Hyundai Canada sets all time sales record in April

MARKHAM, ON, April 30 /CNW/ - Hyundai Auto Canada posted record breaking numbers as April sales were up 15.6% from last year, shattering its May 2009 record of 11,200 units. On a year-to-date basis, sales continue to track above 2009's record pace as Hyundai finished 22.3% ahead of last year. These numbers were driven by Hyundai's exceptional product line up including the all new Tucson, the all new Sonata and the Elantra.

The Santa Fe, followed by the Elantra sedan each celebrated their best month ever.

"Our sales success was driven by our strong product line up and our SMART advantage program featuring low prices with 0% financing," noted Steve Kelleher, president and CEO, Hyundai Canada Corp. "Our product investment has paid off with the all new Sonata up 20 % in sales and the Tucson up 68.5%."

    
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    Month             2010      2009    % Change    Notes
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    January          6,084     4,607     + 32.1%    Best January ever
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    February         8,502     6,912     + 23.0%    Best February ever (Prev.
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    March           11,012     8,818     + 24.9%    Best March ever
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    April           12,495    10,809       15.6%    BEST MONTH EVER
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    Nameplate        April     April    % Change    Notes
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    Accent           2,851     2,908      - 2.0%
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    Elantra Sedan    2,760     2,505       10.2%    Best Month Ever
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    Elantra Touring  1,021       728       40.2%    Best April Ever
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    Sonata           1,386     1,155       20.0%    Best April Ever
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    Genesis            126       103       22.3%
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    Genesis Coupe      329       267       23.2%
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    Tucson           1,117       663       68.5%
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    Santa Fe         2,782     2,097       32.7%    Best Month Ever
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    Veracruz           112       139     - 19.4%
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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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