Smart Motorist

Hyundai sold 191,338 units in first half of 2010 - the highest value recorded over a period of six months since the company began importing vehicles in Europe, with over 20 years ago.

The latest data provided by ACEA show that Hyundai's sales increased by 10.2% compared to the first six months of 2009 - is once again hovering over the European market, which during the same period increased by 0.6%.

Hyundai's strong performance in the first half, which led the brand to a market share of 2.6% in Europe, confirmed that the vehicle manufacturer ranked as the Asian leader in several key markets in Europe, including the large car market for the continent, Germany.

Models range "and" continues its success in the segments they belong. i30 hatchback and wagon models in Europe, have seen sales increase by 41% over the first half of 2009, with turnover exceeding 60,000 units in 2010. I20 designed in Europe has reached a 40% increase over the same period of 2009, while the i10 has been a trend of 3%. ix35, Hyundai SUV segment C also contributed to the impressive results of the first half of this year, was taken over 60,000 orders in four months from the time it became available on the European market in March.

Allan Rushforth, vice president of Hyundai Motor Europe, said: "We are very pleased with how we evolved to this time of year. Our goal was to keep the trend reached in 2009 after government incentives. Now these programs would end and we are happy that we are growing. "

"The launch of the first quarter ix35 helped us to offset the decline in demand that has affected other car manufacturers and we are now in a position appropriate to achieve the objective for the current year, namely the acquisition of 2.75% market share" .

"While the European car market is preparing for the challenges coming months, are reserved, but still optimistic, because for us to start the busiest period of product launches. We will bring 10 models and new versions on the European market, some in our brand-new segments. "

Source: http://worldwide.hyundai.com/