HYUNDAI SETS MARCH RECORD WITH 41,766 SALES
04-14-2006, 05:21 PM
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HYUNDAI SETS MARCH RECORD WITH 41,766 SALES
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., April 3, 2006 - Hyundai Motor America today announced March sales of 41,766 vehicles, a new record for the month. Hyundai ended the first quarter with a total of 105,988 vehicle sales, six percent ahead of last year's record pace. Hyundai's new sedans continued their momentum through March. Sonata sales grew by 53.8 percent and combined Azera/XG350 sales grew by 76.0 percent over last March.
"We are excited to close out the first quarter of the year on such a strong note," said Mark Barnes, Hyundai's vice president of National Sales. "The Sonata had one of its strongest months since its redesign last year, and Azera continues to show tremendous growth each month."
All Hyundai cars and sport utility vehicles sold in the U.S. are covered by The Hyundai Advantage, America's Best Warranty. Hyundai buyers are protected by a 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty, a 5-year/60,000-mile bumper-to-bumper warranty, a 7-year/unlimited-mile anti-perforation warranty and 5-year/unlimited-mile roadside assistance protection.
Following is the sales breakdown for March 2006:
CARLINE.....MAR/2006..... MAR/2005.....CY2006.....CY2005
ACCENT.....2,181..........3,934..............4,765 ..........9,247
SONATA.....17,487..........11,373..........42,871. .........28,141
ELANTRA..... 9,665..........10,697..........25,785..........26, 835
TIBURON.....1,547..........1,686............3,663. .........3,860
SANTA FE.....4,058..........6,405..........10,452....... ...16,089
XG350/AZERA...2,401.....1,364..........6,260..........3, 783
TUCSON.....4,427..........4,604..........12,192... .......12,057
TOTAL.....41,766..........40,063..........105,988. .........100,012
"We are excited to close out the first quarter of the year on such a strong note," said Mark Barnes, Hyundai's vice president of National Sales. "The Sonata had one of its strongest months since its redesign last year, and Azera continues to show tremendous growth each month."
All Hyundai cars and sport utility vehicles sold in the U.S. are covered by The Hyundai Advantage, America's Best Warranty. Hyundai buyers are protected by a 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty, a 5-year/60,000-mile bumper-to-bumper warranty, a 7-year/unlimited-mile anti-perforation warranty and 5-year/unlimited-mile roadside assistance protection.
Following is the sales breakdown for March 2006:
CARLINE.....MAR/2006..... MAR/2005.....CY2006.....CY2005
ACCENT.....2,181..........3,934..............4,765 ..........9,247
SONATA.....17,487..........11,373..........42,871. .........28,141
ELANTRA..... 9,665..........10,697..........25,785..........26, 835
TIBURON.....1,547..........1,686............3,663. .........3,860
SANTA FE.....4,058..........6,405..........10,452....... ...16,089
XG350/AZERA...2,401.....1,364..........6,260..........3, 783
TUCSON.....4,427..........4,604..........12,192... .......12,057
TOTAL.....41,766..........40,063..........105,988. .........100,012
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Wow, so few Accents sold? Must be because of the rise in pricing. I was at the dealer a couple of weeks ago and a base Accent was only $500 less than a base Elantra and the Elantra is a lot better equipped. I don't know about anybody else but it would be tough to talk me into paying over $12,000 for a base Accent unless they add a lot more substance to the car.
In 2003 you could buy a base Accent for $6,995. By the end of the LC2 run in 2005 it was up to $9,995 for a GL (they didn't make a base model anymore). That's a 43% increase in price even on the same generation of vehicle.
I wonder if China will be the next country to bring us decent cars for under $7,000? Looks like Hyundai is done doing that for us. Maybe it's time we get the Getz.
In 2003 you could buy a base Accent for $6,995. By the end of the LC2 run in 2005 it was up to $9,995 for a GL (they didn't make a base model anymore). That's a 43% increase in price even on the same generation of vehicle.
I wonder if China will be the next country to bring us decent cars for under $7,000? Looks like Hyundai is done doing that for us. Maybe it's time we get the Getz.
04-17-2006, 12:50 PM
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I'm wondering it has anything to do with the Accent SR coming out. If thats the case, then they can boost prices on the base model Accents, just like every other manufacturer does.
04-17-2006, 02:39 PM
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Have you heard any more rumblings about the SR? I haven't heard anything new since shortly after it was unveiled. I know I've sent letters trying to get it produced though. That's a Hyundai worth paying a decent amount for for sure.
