Smart Motorist

Hyundai vehicle sales reached a new threshold in the first quarter of 2010, disseminating the highest mark to market share registered at European level: 2.7%. According to ACEA, Hyundai has shipped 100,758 units in January-March period.

Latest figures ACEA (European Association of Automotive Manufacturers) show sales amounting to 100,758 Hyundai units between January to March - the largest volume traded in a quarter since Hyundai started importing cars in Europe in 1978.

Hyundai launches a year early in the race to acquire market share target of 2.75% from the figure achieved in 2009 by 2.4%.

Among the most important Hyundai in the first three months of 2010 include the Class C model i30 and ix35 new compact SUV. The first of these has been the most favorable quarter since its launch in 2007, reporting sales of 31,000 units. At the same time, the ix35 has exceeded all expectations, with more than 33,000 orders in a single month of trading - about 70% of annual sales target.

The first quarter also was marked by placing the package of benefits 'Triple 5', which includes full guarantee of 5 years, 5 years and 5 years roadside assistance free periodic checks. Package 'Triple 5' debuted with ix35 model and was extended to the facelift version of the i30 - i30u known.

Allan Rushforth, vice president of Hyundai Motor Europe, said: "We enjoyed a remarkable period of Hyundai, especially with regard to the i30 and ix35 model, which brings us in a position to achieve our ambitious annual targets in Europe. The challenge is to maintain this position in the middle of the year. Ix35 anticipate that will continue to attract new customers and generate sales interest sustained, while aggressive communication will promote key models of the Hyundai range. "

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