MARKHAM, ON, July 4, 2012 /CNW/ - Hyundai Auto Canada Corp. announced
that its sales of 71,642 units during the first six months of 2012 has
set a new company record with an increase of 4.3% over the same period
last year. During the month of June, the company sold 13,761 units
representing an increase of 2.4% over the same month last year.
"June was a pivotal month for Hyundai," said Steve Kelleher, President
and CEO of Hyundai Auto Canada Corp. "We extended our streak of monthly
sales increases to 42, set a new record for half-year sales, and
launched two new members of the Elantra family: a sporty Elantra Coupe
and the European-style Elantra GT 5-door. With a sedan, coupe, and GT
now available at dealers nation-wide, the Elantra now represents one of
the most comprehensive offerings in Canada's critical compact segment."
With sales of 180 units, June marked a new best month for sales in the
history of the Genesis luxury sedan (previously May, 2012). Similarly,
the radically-styled Veloster three-door coupe saw its best month yet
with sales of 678 units, as did the Elantra family, including the North
American and Canadian Car of the Year (the Elantra Sedan), with 3,720
units sold.
In June, Hyundai vehicles consuming 5.0 L/100 km or less represented
52.4% of total sales. The Accent subcompact, Elantra family of
compacts, Veloster 3-door coupe, and Sonata Hybrid intermediate sedan
all consume fuel at rates of 5.0 L/100 km or less on the highway.
Quick Facts:
|
Month
|
2012
|
2011
|
% Change
|
Notes
|
|
January
|
7,460
|
6,684
|
+ 11.6 %
|
Best January ever
|
|
February
|
9,266
|
8,700
|
+ 6.5 %
|
Best February ever
|
|
March
|
12,605
|
11,668
|
+ 8.0 %
|
Best March ever
|
|
April
|
14,301
|
14,267
|
+ 0.2 %
|
Best month ever (prev. Apr. '11)
|
|
May
|
14,249
|
13,967
|
+ 2.0 %
|
Best May ever
|
|
June
|
13,761
|
13,435
|
+ 2.4 %
|
Best June ever
|
|
TOTAL
|
71,642
|
68,721
|
+ 4.3 %
|
|
|
Nameplate
|
June 2012
|
% Change
|
YTD 2012
|
% Change
|
Notes
|
|
Accent
|
2,702
|
+ 14.9 %
|
13,520
|
+ 19.6 %
|
|
|
Elantra
|
3,720
|
+ 6.2 %
|
20,141
|
+ 13.1 %
|
Best Month Ever
|
|
Elantra Touring
|
1,022
|
- 30.6 %
|
5,444
|
- 15.9 %
|
|
|
Veloster
|
678
|
N/A
|
2,809
|
N/A
|
Best Month Ever
|
|
Sonata
|
1,335
|
+ 32.8 %
|
8,334
|
- 10.1 %
|
|
|
Genesis Coupe
|
263
|
- 29.7 %
|
1,200
|
- 13.9 %
|
|
|
Genesis
|
180
|
+ 100 %
|
642
|
+ 102.5 %
|
Best Month Ever
|
|
Equus
|
15
|
- 31.8 %
|
61
|
+ 1.7 %
|
|
|
Tucson
|
1,419
|
- 21.6 %
|
7,202
|
- 15.3 %
|
|
|
Santa Fe
|
2,250
|
- 13.6 %
|
11,269
|
- 12.5 %
|
|
|
Veracruz
|
177
|
- 13.2 %
|
1,020
|
+ 51.8 %
|
|
|
|
June 2012
|
YTD 2012
|
Vehicles that consume
5.0 L/100km or less
|
7,209
|
36,589
|
|
Mix of total sales
|
52.4 %
|
51.3 %
|
Hyundai Auto Canada, established in 1983 and headquartered in Markham,
Ontario, is a subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Company of Korea. Hyundai
vehicles are distributed throughout Canada by Hyundai Auto Canada and
are sold and serviced through more than 200 dealerships nationwide.
SOURCE Hyundai Auto Canada Corp.
