Hyundai Motor America reported record-breaking total February sales of 60,341 units, a 6% increase compared with February 2023. Hyundai set total sales records in February for Tucson (+8%), Tucson PHEV (+280%), Tucson HEV (+29%), Palisade (+16%), and Kona EV (+15%). Hyundai’s eco-friendly vehicle sales grew 7%, while fleet volume was 8.3%. Hyundai also achieved record-breaking retail sales of 55,341, a 5% increase year-over-year.
“Hyundai’s sales of electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids are steadily rising, with significant year-over-year growth,” said Randy Parker, CEO, Hyundai Motor America. “We take pride in the recognition our EV and plug-in hybrid models have received and remain committed to providing our customers with a diverse range of products.”
February Product and Corporate Activities
Hyundai Earns 2024 IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK and TOP SAFETY PICK+ Awards: Hyundai Motor America met the tougher safety criteria instituted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) for its 2024 TOP SAFETY PICK (TSP) and TOP SAFETY PICK+ (TSP+) awards with seven Hyundai vehicles awarded to date and regains Safety Leadership in industry. Hyundai’s seven TSP/TSP+ awards are tied for second most of any brand.
IONIQ 5 N Named In Top Three for 2024 World Car Awards: Hyundai Motor Company’s IONIQ 5 N is among the Top Three in the World finalists for the 2024 World Performance Car.
IONIQ 6 Crowned 2023 CleanTechnica Car of the Year: The all-electric Hyundai IONIQ 6 has been named the 2023 CleanTechnica Car of the Year, solidifying its position as a leader in today’s EV landscape. This award, given out by the clean-energy website’s editorial team with direct voting input from its readership recognizes the IONIQ 6’s outstanding performance, innovative features, and strong sales.
IONIQ 6 2024 MotorWeek Drivers’ Choice Award for Best Electric Vehicle: Hyundai’s award-winning IONIQ 6 sedan has been named MotorWeek Drivers’ Choice for Best Electric Vehicle. In addition to driving impressions, the MotorWeek new vehicle evaluations consider reliability and value as well as consumer trends.
IONIQ 6 Named Favorite Plug-In Vehicle by MAMA: Hyundai’s award-winning, all-electric IONIQ 6 sedan was named Favorite Plug-In Vehicle by the Midwest Automotive Media Association (MAMA). The IONIQ 6 stood out to the nonprofit organization’s automotive media membership for its eye-catching design, intuitive connectivity, ultra-fast charging capabilities and spacious interior.
IONIQ 5 Named Best Electric Vehicle of 2024 by Cars.com: Hyundai’s award-winning IONIQ 5 electric SUV was named Best Electric Vehicle of 2024 by Cars.com for a second year in a row, surpassing all 2024 EVs tested by Cars.com’s editorial team of expert car reviewers.
Kona Electric Named 2024 Vincentric Best Value™ in America: Hyundai’s all-new 2024 Kona Electric has today been named the Vincentric Best Value in America™ winner in the Subcompact SUV segment. Vincentric Best Value awards are determined using a statistical analysis model that incorporates the current market price and total cost of ownership of all 2024 model year vehicles.
