Hyundai Motor America Set August Sales Record
Published: 5th September 2002
August sales up 16.8% over the previous year
Sept 5, FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., -- Hyundai Motor America today announced that August was an all-time record month with sales of 40,266 vehicles. This is the first time in its history that Hyundai has surpassed the 40,000 unit level. "This is our 19th consecutive month of record-setting sales," said Hyundai's Vice President of Sales Robert Cosmai.
"Compared to last year at this time, Hyundai sales are up 16 percent YTD," Cosmai said. Sales were led by the Elantra and the Santa Fe sport utility vehicle, both of which set new all-time records in August. Buyers looking for styling, performance and value have given Hyundai tremendous sales momentum this year and we expect these strong sales to continue," he added.
The reasons of growing American market sales were its technology and quality improved, and more get closer to customers' need. Besides as official automotive partner for the 2002 FIFA World Cup was also expected to increase awareness of the brand in overseas.
Following is the sales breakdown for August 2002:
| CARLINE | August |
August |
CY |
CY |
2002 |
2001 |
2002 |
2001 |
|
| ACCENT | 7,566 |
7,662 |
52,821 |
56,993 |
| SONATA | 6,940 |
5,397 |
48,227 |
37,060 |
| ELANTRA | 13,731 |
12,341 |
85,987 |
75,609 |
| TIBURON | 2,114 |
1,918 |
13,924 |
14,144 |
| SANTA FE | 8,012 |
5,606 |
54,172 |
34,577 |
| XG350 | 1,863 |
1,550 |
11,948 |
11,923 |
| TOTAL | 40,226 |
34,474 |
267,079 |
230,306 |
