- Hyundai Canada up by 2.4%, again outperforming the industry
- Industry down by 9.9%
MARKHAM, ON, March 3, 2021 /CNW/ - Today Hyundai Auto Canada Corp. announced February sales of 7,782 units, an increase of 2.4% over the same month last year. Hyundai's crossovers and SUVs posted strong gains, as well as the brand's all-electric compact crossover, the Kona Electric.
Kona remains at the top of its segment, selling a total of 2,058 units, up by 27.6% from February 2020. Palisade posted a gain of 37.8%, for a total of 605 units. As Hyundai Canada continues to grow its electrified fleet and eco presence as Canada's second-largest distributor of electric vehicles, the Kona Electric posted a significant 70.3% gain for a total of 356 units.
Consumer favourites in the compact car and intermediate SUV segments, Elantra and Santa Fe finished strong with 1,458 and 848 units respectively.
"With better programs and products in place, we are confident we will continue to experience strong sales with our SUVs and electrified vehicles throughout the year," said Ken Maisonville, Director of Sales with Hyundai Canada.
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Nameplate |
Sales |
% Change |
Santa Fe |
848 |
+6.5% |
Palisade |
605 |
+37.8% |
Kona |
2,058 |
+27.6% |
Sonata |
213 |
-15.8% |
Elantra |
1,458 |
+3.4% |
Ioniq |
334 |
-37.6% |
Venue |
543 |
+2.1% |
Tucson |
1,521 |
-9.0% |
Veloster |
14 |
-77.8% |
About Hyundai Auto Canada Corp.
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 221 dealerships nationwide. Hyundai is also the first to offer a second-generation zero-emissions Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle to Canadian customers, called the NEXO. More information about Hyundai and its vehicles can be found at www.HyundaiCanada.com.
SOURCE Hyundai Auto Canada Corp.
For more information about Hyundai and its products, please visit www.hyundainews.ca or contact: Jean-François Taylor, Public Relations Supervisor, Hyundai Auto Canada Corp., Office: (905) 948-6754, Email: [email protected]; Mohga Hassib, Public Relations Coordinator, Hyundai Auto Canada Corp., Office: (905) 948-6882, Email: [email protected]
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