7 out of 10 Hyundai and Kia Vehicles Sold in the US Are RVs...Local Media 'Praise'

Hyundai Motor Company 'Santa Fe'

Hyundai Motor Company and Kia's recreational vehicles (RVs) are receiving positive reviews in the United States, driving local sales.

According to Hyundai Motor Group's IR performance on the 7th, Hyundai and Kia sold 381,606 RVs in the U.S. market from January to April this year, an 18.6% increase compared to the same period last year.

This accounts for 72.4% of total vehicle sales (520,000 units). This means that 7 out of 10 Hyundai and Kia vehicles sold in the U.S. are RVs.

Hyundai's Santa Fe and Kia's Telluride are the representative models leading the popularity.

The Santa Fe sold 39,479 units in the U.S. market from January to April this year, a 7.7% increase compared to the same period last year. The Telluride, a model targeted at the local market, recorded sales of 35,745 units during the same period, up 17.9%.

Positive reviews from local media continue as well. Kelley Blue Book, a leading U.S. automotive media outlet, selected three Hyundai models (Ioniq 5, Santa Fe, Palisade) and one Kia model (Telluride) as the "Best Family Cars of 2023."

Hyundai Motor Group topped the list with the most models, four in total, surpassing Japan's Toyota and Honda, which each had three models selected.

Hyundai's Palisade was also named in another local automotive media outlet, WardsAuto's "Top 10 Best Interior and User Experience (UX) Models of 2023."

The Palisade received high marks for its easy-to-navigate menus, excellent voice recognition system, and stylish interior.

A Hyundai Motor Group official said, "In the U.S., a traditional RV powerhouse, we surpassed local manufacturers and were selected as an excellent vehicle by influential media," adding, "With the popularity of RVs, sales in the U.S. continue to maintain a growth trend."

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