Hyundai Worldwide Global Navigation
• February sales total 313,172 units, up 0.3 percent Y/y
SEOUL, March 4, 2019 – Hyundai Motor Company announced today its global sales results for February 2019, during which a total of 313,172 units were sold.
Korea Sales
Domestic sales recorded a 6.4 percent year-over-year increase in February, reaching 53,406 units. Hyundai’s popular SUV, Santa Fe, and midsized sedan, Sonata, led the strong growth.
Overseas Sales
Sales in overseas markets decreased by 0.9 percent compared to February 2018, with 259,766 units sold, as the consumer demand slowed in Europe and Latin America. Other emerging markets, such as Russia, Brazil, and the Asia-Pacific region, showed healthy growths in sales. Hyundai expects Kona – recently named the North American Utility Vehicle of the Year – and other SUVs such as Tucson and Santa Fe to create new momentums in major markets, including the U.S.
* Monthly sales figures provided in this press release are unaudited and on a preliminary basis.
1. Sales in Korea is based on retail sales while Overseas Sales (Global Sales excluding Korea) is based on shipments.
2. Sales result includes entire sedan, SUV and CV models produced by Hyundai Motor.
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About Hyundai Motor Company
Established in 1967, Hyundai Motor Company is committed to becoming a lifetime partner in automobiles and beyond with its range of world-class vehicles and mobility services offered available in more than 200 countries. Employing more than 110,000 employees worldwide, Hyundai sold more than 4.5 million vehicles globally. Hyundai Motor continues to enhance its product line-up with vehicles that are helping to build solutions for a more sustainable future, such as NEXO – the world’s first dedicated hydrogen-powered SUV.
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