Hyundai Motor America 10550 Talbert Ave, Fountain Valley, CA 92708 MEDIA WEBSITE: HyundaiNews.com CORPORATE WEBSITE: Hyundai.com Contact: Michael Stewart [email protected] 714-887-2495 HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA REPORTS NOVEMBER SALES • Best November SUV Sales • Sets All-Time Single Month Sales Record for Tucson with 11,532 Sold • Highest Ever November Sales for Santa Fe and Elantra • Genesis G80 Sales Up 40 Percent FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Dec. 1, 2017 – Led by the best November SUV sales month and the highest monthly sales total for Tucson in company history, Hyundai Motor America today reported November sales of Hyundai- and Genesis-branded vehicles of 57,211 units, a 9 percent decline in comparison with the company’s all-time best November in 2016. Highlights in the month include significant sales increases for Tucson (up 51 percent), Elantra (up 21 percent) and Santa Fe (up 5 percent). SALES BY BRAND Nov-17 Nov-16 2017 YTD 2016 YTD Hyundai 55,435 61,201 603,297 707,485 Genesis 1,776 1,306 18,664 5,215 TOTAL 57,211 62,507 621,961 712,700 HYUNDAI BRAND HIGHLIGHTS “Our impressive SUV run continues as we’ve set monthly sales records in eight months this year, a result of our versatile lineup of Tucson, Santa Fe and Santa Fe Sport,” said John Angevine, director, National Sales, Hyundai Motor America. “Year to date, Hyundai SUV sales are up 11 percent, significantly outpacing the industry. Coming off a successful Kona introduction this week at the Los Angeles Auto Show and our commitment to debut eight new or re-engineered SUVs by the year 2020, we are poised to take full advantage of consumer preferences. Not to be lost in the SUV-focused market, Elantra sold more than 19,000 units, the best ever November result for that model.” During the month, Hyundai made several significant product and technology introductions. This week in Los Angeles, the new Kona made its North American debut. Kona is Hyundai’s first B-segment crossover for the U.S. market, appealing to consumers with active lifestyles of all kinds. At the LA Auto Show’s technology showcase day, Hyundai announced a partnership with Smartcar to drive innovations in connected-car technology by connecting businesses to Hyundai vehicles with Blue Link. This connection will allow mobile car washing, grocery delivery, and on-demand fuel delivery companies to securely access Hyundai vehicle functions, including the vehicle’s location, remote locking and unlocking and data such as mileage. Earlier in the month, Hyundai made some of its future product strategy known with plans to deliver eight new or re-engineered SUVs by the year 2020. When it comes to safety, the 2017 Ioniq HEV, 2018 Elantra GT and 2018 Santa Fe Sport were all recently named Top Safety Pick+s by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, adding even more Hyundai models that receive one of the highest safety distinctions in the industry. HYUNDAI MODELS Vehicle Nov-17 Nov-16 2017 YTD 2016 YTD Accent 3,624 6,909 53,750 75,607 Azera 146 424 2,919 4,558 Elantra 19,060 15,796 176,860 188,763 Equus 0 26 20 1,353 Genesis 2 560 1,134 22,804 Santa Fe 11,346 10,786 120,025 120,395 Sonata 7,982 15,363 123,295 185,614 Tucson 11,532 7,616 103,102 81,037 Veloster 781 3,721 11,903 27,354 Ioniq 962 0 10,289 0 GENESIS BRAND HIGHLIGHTS November Genesis vehicle sales totaled 1,776, a 36 percent increase over last year. Both G80 and G90 models saw significant increases of 40 percent and 22 percent, respectively. “November sales were characterized by continuing demand for G80 and G90 enabling each model to gain more of a foothold in their respective luxury segments,” said Erwin Raphael, general manager, Genesis Motor America. “As consumers continue to show appreciation for Genesis vehicles, so too are esteemed third parties like ALG, Women’s Choice Awards, Ruedas ESPN and Strategic Vision.” GENESIS MODELS Vehicle Nov-17 Nov-16 2017 YTD 2016 YTD G80 1,408 1,005 14,672 4,812 G90 368 301 3,992 403 HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA Hyundai Motor America, headquartered in Fountain Valley, Calif., is a subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Company of Korea. Hyundai vehicles are distributed throughout the United States by Hyundai Motor America and are sold and serviced through more than 830 dealerships nationwide. All new Hyundai vehicles sold in the U.S. are covered by the Hyundai Assurance program, which includes a 5-year/60,000-mile fully-transferable new vehicle limited warranty, Hyundai’s 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain limited warranty and five years of complimentary Roadside Assistance. For more details on Hyundai Assurance, please visit www.HyundaiAssurance.com Please visit our media website at www.hyundainews.com Hyundai Motor America on Twitter | YouTube | Facebook ### .