HYUNDAI CANADA SALES GROWTH CONTINUES TO MONTH 21

MARKHAM, ON, Nov. 1 /CNW/ - Hyundai Auto Canada Corp. today announced it had sold 9,138 units in October 2010, representing an increase of 8.6 percent over the same month last year and the 21st consecutive month of year-over-year sales gains.

Year-to-date, Hyundai has sold 104,664 units, an increase of 14.9 percent over the first 10 months of 2009. Hyundai sold a record 103,233 units in all 12 months of 2009. With October's sales figures, the company in on-track for setting a new company record in 2010.

"Achieving 100,000 units in annual sales last year was a significant step in Hyundai Canada's development in this country," said Steve Kelleher, President and CEO, Hyundai Canada. "That we were able to surpass that figure in less than 10 months this year plainly illustrates the growth we're experiencing. More and more Hyundai vehicles are finding a home in Canadian driveways."

The Hyundai Tucson was also honoured with the Best New SUV/CUV (under $35,000) award from the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada late last month.  Added Kelleher: "The Tucson winning its category is indicative of just how appropriate this vehicle is for Canada. Indeed, the Tucson's sales performance is a big reason why we have strong sales this year and we're building them as fast as we can."

The Sonata and Santa Fe vehicles in the Hyundai line-up showed strong sales in the market, recording increases of 76.4 and 20 percent, respectively.

Quick Facts:

Month	2010	2009	% Change	Notes
January	6,084	4,607	+ 32.1 %	Best January ever
February	8,502	6,912	+ 23.0 %	Best February ever
March	11,012	8,818	+ 24.9 %	Best March ever
April	12,495	10,809	+ 15.6 %	BEST MONTH EVER
May	12,620	11,204	+ 12.6 %	BEST MONTH EVER (Prev. Apr. '10)
June	11,501	10,104	+ 13.8 %	Best June ever
July	11,503	10,488	+ 9.7 %	Best July ever
August	11,403	10,418	+ 9.5 %	Best August ever
September	10,406	9,282	+ 12.1%	Best September ever
October	9,138	8,415	+ 8.6 %	Best October ever
November
December

Nameplate	October 2010	% Change	YTD 2010	% Change	Notes
Accent	1,171	- 17.4 %	22, 226	- 6.2 %
Elantra	2,138	+ 8.4 %	21,076	+ 4.2 %	Best October ever
Elantra Touring	733	- 2.3 %	8,959	+ 33.7 %
Sonata	1,071	+ 76.4 %	12,321	+ 66.9 %	Best October ever
Genesis	45	- 53.6 %	740	- 15.2 %
Genesis Coupe	159	- 17.2 %	2,899	+ 30.8 %
Tucson	793	+ 0.4 %	10,962	+ 76.7 %
Santa Fe	2,926	+ 20.0 %	24,276	+ 15.8 %	Best October ever
Veracruz	92	- 37.0 %	1,106	- 18.1 %

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 180 dealerships nationwide.

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