Hyundai and Kia Achieve All-Time High Sales in U.S. for September and Q3

Palisade up 52%
Tucson, Sonata, and Santa Fe Also See Growth

Hyundai Motor Company and Kia continued their upward sales trend in the U.S. market in September, setting new records.

Hyundai Motor America announced on October 1 (local time) that total sales in September reached 77,439 units, marking a 9% increase compared to the same month last year (71,003 units). This is the highest sales figure for September in the company’s history.

Sales of the Palisade surged by 52%, while the Sonata (39%), Tucson (32%), and Santa Fe (21%) all posted double-digit growth rates.

Hybrid vehicle sales accounted for 28% of all sales, driving overall growth. In particular, the Santa Fe Hybrid and Sonata Hybrid achieved their highest-ever September sales figures.

For the third quarter, total sales reached 246,896 units, a 3% increase year-over-year. This is also the highest third-quarter result on record.

Randy Parker, CEO of Hyundai Motor North America, explained, "We achieved all-time record results for September and the third quarter, driven by overall growth across our SUV, sedan, and hybrid lineups."

Kia America also set a new monthly sales record in North America in September, selling 77,009 units—a rise of 18% compared to the same month last year (65,507 units).

Total third-quarter sales reached 236,659 units, representing an 8% year-over-year increase and setting a new record for quarterly sales.

Kia America explained that major models such as the Seltos, Niro, K4, Telluride, Sorento, Carnival, K5, and Sportage consistently remained popular, helping to drive overall sales growth.

Eric Watson, Vice President of Sales at Kia America, stated, "The record-breaking September and quarterly sales once again demonstrate Kia’s brand and product competitiveness, as well as our strong dealer network."

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