• Best-ever total and retail October sales; total sales increase 18%; retail climbs 15%

• Record-breaking Tucson HEV total and retail sales

• Hybrid total sales increase 91% in October

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Nov. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Motor America reported record-breaking total October sales of 71,802 units, an 18% increase compared with October 2023. Hyundai set total sales records in October for Elantra N (+373%), Santa Fe HEV (+136%), Tucson (+5%), Tucson HEV (+140%), IONIQ 5 (+51%) and Palisade (+27%). Hybrid vehicle total sales jumped 91%. October was the best-ever month for Tucson HEV in total and retail sales. Retail sales for October 2024 set new records climbing 15%.

"Hyundai has set a total sales record in the month of October for the third consecutive year," said Randy Parker, CEO of Hyundai Motor America. "The Santa Fe HEV, Tucson HEV, and IONIQ 5 led the way, showcasing strong demand for our electrified vehicles that offer cutting-edge technology and exceptional design."

October Total Sales Summary

October Product and Corporate Activities

• Hyundai Presents First Look at IONIQ 9, Embarking on a New Era of Spacious EV Design: Hyundai Motor Company released the teaser images of its eagerly awaited IONIQ 9, a three-row, all-electric SUV that will mark a new milestone in the brand's unwavering commitment to electrification.

• Hyundai Reveals Bold and Efficient Hydrogen FCEV Concept Previewing New Design Language: Hyundai Motor Company unveiled its INITIUM hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) concept at its 'Clearly Committed' event held at Hyundai Motorstudio Goyang. INITIUM is a Latin word meaning 'beginning' or 'first', representing Hyundai Motor's status as a hydrogen energy pioneer and its commitment to develop a hydrogen society.

• Hyundai Most Awarded Automaker in Cars.com's 2025 Top Pick EV Awards: Hyundai's IONIQ electric vehicles have each been awarded 2025 Top Picks by Cars.com as part of their updated EV Buying Guide. The 2025 IONIQ 6 was named the Top Pick, Electric Car and Top Pick, Value EV, while the 2025 IONIQ 5 was named Top Pick, 2-Row Electric SUV.

• Hyundai and Waymo Enter Multi-Year, Strategic Partnership: Hyundai Motor Company and Waymo have entered into a multi-year, strategic partnership. In the first phase of this partnership, the companies will integrate Waymo's sixth-generation fully autonomous technology – the Waymo Driver – into Hyundai's all-electric IONIQ 5 SUV, which will be added to the Waymo One fleet over time.

• Hyundai President and Global COO José Mu?oz Named a Visionary Leader in Reuters Events 2024 Automotive D.R.I.V.E Honours: President and global chief operating officer, Hyundai Motor Company, and president and CEO of Hyundai and Genesis Motor North America, José Mu?oz was named a Visionary Leader in the Reuters Events 2024 Automotive D.R.I.V.E. Honours.

• Automotive News Names Randy Parker a 2024 Champion of Diversity: Randy Parker, CEO of Hyundai Motor America, has been recognized by Automotive News as a 2024 Champion of Diversity.

• Hyundai Clinches Fifth-Consecutive Manufacturers' Championship with 1-2 Finish at Fox Factory 120: Hyundai earned its fifth-consecutive IMSA Michelin Pilot Championship (IMPC) Manufacturers' Championship after a dominating performance in the Fox Factory 120 at Road Atlanta.

• Hyundai Releases Teen Driver Safety Week Social Series Starring Actress Julie Bowen: To highlight Teen Driver Safety Week, Hyundai partnered with actress Julie Bowen on a social content series on TikTok, Instagram and YouTube. The multi-part series with Hyundai, Julie, and her driving-age sons promotes safe driving, while also tackling concerns felt by both new drivers and their parents.

• Hyundai and Toyota Motor Corporation Drive Motorsport Culture at 'Hyundai N x TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Festival': Hyundai Motor Company and Toyota Motor Corporation have successfully teamed up to host the first-ever 'Hyundai N x TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Festival' at Yongin Speedway in Korea.

• Hyundai Issues Hurricane Relief and Support for Impacted Communities in the U.S.: Hyundai Motor America and Genesis Motor America, along with its manufacturing facilities, Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America in Georgia, and Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama, announced a multifaceted hurricane relief program.