Hyundai Motor America Reports Best August Ever
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., 09/04/2007 Hyundai Motor America today reported its best August ever with sales of 45,087 vehicles, an increase of one percent over August 2006. Vehicle sales were led by the all-new Santa Fe with sales of 10,570 for the month, up 55 percent over last year, followed closely by the Sonata with sales totaling 10,348. Tucson, with sales up 13 percent and Entourage with sales up six percent, also reported strong August sales. The all-new Veracruz once again had a strong month with sales of 1,739.
“Considering the gloomy economic indicators for August, we are elated that Hyundai was able to record a best August ever,” said Dave Zuchowski, Hyundai Motor America’s vice president, National Sales.
All Hyundai vehicles sold in the U.S. are covered by The Hyundai Advantage, America’s Best Warranty. Hyundai buyers are protected by a 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty, a 5-year/60,000-mile bumper-to-bumper warranty, a 7-year/unlimited-mile anti-perforation warranty and 5-year/unlimited-mile roadside assistance protection.
Following is the sales breakdown for August 2007:
CARLINE | AUGUST/2007 | AUGUST/2006 | CY2007 | CY2006 |
ACCENT | 3,731 | 4,705 | 26,092 | 26,181 |
SONATA | 10,34 | 13,184 | 92,808 | 114,584 |
ELANTRA | 8,812 | 10,371 | 66,726 | 73,065 |
TIBURON | 1,646 | 1,861 | 10,614 | 13,095 |
SANTA FE | 10,570 | 6,838 | 62,509 | 39,054 |
AZERA | 1,992 | 2,090 | 15,938 | 18,577 |
TUCSON | 4,954 | 4,368 | 28,756 | 36,065 |
ENTOURAGE | 1,295 | 1,218 | 14,785 | 4,254 |
VERACRUZ | 1,739 | N/A | 6,965 | N/A |
TOTAL | 45,087 | 44,635 | 325,193 | 325,875 |