Hyundai Motor America Reports Record-Breaking February 2025 Sales

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Hyundai Motor America achieved record-breaking February 2025 sales of 62,032 units, marking a 3% increase from February 2024 and the fifth consecutive month of record-setting total sales.

Notable achievements include all-time February records for Santa Fe HEV (+194%), Tucson (+2%), and IONIQ 6 (+12%). The company demonstrated strong performance in electrified vehicles, with hybrid electric vehicle sales surging 57% and total electrified sales growing 35%.

The IONIQ 6 earned recognition as the highest-ranking mass-market BEV in J.D. Power's 2025 U.S. Electric Vehicle Experience Ownership Study. Additionally, the IONIQ 5 and Kona received 2025 Kelley Blue Book Best Buy Awards in their respective categories.

Positive

• Record-breaking total sales for 5th consecutive month
• Santa Fe HEV sales surged 194%
• Total hybrid sales up 57%
• Total electrified sales up 35%
• IONIQ 6 ranked highest mass-market BEV by J.D. Power

Negative

• Modest 3% overall sales growth
• 2% growth in Tucson sales
• EV sales increased only 6%

• Total sales increased 3%; fifth consecutive month of best-ever total sales
• Santa Fe HEV, Tucson and Ioniq 6 hit February records
• Electrified sales up 35%; HEV sales jump 57%; EV sales Increased 6%

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., March 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Motor America reported record-breaking total February sales of 62,032 units, a 3% increase compared with February 2024. This was the best February in Hyundai's history, a record fifth consecutive month setting total sales records. All time total sales records in February were set for Santa Fe HEV (+194%), Tucson (+2%) and IONIQ 6 (+12%). Total sales of hybrid electric vehicles jumped 57%, while total electrified sales grew by 35%.

"This was the best ever February for Hyundai in total sales and the fifth consecutive month of total sales records driven by our volume leader Tucson and continued growth in EVs and hybrids," said Randy Parker, CEO of Hyundai Motor North America. "I expect our strong and diverse product line-up will propel us to further gains in market share and deliver on customer demand."

February Total Sales Summary

	Feb-25	Feb-24	% Chg	2025 YTD	2024 YTD	% Chg
Hyundai	62,032	60,341	+3 %	116,535	107,884	+8 %

February Product and Corporate Activities

• José Muñoz Named 2025 MotorTrend Person of the Year: MotorTrend has named Hyundai Motor Company President and CEO José Muñoz as its 2025 Person of the Year and the highest rank of its 50 person 2025 MotorTrend Power List.
  
  
• Hyundai Motor Group Celebrates 20 Years of Driving Innovation at the California Proving Ground: Hyundai held a celebration event in honor of 20 successful years of quality and performance testing at its California Proving Ground (CPG) in California City, Calif. The $80 million facility, which opened in 2005, has seen more than 5,000 Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis vehicles undergo rigorous testing on a variety of roads and in extreme conditions to ensure their quality, durability, reliability, and safety.
  
  
• IONIQ 6 Named the Highest-Ranking Mass-Market BEV in J.D. Power 2025 U.S. Electric Vehicle Experience Ownership Study: Hyundai continues to raise the bar in electric vehicle innovation and customer satisfaction with the IONIQ 6 sedan recognized as the highest-ranked mass-market battery electric vehicle in the J.D. Power 2025 U.S. Electric Vehicle Experience (EVX) Ownership Study. 
  
  
• IONIQ 5 and Kona SUVs Win 2025 Kelley Blue Book Best Buy Awards: The Hyundai IONIQ 5 and Kona have been honored with a pair of 2025 Kelley Blue Book Best Buy Awards. For the third consecutive year, the IONIQ 5 SUV has claimed Kelley Blue Book's Best Electric Vehicle award, while the Kona has taken home the award for Best Subcompact SUV for the second consecutive year.
  
  
• IONNA Enters National Release Phase: IONNA, the joint venture founded by the world's leading automakers - BMW, General Motors, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes-Benz, Stellantis, and Toyota - announced its transition from public beta to full-scale national release.
  
  
• Hyundai Champions the Joy of Driving in "Play for the Car" Campaign Featuring the 2025 Sonata Hybrid: Hyundai, in collaboration with its agency Culture Brands, launched "Play for the Car," its latest marketing campaign featuring the 2025 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid. The campaign highlights the Sonata Hybrid's sleek design, premium features, and impressive efficiency, making it an ideal choice for today's couples' dynamic, fast-paced lifestyles.
  
  
• IONIQ 5 N Named Favorite Vehicle of 2025 By Midwest Automotive Media Association: Hyundai's all-electric IONIQ 5 N has been named Favorite Vehicle of 2025 by the Midwest Automotive Media Association (MAMA) at the Chicago Auto Show's opening breakfast. The IONIQ 5 N earned the win on the strength of its high performance and impressive driver engagement.
  
  
• IONIQ 5 N Wins MotorWeek 2025 Drivers' Choice Award for Best Performance Car: Hyundai's IONIQ 5 N electric SUV has been named MotorWeek's 2025 Drivers' Choice award for Best Performance Car at a ceremony during the Chicago Auto Show.
  
  
• Santa Fe Hybrid and Kona Named to PARENTS 2025 Best Family Cars Awards: Hyundai's Santa Fe Hybrid and Kona SUV have been recognized in the 2025 PARENTS Best Family Cars Awards. Nearly 200 models were assessed, and the list highlights the premier vehicles that stand out to PARENTS' judges for their safety, practicality, fuel efficiency, and value.
  
  
• Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama Opens $14 Million Care Center for Team Members: Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama (HMMA) celebrated the grand opening of its new Care Center, a $14 million facility designed to enhance the health and well-being of its team members.
  
  
• IONIQ 5 N TA Spec Sets Fastest EV Record at 'Attack Tsukuba 2025': Hyundai's IONIQ 5 N has set a new standard in electric vehicle (EV) performance, achieving the fastest lap time by an EV at the 'Attack Tsukuba 2025' motorsport event in Japan, February 15. 

Model Total Sales

Vehicles	Feb-25	Feb-24	% Chg	2025 YTD	2024 YTD	% Chg
Elantra	10,163	8,432	+21 %	19,029	15,332	+24 %
Ioniq 5	2,442	1,996	+22 %	4,692	3,461	+36 %
Ioniq 6	1,012	902	+12 %	1,883	1,662	+13 %
Kona	5,629	7,024	-20 %	9,994	13,601	-27 %
Nexo	0	11	-100 %	0	34	-100 %
Palisade	7,806	7,832	-0 %	14,493	15,470	-6 %
Santa Cruz	1,938	2,568	-25 %	3,724	5,055	-26 %
Santa Fe	9,562	9,239	+3 %	17,858	15,260	+17 %
Sonata	5,334	4,379	+22 %	10,091	7,500	+35 %
Tucson	16,317	15,999	+2 %	31,342	27,115	+16 %
Venue	1,829	1,959	-7 %	3,429	3,394	+1 %

Hyundai Motor America
Hyundai Motor America offers U.S. consumers a technology-rich lineup of cars, SUVs, and electrified vehicles, while supporting Hyundai Motor Company's Progress for Humanity vision. Hyundai has significant operations in the U.S., including its North American headquarters in California, the Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama assembly plant, the all-new Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America, and several cutting-edge R&D facilities. These operations, combined with those of Hyundai's 835 independent dealers, contribute $20.1 billion annually and 190,000 jobs to the U.S. economy, according to a published economic impact report. For more information, visit www.hyundainews.com.

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FAQ

What was Hyundai's (HYMTF) total sales growth in February 2025?

Hyundai achieved a 3% year-over-year increase in total sales, reaching 62,032 units in February 2025.

How much did Hyundai's (HYMTF) hybrid vehicle sales increase in February 2025?

Hyundai's hybrid electric vehicle sales increased by 57% in February 2025.

Which Hyundai (HYMTF) models set new sales records in February 2025?

Santa Fe HEV (+194%), Tucson (+2%), and IONIQ 6 (+12%) all achieved February sales records.

What was the growth rate of Hyundai's (HYMTF) total electrified vehicle sales in February 2025?

Hyundai's total electrified vehicle sales grew by 35% in February 2025.