In brief
Hyundai Motor America recorded its highest October sales ever, moving 73,452 vehicles in the United States—an increase of 5% from last year. Hybrid sales jumped 20% year‑over‑year, accounting for 29% of the month’s volume, while SUVs such as the Santa Fe surged 52%. CEO Randy Parker praised the lineup’s performance as it continues to push Hyundai’s U.S. sales growth.
Hyundai Motor America reported its highest October sales ever in the United States, moving 73,452 vehicles, up 5% from the 70,118 units sold a year earlier, according to a monthly sales report released on Tuesday by Yonhap.
Hybrid models led the surge, posting a 20% year‑over‑year jump and representing 29% of the month’s total sales; for the January‑October period, hybrid sales had increased 50% from the previous year.
SUVs were also strong drivers: the Santa Fe sold 17,959 units—a 52% increase and the largest monthly lift—the Palisade followed with a 14% rise to 10,840 units, and the Kona subcompact SUV rose 21% to 6,029 units.
The Elantra sedan added 12,011 units, a 17% increase, while the Ioniq 5 electric vehicle logged a 21% rise to 1,981 units for the month.
We had our best October ever, and customers responded across our lineup,
said Randy Parker, president and CEO of Hyundai Motor North America.
