Hyundai Posted New Sales Record in November

Most carmakers selling cars in the United States registered more or less significant increases last month but, among them, there's one that managed to set a new all-time November record. Hyundai Motor America said it has delivered a total of 40,723 units last month, an increase of 45 percent as compared to the same month of 2009. Retails sales grew by 85 percent from last year, Hyundai said in a statement for the press.

"We are encouraged by a second consecutive month of strengthening industry retail sales. With Hyundai's rapidly expanding lineup of fresh, fuel-efficient and high quality products, we're positioned right in the sweet spot for this recovery," said Dave Zuchowski, executive vice president of sales, Hyundai Motor America.

Hyundai posted increases for most of its models, including Elantra, Sonata and Tucson which grew by 41 percent, 72 percent, and 243 percent respectively. In addition, Genesis sold 3,005 units, up 72 percent.

Sonata remained the best selling model with 14,031 units, followed by Elantra and Santa Fe, with 8,631 and 6,967 sold units, respectively. Tucson and Genesis come next with 3,042 and 3,005 delivered units in November.

"Hyundai's DNA is all about delivering best-in-class value, quality and fuel efficiency. We are equally committed to providing customers with a memorable retail experience as was recently reflected in our improved position in the rankings of the 2010 J.D. Power and Associates U.S. Sales Satisfaction Index (SSI), where Hyundai was the most improved brand in the industry and the top-ranked Asian brand. We have aggressive plans in place to sustain this momentum into December and leverage a healthy holiday selling season to finish out this record-breaking year with a flourish," Zuchowski added.