 1,297 Genesis 4 845 1,132 21,663 Santa Fe 11,420 11,350 95,655 98,298 Sonata 9,889 15,347 107,718 155,279 Tucson 10,118 7,333 82,839 65,333 Veloster 685 3,168 10,526 20,085 Ioniq 1,137 0 8,429 0 GENESIS BRAND HIGHLIGHTS September Genesis sales totaled 1,736, a 43 percent increase over last year. "Our G80 and G90 sedan lineup saw strong demand as the summer sales season wound to a close," said Erwin Raphael, general manager of Genesis in the U.S. market. "Additionally, we couldn't be more proud of the accolades our brand collected during that time. Our brand or products gathered awards from distinguished third parties like J.D. Power, AutoPacific and Strategic Vision while our product's safety capabilities were recognized by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety as well as the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration." GENESIS MODELS Vehicle Sept-17 Sept-16 2017 YTD 2016 YTD G80 1,367 1,201 11,856 2,698 G90 369 10 3,246 10
