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 fifth consecutive month setting total sales records.
In February, all-time total sales records 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%.
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 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 opened in 2005 and has seen more than 5,000 Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis vehicles undergo rigorous testing on various 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, which was 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. The IONIQ 5 SUV has claimed Kelley Blue Book’s Best Electric Vehicle award for the third consecutive year. At the same time, the Kona has taken home the award for Best Subcompact SUV for the second straight 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 on 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% |
