Total Hyundai sales for the first five months of 2026 reached 21,323 units, an increase of 6.6% YoY. The Hyundai Creta was the best-selling model with 691 units, followed by the Tucson (651) and Stargazer (301). Sales of the Accent reached 251 units, followed by the Grand i10 (155), Santa Fe (124), Palisade (108), Custin (95), Venue (94), and Elantra (33). Other unspecified models accounted for the remaining 1 unit. Hyundai’s commercial vehicle...

News  Updated at: 2026/06/16

Mazda surged 35.0% led by the hybrid CX-50, and Mitsubishi grew 3.4%. Subaru and Mazda both returned to year-over-year growth for the first time in 10 months. Korean automakers Hyundai and Kia both posted gains in May. Hyundai Motor reported a 3.4% increase, driven by models such as the midsize SUV Palisade (+17%), the midsize sedan Sonata (+39%), the midsize electric SUV Ioniq 5 (+28%), and the full-size electric SUV Ioniq 9 (+279%). Hybrid sale...

News  Updated at: 2026/06/03

an extended holiday period compared to the previous month. Sales fell 12.7% YoY, while YTD volume reached 17,402 units, up 9.1% YoY. The Hyundai Tucson led sales with 626 units, followed by the Creta (577) and Stargazer (416). Other models included the Accent (323), Grand i10 (174), Santa Fe (122), Palisade (105), Custin (99), Venue (85), and Elantra (29), with other models totaling 8 units. Commercial vehicle sales reached 1,340 units. HTV cited...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/12

ear-on-year decrease, resulting in an overall decline compared to the previous year. Kia became the market leader in Korea for the first time in 28 years. According to Hyundai, a fire at one of its suppliers disrupted parts procurement, leading to a decrease in production of main models such as the Palisade and Genesis G80, and consequently, a decline in sales in April. Overseas sales, including exports, were down 5.1% at Hyundai, down 0.7% at Ki...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/07

da fell 17.3%, and Mitsubishi rose 10.1%. Subaru and Mazda have both posted year‑on‑year declines for nine consecutive months. Korean brands both declined in April. Hyundai was down 1.3%, but according to Hyundai Motor America, sales were supported by record monthly sales of the new midsize SUV Palisade (+8%), compact sedan Elantra (+13%), and midsize sedan Sonata (+18%). Hyundai’s hybrid sales surged 52% year on year, and electrified vehi...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/02

46 vehicles in March, down 15.3% YoY, with demand rebounding from the previous month after the Lunar New Year slowdown. The Hyundai Creta led sales with 749 units, followed by the Tucson (744) and Stargazer (401). Other models included the Accent (369), Grand i10 (255), Santa Fe (189), Venue (131), Palisade (106), Custin (103), and Elantra (36). Commercial vehicle sales reached 1,458 units. HTV attributed the results to market recovery, stronger...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/10

Hyundai introduces Palisade models in Nigeria On April 1, multiple sources reported that Hyundai has launched the all-new Hyundai Palisade. It will help to elevate the brand’s presence in the premium segment. Hyundai also presented the Hyundai Accent, Hyundai Creta, Hyundai Tucson, and Hyundai Santa Fe. Based on multiple sources...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/02

Hyundai issues recall for 2026 Palisade following child death in U.S. On March 17, Hyundai Motor America (HMA) announced it is recalling 61,093 2026 Palisade and 2026 Palisade Hybrid vehicles sold in the U.S. and Canada, which are equipped with a Limited or Calligraphy trim package following the recent death of a child in Ohio. The U.S. National Highway Safety Administration (NHTSA) says that the 2nd and 3rd row power seat assemblies equipped in ...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/21

Hyundai stops sales of Palisade SUV after child death in Ohio On March 13, Hyundai Motor North America announced that it is stopping sales of some new Palisade SUVs in the U.S. and Canada, and will recall around 68,500 vehicles over an issue with power seats following an incident in which a two-year-old girl was killed in Ohio on March 7. Sales of 2026 model year Hyundai Palisade Limited and Calligraphy trims were halted because the second- and t...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/17

9% YoY. The Hyundai Creta was the best-selling model with 645 units, followed by the Hyundai Tucson (614) and Hyundai Accent (273). Other passenger vehicle models included the Hyundai Grand i10 (173), Hyundai Stargazer (147), Hyundai Santa Fe (123), Hyundai Venue (106), Hyundai Custin (73), Hyundai Palisade (68), and Hyundai Elantra (31). Other models accounted for five additional units. Hyundai also sold 822 commercial vehicles during the month....

News  Updated at: 2026/03/11

Hyundai Pakistan launches locally assembled Palisade hybrid SUV On February 23, Hyundai Pakistan launched the locally assembled Palisade three row hybrid SUV, with prices starting at PKR 20,999,000 for the 8 seater Smart variant and PKR 22,999,000 for the 7 seater Calligraphy trim. The bookings have opened nationwide from February 24, and customer deliveries are scheduled to begin in August 2026.The Pakistan‑spec Palisade comes with a Smartstre...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/25

026 sales of 5,872 vehicles, representing a 91.0% YoY increase from 3,074 units in January 2025. The Hyundai Creta led the lineup with 1,222 units, followed by the Tucson (1,161) and Accent (669). Other passenger car models included the Stargazer (421), Santa Fe (381), Grand i10 (364), Venue (295), Palisade (149), Custin (140), and Elantra (57). Hyundai also sold 1,007 commercial vehicles and delivered six additional units from other models. The ...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/16

Hyundai recalls 568,576 Palisade SUVs in U.S. over airbag performance On January 23, Hyundai Motor America announced it is recalling 2020-2025 model year Hyundai Palisade SUVs in the U.S., with a stop sale order issued to dealers. The issue impacts 568,576 vehicles. The U.S. National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) notes the side curtain air bags for third-row occupants may deploy improperly in a crash. As such, these vehicle...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/07

line. According to Subaru of America, severe winter storms across large parts of the U.S. in January forced temporary closures at many locations. Among Korean brands, both Hyundai and Kia posted y/y gains. Hyundai rose 2.8%. Hyundai Motor America said SUVs accounted for 77% of total sales, with the Palisade and Santa Fe delivering particularly strong results. By powertrain, hybrid sales jumped more than 60% y/y. Kia sales increased 13.1%, extendi...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/04

Dodge Charger, Ford Maverick Lobo, Hyundai Palisade win 2026 NACTOY awards On January 14, the 2026 North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year (NACTOY) awards were announced at the Detroit Auto Show after a year-long jury process designed to identify the best-in-class vehicles.  The organization announced its “Best of 2026” semifinalists in September at CAR MBS, and narrowed the list down further to 9 finalists that were unvei...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/15

ed by the Tucson with 1,401 units. The Hyundai Accent ranked third with 788 units. The Hyundai Grand i10 placed fourth with 381 units, while the Hyundai Stargazer came in fifth with 335 units. Further down the lineup, the Venue posted 267 units, the Santa Fe 242 units, and the Custin 152 units. The Palisade accounted for 134 units, while the Elantra added 74 units. Hyundai’s commercial vehicle range contributed an additional 1,218 units in Dece...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/12

56 units. The Hyundai Grand i10 placed fourth with 360 units, while the Hyundai Stargazer came in fifth with 305 units. Other models included the Hyundai Santa Fe in sixth place with 201 units, the Hyundai Venue in seventh with 185 units, and the Hyundai Custin in eighth with 139 units. The Hyundai Palisade recorded 118 units, and the Hyundai Elantra sold 52 units. Additionally, Hyundai’s commercial vehicle lineup recorded 1,206 units sold in ...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/12

2026 North American Car of the Year Finalists   • Dodge Charger   • Honda Prelude   • Nissan Sentra 2026 North American Truck of the Year Finalists   • Ford Maverick Lobo   • Ram 1500 Hemi   • Ram 2500 2026 North American Utility Vehicle of the Year Finalists   • Hyundai Palisade   • Lucid Gravity   • Nissan Leaf The finalist vehicles were selected via ballots from NACTOY’s jury, comprised of automotive journ...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/25

in Los Angeles, California.  The CRATER Concept is a compact off-road SUV vehicle conceived at Hyundai America Technical Center (HATCI) in Irvine, California. The vehicle displays XRT design elements that showcase protection and connectivity, as seen in Hyundai’s IONIQ 5 XRT, SANTA CRUZ XRT, and PALISADE XRT PRO production models. Built on a compact monocoque architecture, the CRATER Concept has been designed with features that include:    ...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/21

The fourth spot went to the Hyundai Grand i10 with 362 units, while the Hyundai Stargazer ranked fifth with 285 units. Other models included the Hyundai Santa Fe in sixth place with 208 units, the Hyundai Venue in seventh with 184 units, and the Hyundai Custin in eighth with 117 units. The Hyundai Palisade sold 115 units, and the Hyundai Elantra sold 61 units. In addition, Hyundai’s commercial vehicles recorded 1,363 units sold in October. For...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/19