Hyundai Motor bets on redesigned Tucson SUV for sales rebound
PAJU, Gyeonggi Province — Hyundai Motor is banking on the redesigned Tucson to help turn around its weakening sales momentum, putting one of its global best-selling SUVs at the center of its global sales strategy in the second half of the year. The automaker unveiled the fifth-generation Tucson on Friday, six years after the previous model was introduced, positioning the compact SUV alongside the…
Paju, in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea — Hyundai Motor is placing its hopes on the redesigned Tucson SUV to rejuvenate its struggling sales, making it a cornerstone of its global sales strategy in the latter half of the year. The company showcased the fifth-generation Tucson model on Friday, six years after the previous version debuted, positioning the compact SUV alongside the refreshed Avante and the refreshed Grandeur as pivotal models for its rapid sales recovery.
This launch arrives at a challenging moment for Hyundai. Domestic sales plummeted by 41.1 percent in August, marking the lowest figure in 11 years, primarily due to production setbacks stemming from an extended labor strike. With its cost-effective and high-selling models anticipated to offer a more immediate sales lift, the unveiling of the sought-after SUV proved timely for the automaker.
The Tucson's significance extends beyond the Korean market, as it stands as one of Hyundai's key global volume models, providing the corporation with a chance to leverage its widespread appeal.
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