Hyundai attains 40 consecutive months of growth in April

MARKHAM, ON, May 1, 2012 /CNW/ - Hyundai Auto Canada Corp. announced today that with record sales of 14,301 units in April, the company has now attained 40 consecutive months of year-over-year sales growth. On a year-to-date basis, sales have climbed by 5.6% to 43,632 units.

"The consistency of our sales growth is a testament to Hyundai's standing among the very best in the industry," confirmed Steve Kelleher, President and CEO of Hyundai Auto Canada Corp. "This result has been built not on the strength of one or two models, but on a comprehensive line-up of class-leading products. With every stylish and technologically-advanced new vehicle we bring to market, Hyundai is changing the landscape of the Canadian automotive industry."

In April, for the second month in a row, the award-winning Elantra sedan broke its all-time record with sales of 4,310 units. April also marked the global debut of the all-new 2013 Santa Fe crossover during simultaneous press conferences at the New York and Vancouver International Auto Shows. A 5-passenger model featuring powerful-yet-efficient Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) four-cylinder engines will arrive at dealers this fall. Early next year, a V6-powered long-wheelbase variant will be available for buyers seeking 7-passenger space and versatility.

In April, Hyundai vehicles consuming less than 5.0 L/100 km represented 51% of total sales. The Sonata Hybrid intermediate sedan, Elantra compact sedan, Accent subcompact, and Veloster 3-door coupe consume fuel at respective rates of just 4.6, 4.9, 4.8, and 4.9 L/100km on the highway.

Quick Facts:

Month	2012	2011	% Change	Notes
January	7,460	6,684	+ 11.6 %	Best January ever
February	9,266	8,700	+ 6.5 %	Best February ever
March	12,605	11,668	+ 8.0 %	Best March ever
April	14,301	14,267	+ 0.2 %	Best April ever
TOTAL	43,632	41,319	+ 5.6 %

Nameplate	Apr. 2012	% Change	YTD 2012	% Change	Notes
Accent	2,432	+ 1.1 %	7,298	+ 7.6 %
Elantra	4,310	+ 38.2 %	13,074	+ 19.5 %	Best month ever
Elantra Touring	1,062	- 25.9 %	3,162	- 11.8 %
Veloster	385	N/A	1,518	N/A
Sonata	2,078	- 12.0 %	5,609	- 10.4 %
Genesis Coupe	242	- 23.9 %	635	- 2.2 %
Genesis	109	+ 91.2 %	311	+ 96.8 %
Equus	12	+ 71.4 %	37	+ 37.0 %	Best April ever
Tucson	1,372	- 21.8 %	4,422	- 11.8 %
Santa Fe	2,088	- 23.7 %	6,896	- 8.8 %
Veracruz	211	+ 214.9 %	670	+ 115.4 %

	Apr. 2012	YTD 2012
Vehicles that consume less than 5.0 L/100km	7,299	22,260
Mix of total sales	51.0 %	51.0 %

Hyundai Auto Canada, established in 1983 and headquartered in Markham, Ontario, is a subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Company of Korea. Hyundai vehicles are distributed throughout Canada by Hyundai Auto Canada and are sold and serviced through more than 200 dealerships nationwide.

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