Hyundai sales up 3% to 6,251 units in January-April

MANILA, Philippines - Sales of Hyundai Asia Resources Inc. rose by three percent to 6,251 units in the first four months of this year from 6,419 units a year ago.

Hyudai noted an uptrend in demand for its fuel-saving vehicles as it posted strong sales for the Accent and Sonata models under the passenger car segment, and the Santa Fe, Tucson, and Grand Starex units for the light commercial vehicle (LCV) category.

For the passenger car segment, the Accent yielded a 30-percent sales growth followed by the Sonata with an 18-percent sales growth in April compared to last March.

Month-on-month, Hyundai’s sales grew by five percent to 1,707 units in April from a month ago..

“The sales prove positive for Hyundai, as the figures show that Filipinos are growing increasingly supportive of ways to minimize fuel consumption and their carbon footprint with their patronage of vehicles that are energy efficient,” said Fe Perez-Agudo, president and CEO of Hyundai Asia Resources Inc., noting the significant gains of Hyundai’s fuel-efficient range of vehicles.

“Everyone is seeking new ways for cleaner and better mobility and Hyundai’s line-up of best-of-breed innovations are built with technologically advanced engines to answer to such need. We, at HARI, are one with Hyundai Motor Company in keeping to our promise of responsible motoring by continuing to offer vehicles powered by Hyundai’s newest in eco-saving technologies, chief of which is Hyundai’s Blue Drive strategy,” Agudo said.

“Our bestselling models such as the Accent, Sonata, Tucson, and Santa Fe, and our newly launched Elantra, are equipped with Blue Drive components that efficiently improve fuel economy and drivability. We trust that Filipino motorists will continue to trust that Hyundai will deliver in pursuit of our collective aim for sustainability,” she said.