Hyundai Sales up +106% for Highest Ever October Sales Result

SYDNEY – November 6, 2009: In a market showing signs of recovery, Hyundai’s Australian Dealer network has secured another record for the brand, selling 6,281 vehicles and achieving a market share of 7.8%. Sales for October 2009 were up +106% over the same month last year – giving Hyundai its best ever October result. Topping off an outstanding month, the iLoad van range achieved its highest ever market share.

In a total market that has decreased 11.7% (October YTD 2009 v. October YTD 2008), Hyundai remains the only volume brand to grow sales in 2009 (October YTD), posting ten consecutive months of year-on-year growth and an overall increase of sales of 42%YTD.

Hyundai Motor Company’s global sales increased 6.9% (October YTD 2009 v. October YTD 2008). In South Korea, the all-new YF mid-sized sedan sold 17,906 units, making it the best selling domestic model.

Hyundai’s Australian highlights include

Hyundai ranked fourth overall in terms of total monthly sales.

Hyundai’s YTD result for October YTD of 53,906 units (7.1% share) represents a 42% volume increase over its result of 37,962 units over the same period in 2008.

Hyundai’s result in October of 6,281 units (7.8% share) represents a 106.7% volume increase over its achievement of 3,039 units (3.8%) in October 2008.

iLoad achieved its best ever segment share of 19.7% in October, ranking second in the van segment after posting a sales result of 437 units, and consolidating its second position YTD.

iMax ranked third in the people mover market, achieving a 9.5% market share, consolidating its third position YTD.

Tucson ranked first in the compact SUV segment for the second consecutive month, posting a sales result of 1,049 units and a 14.3% market share.

Getz ranked first in the light car segment achieving 2,198 vehicle sales and a 22.8% market share of the light car segment – this achievement makes Getz the best selling light car with 17,389 units sold October YTD.

Hyundai’s global highlights include

Hyundai’s South Korean domestic sales rose 26% to 66,458 units in October from 52,735 units a year earlier.

In South Korea last month the all-new YF mid-sized sedan, which went on sale in September sold 17,906 units – making it South Korea’s best selling model.

Total overseas sales, including both exports from Korea and sales from overseas plants, rose by 2.3% to 222,160 units in October, up from 217,160 units a year earlier.

Sales from overseas plants rose 39.7% percent to 137,325 units.