Hyundai Motor America reported a 1% increase in December sales, with a total of 78,930 units sold, the best-ever December sales for the company. Hybrid sales saw a significant jump of 71% in December, with models like Elantra, Santa Fe, Sonata, Tucson, and Palisade HEVs leading the growth. The core SUV lineup of Tucson, Santa Fe, and Palisade also performed well, with retail sales up 8% and total sales up 10% combined. For the full year, Hyundai achieved its best-ever annual retail sales, selling 772,712 vehicles and setting records for total sales at 901,686 units. Electrified vehicles accounted for 30% of Hyundai’s retail mix, with hybrid sales up 36% and electric vehicle sales up 7% year-over-year.

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