•Hyundai UK grows sales volume 1.88% in first half of 2018 to 51,041 units despite UK car market's decline

•Hyundai IONIQ Hybrid, Plug-in, and EV achieve combined 90.3% year-on-year growth

High Wycombe, 9 July 2018 – Hyundai Motor achieved 51,041 new car registrations in the first half of 2018, cementing the company's position in the UK's top 10 car brands. Fuelled by a strong performance by its eco-focused IONIQ range, and mould-breaking new models, Hyundai was one of only three top 10 UK brands to grow (+1.88%) from January to June, bucking the new car market's decline (-6.3%).

The eco-focused IONIQ (+90.3%) was a stand-out performer, demonstrating the strength of consumer appetite for vehicles that provide a combination of efficiency, value, and quality. The availability in 2018 of the plug-in hybrid version of the IONIQ bolstered the company's offering, completing the three-powertrain line-up that customers can choose within the single IONIQ body type.

The UK's SUV sector continued to draw sales, with Hyundai's longstanding association with the segment paying dividends as new KONA surpassed early expectations (3,606 units). Tucson remains the company's best-selling model with 15,250 cars sold year to date.

Tony Whitehorn, President and CEO, Hyundai Motor UK, said: 'Hyundai Motor's strategy has long been to invest in new product and technology and to provide customers with greater choice and value for money. Now, more than ever, this plan is bearing fruit with Hyundai demonstrating growth in a tough new car climate.'

The KONA range is set to grow further with the forthcoming KONA Electric and KONA diesel due shortly to complete the small SUV line-up. KONA diesel is available to order now, while customers can order the KONA Electric via Hyundai's online 'Click to Buy' platform on 2 August. Further enhancing Hyundai's SUV line-up, new Tucson will go on sale on 26 July with a new 2.0-litre 48 V mild-hybrid available later in the year. Further ahead, new Santa Fe will go on sale from 1 September.

The high-performance i30 N played a part in the huge rise in uptake of the new Hyundai i30, which saw volumes grow 43.4% across the hatchback, Tourer, and new Fastback range. The new body types have attracted additional customers to the Hyundai brand with the i30 now capable of delivering on quality, style, and practicality.

From 1 January to 30 June 2018, the UK car market declined 6.3% with 1,313,994 new cars registered. Alternatively-fuelled models saw the biggest growth, rising 24.2% while petrol sales increased 11.4%, both contrasting diesel's 30.2% decline. Hyundai Motor UK was the UK's 10th largest seller of new cars with 51,041 registrations taking 3.88% share of the market.

About Hyundai Motor

Established in 1967, Hyundai Motor Company is committed to becoming a lifetime partner in automobiles and beyond. The company leads the Hyundai Motor Group, an innovative business structure capable of circulating resources from molten iron to finished cars. Hyundai Motor has eight manufacturing bases and seven design & technical centres worldwide and in 2017 sold 4.5 million vehicles globally. With more than 110,000 employees worldwide, Hyundai Motor continues to enhance its product line-up with localised models and strives to strengthen its leadership in clean technology, starting with the world's first mass-produced hydrogen-powered vehicle, ix35 Fuel Cell, and IONIQ, the world's first model with three electrified powertrains in a single body type.

About Hyundai Motor UK

Hyundai has sold vehicles in the UK since 1982. In 2005, Hyundai opened its own UK subsidiary, Hyundai Motor UK Ltd, based in High Wycombe. Since 2008, the company has risen from 21st to one of the top 10 car manufacturers in the UK and last year sold a record 93,502 vehicles. Hyundai Motor UK employs more than 3,000 people through its UK operations and dealer network. Hyundai offers a full range of vehicles such as the award-winning i10 city car, the zero emission IONIQ Electric, and the capable Santa Fe SUV. All passenger cars come with Hyundai's industry-leading 5 Year Unlimited Mileage Warranty package. Further information about Hyundai and its products is available at www.hyundai.co.uk.

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