Hyundai sets new annual sales record in 2012

Strong December sales driven by AJAC award-winning Elantra and Santa Fe models

MARKHAM, ON, Jan. 3, 2013 /CNW/ - Hyundai Auto Canada Corp. announced today that it had set a new annual record in 2012 with total sales of 136,283 units, an increase of 5.4% from the previous record set in 2011. The company's strong sales performance can be attributed in part to the introduction of award-winning new products like the 2013 Elantra GT and 2013 Santa Fe. Both were named Canadian Car of the Year category winners by the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC) in 2012.

December marked the company's 48^th consecutive month of year-over-year sales growth with an increase of 21.2%, to 7,863 units. At 3,182 units, sales of the Elantra line-up grew by 61.1% relative to the same month in 2011. The nameplate set a new annual record in 2012 with sales of 50,950 units, up by 13.3%, following the introduction of new two-door Coupe and five-door GT variants. December was also an impressive month for the Santa Fe with 1,971 units sold, an increase of 107.7% year-over-year. Both nameplates, along with the Sonata intermediate sedan, set new all-time December sales records.

"Despite facing a number of challenges in the past year, the strength of our product line-up has carried Hyundai to another annual sales record," said Steve Kelleher, President and CEO of Hyundai Auto Canada Corp. "Our continued growth is driven by products offering an unparalleled combination of style, performance, versatility, and value. Backed by a world-class dealer network and one of the best warranties in the business, Hyundai provides an ownership experience that truly resonates with Canadian car buyers."

Kelleher added that he was looking forward to the early 2013 introduction of the all-new Santa Fe XL, an extended-wheelbase version of the Santa Fe with three rows and space for up to seven passengers. "From fuel-efficient compacts, to versatile crossovers, to powerful luxury sedans and sports cars, Hyundai's broad product range has something for everyone."

The company's Certified Pre-Owned vehicle program sold 654 units for the month to bring the year-to-date total to 11,836, an increase of 175% from the total in 2011.

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 month ever (prev. Apr. '11)
May	14,249	13,967	+ 2.0 %	Best May ever
June	13,761	13,435	+ 2.4 %	Best June ever
July	12,850	12,753	+ 0.8 %	Best July ever
August	11,717	11,507	+ 1.8 %	Best August ever
September	11,403	11,110	+ 2.6 %	Best September ever
October	10,707	10,242	+ 4.5 %	Best October ever
November	10,101	8,417	+ 20.0 %	Best November ever
December	7,863	6,490	+ 21.2 %	Best December ever
TOTAL	136,283	129,240	+ 5.4 %	New annual sales record

Nameplate	Dec. 2012	% Change	YTD 2012	% Change	Notes
Accent	696	- 49.9 %	22,581	+ 1.4 %
Elantra	3,176	+ 87.9 %	43,668	+ 25.9 %	Best Dec. ever
Elantra Touring	6	- 97.9 %	7,282	- 29.2 %
Veloster	353	- 13.1 %	5,741	+ 201.8 %
Sonata	852	+ 19.8 %	14,572	- 10.8 %	Best Dec. ever
Genesis Coupe	56	- 52.9 %	1,773	- 36.9 %
Genesis	50	- 2.0 %	1,206	+ 47.8 %
Equus	5	- 16.7 %	116	0.0 %
Tucson	597	- 21.8 %	13,969	- 2.4 %
Santa Fe	1,971	+ 107.7 %	23,394	- 3.0 %	Best Dec. ever
Veracruz	101	- 16.5 %	1,981	+ 29.9 %

Certified Pre-Owned Sales

	Dec. 2012	% Change	YTD 2012	% Change
CPO Sales	654	- 7.5 %	11,836	+ 175 %

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.

 

 

 

SOURCE: Hyundai Auto Canada Corp.

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