FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., March 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Motor America reported total February sales of 48,333 units, a 9% decrease compared with the company's all-time best February in 2020. Retail sales were down 2%. Hyundai fleet sales were down 47%, representing 9% of total volume.
February 2021 contained two fewer selling days and one fewer selling weekend than last year. On a daily selling rate basis, Hyundai total sales increased 1% and retail sales were up 9%.
"Hyundai's manufacturing facilities have maintained production levels, allowing our customers to find the Hyundai vehicle they desire," said Randy Parker, senior vice president, National Sales, Hyundai Motor America. "Significant weather in parts of the country disrupted logistics and sales. We anticipate sales bouncing back in those areas over the next several months. Despite that, consumer demand remains strong and Hyundai dealers continue to achieve increasing return on sales."
Hyundai sold 44,133 retail units in January. Retail SUV sales were up 8% and represented 69% of the total retail mix. Retail sales rose for Venue (+13%), Kona (+4%), Tucson (+9%), Santa Fe (+26%) and the entire eco-friendly lineup (+17%).
February Total Sales Summary
Feb-21 | Feb-20 | 2021 YTD | 2020 YTD | |
Hyundai | 48,333 | 53,013 | 91,727 | 95,757 |
February Product and Corporate Activities
Model Total Sales
Vehicle | Feb-21 | Feb-20 | 2021 YTD | 2020 YTD |
Accent | 1,448 | 2,046 | 2,484 | 3,611 |
Elantra | 6,253 | 10,441 | 13,495 | 18,315 |
Ioniq | 1,258 | 1,481 | 2,195 | 2,759 |
Kona | 6,961 | 7,092 | 12,194 | 11,300 |
Nexo | 25 | 28 | 48 | 44 |
Palisade | 6,354 | 6,967 | 12,023 | 13,155 |
Santa Fe | 8,318 | 7,152 | 17,032 | 13,544 |
Sonata | 6,202 | 6,144 | 11,222 | 11,645 |
Tucson | 9,423 | 9,594 | 17,403 | 17,662 |
Veloster | 222 | 842 | 415 | 1,507 |
Venue | 1,869 | 1,226 | 3,216 | 2,215 |
Hyundai Motor America
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