OREANDA-NEWS. Hyundai Motor America posted its best September ever, with sales of 64,015, up more than 14 percent compared with September 2014. It was a record CUV/SUV month as well with sales of Tucson, Santa Fe and Santa Fe Sport at an all-time high.

“We had a record September, driven by strong demand for our crossover vehicles. The all-new Tucson had a stellar showing this month with sales more than doubling over last year,” said Derrick Hatami, vice president of national sales for Hyundai Motor America. “The Tucson’s striking new design, along with its advanced technology and safety features, is resonating with our customers.” Tucson sales were 7,925 units, an increase of 121 percent over September 2014.

Santa Fe and Santa Fe Sport combined sales were up 20 percent for the month, followed by Genesis sedan sales up 16 percent. The Elantra and Sonata were also up for the month, 10 percent and eight percent, respectively.

CARLINE

SEP/2015

SEP/2014

CY/2015

CY/2014

ACCENT

3,640

3,662

48,625

46,405

SONATA

16,124

14,918

157,680

164,934

ELANTRA

20,724

18,848

193,962

176,403

SANTA FE

10,752

8,945

88,400

78,907

AZERA

281

762

4,639

5,976

TUCSON

7,925

3,589

41,076

36,958

VERACRUZ

0

0

0

1

VELOSTER

2,118

2,777

17,655

22,965

GENESIS

2,239

2,248

24,423

22,313

EQUUS

212

261

1,730

2,596

TOTAL

64,015

56,010

578,190

557,458