Hyundai Motor America Reports August 2023 Sales

Hyundai Motor America reported total August sales of 65,046 units, a 1% increase compared with August 2022. Hyundai set total sales records in August for IONIQ 5 (+136%), Santa Fe HEV (+72%), Santa Fe PHEV (+55%), Kona EV (+653%), Tucson HEV (+41%), Tucson PHEV (+150%) and Santa Cruz (+6%). SUVs represented 75% of the sales mix. Hyundai fleet sales were 11.5% of the total volume for the month.

“Hyundai’s commitment to providing consumers with a multitude of eco-friendly products has once again delivered positive results with August total sales compared to last year,” said Randy Parker, CEO of Hyundai Motor America. “Consumer demand for our eco-friendly lineup remains strong and saw growth of 80% year-over-year.”

August Total Sales Summary

Aug-23	Aug-22	% Chg	Q3 2023	Q3 2022	% Chg	2023 YTD	2022 YTD	% Chg
Hyundai	65,046	64,335	+1%	131,573	124,966	+5%	526,186	468,833	+12%

 

August Product and Corporate Activities

• During a YouTube news conference, Hyundai Unveils Refreshed 2024 Elantra Lineup: Hyundai launched the improved 2024 Elantra compact sedan for the North American market.
• Hyundai Highest-Ranked Mass Market Brand In J.D. Power 2023 U.S. Tech Experience Index Study: J.D. Power named Hyundai its overall innovation leader for the mass market segment in the 2023 U.S. Tech Experience Index (TXI) Study^SM. This marks the fourth consecutive year Hyundai has secured the top position in the U.S. TXI Mass Market Innovation Index rankings.
• Hyundai Radically Transforms All-New Santa Fe SUV: Hyundai’s all-new Santa Fe SUV debuted through a digital world premiere with an ‘Open for More’ concept that conveys the model’s radical transformation centred on its new wide tailgate.
• Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama Announces $290 Million Investment: Alabama Governor Kay Ivey and leaders from the City of Montgomery, Montgomery County, and the Montgomery Chamber of Commerce joined Hyundai Motor Manufacturing, LLC (HMMA) President and CEO Ernie Kim to announce that HMMA is investing $290 million to enhance production of Hyundai’s popular sport utility vehicles.
• Georgia Tech and Hyundai Announce Multi-Decade Partnership: Georgia Tech and Hyundai Motor Company announced a multi-decade partnership as part of Hyundai’s investments in Georgia.
• Hyundai Issues Maui Wildfire Relief Program: In support of residents and communities affected by the wildfires in Maui, Hyundai Motor America announced a multifaceted wildfire relief program to help deploy immediate humanitarian aid and provide financial relief.
• IONIQ 5 Named Best All-Wheel Drive Car by New England Motor Press Association: Hyundai’s award-winning, all-electric IONIQ 5 has been named best all-wheel drive car by the New England Motor Press Association (NEMPA) in the organization’s Winter Test evaluations.

Model Total Sales

Vehicles	Aug-23	Aug-22	% Chg	Q3 2023	Q3 2022	% Chg	2023 YTD	2022 YTD	% Chg
Accent	0	2,174	0%	1	6,084	-100%	31	13,514	-100%
Elantra	11,262	14,238	-21%	23,160	26,259	-12%	97,898	75,103	+30%
Ioniq	0	1	0%	0	7	0%	0	3,669	0%
IONIQ 5	3,572	1,516	+136%	7,707	3,494	+121%	21,348	17,186	+24%
IONIQ 6	1,663	0	0%	3,408	0	0%	6,653	0	0%
Kona	5,777	3,388	+71%	11,900	7,641	+56%	49,825	40,428	+23%
Nexo	18	18	0%	52	47	+11%	157	318	-51%
Palisade	6,107	8,220	-26%	11,859	13,341	-11%	51,306	56,978	-10%
Santa Cruz	3,079	2,899	+6%	5,982	5,700	+5%	26,032	23,903	+9%
Santa Fe	11,732	9,510	+23%	22,344	19,042	+17%	83,486	76,937	+9%
Sonata	3,397	4,833	-30%	6,606	9,466	-30%	33,940	29,061	+17%
Tucson	16,242	14,305	+14%	33,776	28,583	+18%	134,367	112,654	+19%
Veloster	0	281	0%	0	455	0%	6	1,584	-100%
Venue	2,197	2,952	-26%	4,778	4,847	-1%	21,137	17,498	+21%