Hyundai Motor’s U.S. unit said Tuesday that it sold 55,624 vehicles in January, up 2% from 54,503 a year earlier, marking its best-ever January.
The automaker said results were driven by surging demand for hybrid electric vehicles, growth in electrified models and continued strength in its core SUV lineup, which accounted for 77% of total sales.
A Hyundai official said the Santa Fe and the all-new Palisade stood out, helping the company strengthen its lead in the family SUV segment.
Randy Parker, CEO of Hyundai Motor North America, said the company and its dealers met customer demand despite challenging weather across the United States, delivering a 2% year-over-year increase in total sales. He said hybrid demand rose more than 60% and led January performance.
Kia’s U.S. unit also reported a record January, saying it sold 64,502 vehicles, up 13% from 57,007 a year earlier.
Kia said the Carnival (up 60%), Sportage (up 23%), K5 (up 8%), Telluride (up 7%), Seltos (up 6%) and K4 (up 2%) each posted best-ever sales for the month. It said sales of electrified models rose 45% and SUV sales increased 14%.
Eric Watson, vice president of sales for Kia America, said the record January followed three straight years of annual sales records and showed the company’s growth is continuing. He said Kia is drawing attention this year with a new Telluride and is expanding customer choice by adding hybrid models.
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