Hyundai Sets Record February on Strength of Sedan Sales
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., March 1 -- Hyundai Motor America today announced February sales of 34,014 vehicles, a new record for the month of February. Hyundai's newest sedans posted the largest percentage increases. Sales of the all-new 2006 Sonata grew by 41 percent and the all-new 2006 Azera and the XG350 it replaced, posted gains of 53 percent over February of last year.
"The all-new Sonata and Azera continue to gain momentum," said Mark Barnes, Hyundai's vice president of National Sales. "With Hyundai's superior safety and value, Sonata and Azera continue to resonate with consumers."
The Hyundai Advantage, America's Best Warranty, covers all Hyundai vehicles sold in the U.S. Hyundai buyers are protected by a 10-year/100,000- mile powertrain warranty, a 5-year/60,000-mile bumper-to-bumper warranty, a 5-year/100,000-mile anti-perforation warranty and 5-year/unlimited-mile roadside assistance protection.
Following is the sales breakdown for February 2006: CARLINE FEB/2006 FEB/2005 CY2006 CY2005 ACCENT 1,231 3,118 2,584 5,313 SONATA 13,741 9,762 25,384 16,768 ELANTRA 8,340 9,485 16,120 16,138 TIBURON 1,097 1,250 2,116 2,174 SANTA FE 3,408 4,947 6,394 9,684 XG350/AZERA 2,052 1,345 3,859 2,419 TUCSON 4,145 4,033 7,765 7,453 TOTAL 34,014 33,940 64,222 59,949