Hyundai Motor America recently marked a momentous milestone by selling its 15 millionth vehicle in the U.S. The Tucson was sold at West Herr Hyundai in Williamsville, New York, to Wende and James Tuskes.
“I can’t think of a better way to conclude 2022 than by celebrating the sale of our 15 millionth Hyundai vehicle in the United States,” said Randy Parker, CEO of Hyundai Motor America. “Over the past 36 years, Hyundai has grown its product portfolio, manufacturing footprint in America, and market share, becoming the fifth-highest-selling brand this year. We are excited to see more growth in 2023 and beyond – particularly as we expand our electric vehicle product line and manufacturing.”
To celebrate this milestone, West Herr Automotive Group presented Wende and James Tuskes with a check to cover their first year of payments on their new Tucson.
“Achieving 15 million vehicle sales is no small feat, and we are thrilled that the Hyundai customer was right here in Williamsville, New York,” said Scott Bieler, president of West Herr Automotive Group. “We are proud to take this opportunity to recognize our customers and community, and I can’t think of a better time to be a part of the Hyundai family.”
Road to 15 Million: Top Five Vehicles
Model |
Percentage of Sales |
No. of Units |
Best-Selling Year |
| Elantra | 23.6% | 3,533,998 | 2015 |
| Sonata | 20.9% | 3,135,035 | 2011 |
| Santa Fe | 12.7% | 1,909,174 | 2019 |
| Accent | 9.1% | 1,361,134 | 2016 |
| Tucson | 9% | 1,344,164 | 2018 |
Hyundai entered the U.S. market in 1986 with a single model, the subcompact Excel. Since then, Hyundai has become one of the fastest-growing automobile companies in the country and has expanded its product lineup to include Tucson, Santa Fe, Palisade, Santa Cruz, Elantra, Sonata and more.
In particular, in the last 11 years, Hyundai has added multiple electric and hybrid vehicles to its portfolio, including the Kona EV, IONIQ 5 and the recently revealed IONIQ 6.
In addition to growing its product lineup, Hyundai has expanded its manufacturing in the U.S. over the last 17 years. First with its Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama (HMMA) plant in 2005, which currently employs approximately 3,400 people, and now with the Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America plant in Bryan County, Georgia, which is expected to open in 2025 and create 8,100 jobs.
Along with creating jobs and contributing to the American economy, Hyundai has also given back through various charitable donations, most notably contributing $200 million through its Hyundai Hope On Wheels® program, which helps funds research on childhood cancer across the country.
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