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Hyundai, Kia Set U.S. Eco-Friendly Sales Record
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Hyundai, Kia Set U.S. Eco-Friendly Sales Record

From Dong-A Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Hyundai and Kia sold a record number of eco-friendly vehicles in the U.S. last month, with sales surging 62.3% year-on-year.
  • The strong performance was driven primarily by hybrid models, which saw a 74.4% increase in sales.
  • Overall sales for Hyundai and Kia in the U.S. saw a modest 2.7% increase, reaching 174,860 units.

Hyundai and Kia achieved their highest-ever monthly sales of eco-friendly vehicles in the United States last month, marking a significant 62.3% year-on-year increase. The automotive groups sold a combined total of 52,693 eco-friendly vehicles, a surge largely propelled by the growing popularity of hybrid models.

Hypbrid vehicle sales, in particular, experienced a remarkable 74.4% jump compared to the previous year, with 43,392 units sold. Kia reported selling 26,177 hybrid units, while Hyundai sold 17,215. Kia attributed this sustained strength to its hybrid models, including the new Telluride.

Overall, Hyundai and Kia's total sales in the U.S. reached 174,860 vehicles, a modest 2.7% increase from the same period last year. Hyundai, including its Genesis luxury brand, sold 94,358 vehicles, up 3.4%. Kia's sales increased by 1.9% to 80,502 units. The strong performance of eco-friendly vehicles, especially hybrids, signals a successful strategy in catering to the evolving demands of the American market.

The strong performance of hybrid models continues, centered around the new Telluride.

— KiaKia's explanation for the sustained popularity of its hybrid models.
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Originally published by Dong-A Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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