Kia's US sales hit record high in August; Hyundai sales decline
Kia Corp. posted record monthly sales in the United States in August, while Hyundai Motor Co. reported a decline in numbers, the Hyundai Motor Group affiliates said Wednesday. Kia America sold 83,793 vehicles last month, up 1 percent from a year earlier and marking its highest-ever monthly sales. Cumulative sales in the first eight months of the year rose 3 percent on-year to 590,377 units, also…
In a remarkable turn of events, Kia Corporation achieved unprecedented monthly sales in the United States during August, marking a significant milestone for the automaker. The Kia America division reported selling 83,793 vehicles, a 1 percent increase compared to the same month last year and a record-breaking figure for the month. Moreover, the company's cumulative sales for the first eight months of the year surged by 3 percent year-over-year, reaching a total of 590,377 units.
Kia's best-selling model in August was the Sportage SUV, with 18,723 units sold. On the other hand, Hyundai Motor America, the U.S. affiliate of Hyundai Motor Co., experienced a decline in sales, dropping by 2 percent year-over-year to 86,977 units. Despite this overall decline, Hyundai's hybrid vehicle sales showed impressive growth, increasing by 33 percent from the previous year and setting a record for August.
Among Hyundai's major models, the Palisade SUV faced a significant decline of 18 percent year-over-year, with only 12,729 units sold. Additionally, the Ioniq electric vehicle lineup also witnessed weaker sales during the period. However, the Tucson and Santa Fe SUVs experienced growth, with sales increasing by 18 percent and 5 percent year-over-year, respectively.
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