Hyundai Stands Tall In September Posting A 27% Sales Increase

Hyundai Motor America today announced September sales of 31,511 units, a 27 percent increase compared with September 2008. For the calendar year to-date, Hyundai sales are up 1.4 percent compared to last year. This also marks the ninth consecutive month of significant year-over-year gains in retail market share. Hyundai leads all automotive brands in market share growth this year.

"While consumer demand following the Cash-for-Clunkers program softened during the month of September, we are encouraged with our continued growth in retail share and overall sales through the first nine months of the year," said Dave Zuchowski, vice president of sales. "With our solid product and marketing plans going into the fourth quarter, in addition to the upcoming launch of the all-new Tucson and Sonata, we are cautiously optimistic during these challenging times."

Genesis continued its strong growth trend with sales of 1,665. The fuel-efficient Elantra had an increase of 104 percent versus 2008, while the Santa Fe delivered a significant sales gain of 50 percent leading up to the introduction of the even more fuel-efficient face lifted 2010 model.



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MSP6 - 10/1/2009 1:41:47 PM

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The recession still hurts, most people still can't afford quality goods.

GTR1 - 10/1/2009 2:28:15 PM

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what are u talking about? the genesis is great quality and great value for money. hyundai is to lexus like lexus is to mercedes. the prices are more affordable for each way you think of it. quit hating on them just because they're doing good. most people would rather just get a used-cheaper luxury car from the big III of germany or something than to buy a hyundai, people who got thoughts like you. give em a chance and see what happens. id rather drive a genesis than a loaded up buick.

Anthony - 10/1/2009 5:19:02 PM

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"hyundai is to lexus like lexus is to mercedes"

Why start the chain there?

Toyota is to Hyundai as Hyundai is to Lexus, and we're full circle.

PerformanceGuy - 10/1/2009 1:51:31 PM

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Not surprised. During a recession people buy lower quality cheaper products. In a recession, you buy what you need and not what you want.

sdcarguy - 10/1/2009 1:51:42 PM

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WTF? C4C was supposed to crater September?

Joe_Limon - 10/1/2009 2:43:04 PM

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Only if you believed the agents saying that it would result in no net new sales. I believe it got many second hand car buyers to enter the equation purchasing new vehicles over the traditional already depreciated ones.

Agent009 - 10/1/2009 3:12:33 PM

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I do agree, it looks like the month isn't quite as bad as the analysts thought.

sdcarguy - 10/1/2009 4:26:26 PM

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Thats OK. Those "analysts" are only trying to fill in a story line driven by their deeply rooted ideology. They do even know they are doing it, but its so transparent. Its impossible to get them to open their minds or admit they may be wrong sometimes. Like now for example. Any admissions besides 009? Or crickets?

sdcarguy - 10/1/2009 5:39:48 PM

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Classic! You guys are proving my point!

david999 - 10/1/2009 5:23:49 PM

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What a surprise, an economy car brand that sells well during hard times.