Hyundai and Kia Achieve Record Sales in October Driven by Hybrid and EV Demand

Washington, November 4 (Daily Kiran) : Hyundai Motor and Kia, leading South Korean automotive manufacturers, have reported record sales in the United States for October. The surge in demand for hybrid and electric vehicles (EVs) played a crucial role in this achievement.

Hyundai Motor America announced that it sold 73,452 vehicles in October, marking a 5% increase from 70,118 units sold during the same month last year. This figure represents the highest sales for the company in October in its history.

The demand for hybrid vehicles has been particularly robust. Sales of Hyundai’s hybrid models soared by 20% year-over-year in October, accounting for 29% of total monthly sales. From January to October, hybrid sales increased by 50%.

Breaking it down by model, sales of the Santa Fe SUV rose by 52% to 17,959 units, while the Palisade SUV saw a 14% increase to 10,840 units. Additionally, sales of the Kona compact SUV climbed by 21% to 6,029 units, and the Elantra sedan’s sales grew by 17% to 12,011 units.

In the electric vehicle segment, sales of the Ioniq 5 also increased by 21%, reaching 1,981 units.

Randy Parker, President and CEO of Hyundai Motor North America, expressed pride in achieving the best October performance to date, highlighting positive customer feedback on all major models.

For the period from January to October 2026, Hyundai’s total sales in the U.S. grew by 3%, totaling 770,916 vehicles, compared to 748,467 units during the same period last year.

Meanwhile, Kia reported sales of 80,008 vehicles in October, a 16% increase from the previous year. This also marks the best October performance in the company’s history.

Kia attributed its sales growth to the increasing popularity of hybrid and electric vehicles. Sales of its electric model, the EV9, surged by 111% to 1,406 units. The Telluride SUV’s sales jumped by 63% to 14,009 units, while the EV6 saw a 58% increase, reaching 803 units.