Hyundai Motor and Kia achieved record-breaking sales of over 165,000 units in the U.S. market this July, marking their best-ever performance for the month. This represents a 5.0% increase compared to the same period last year. The impressive results were largely driven by a significant surge in hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) sales.

The Hyundai Motor Group reported on Monday that the combined U.S. sales of Hyundai and Kia reached 165,284 units last month, up 5.0% from July 2022. Hyundai (including Genesis) saw a 3.7% increase with 89,427 units sold, while Kia experienced a 6.7% growth, selling 75,857 units. Genesis, when considered separately, posted a 3.9% gain with 6,947 units sold.

Sport utility vehicle (SUV) models were the primary drivers of strong sales for both brands. Year-over-year increases were notable across several models: Tucson sales rose by 20.2%, Telluride by 13.5%, Sportage by 11.7%, GV80 by 9.6%, and GV70 by 3.9%.

The two automakers' eco-friendly vehicle sales reached 50,937 units, marking a 24.7% increase from July 2025. These green vehicles now account for 30.8% of their total U.S. sales. Notably, hybrid vehicle sales surged by 52.2% to 43,727 units. However, electric vehicle (EV) sales saw a 40.5% decline, dropping to 7,210 units.

Hyundai's top-selling models for the month were the Tucson with 19,714 units, followed by the Elantra at 17,115 units, and the Santa Fe with 13,373 units. Kia's bestsellers included the Sportage (16,083 units), the K4 (12,094 units), and the Telluride (11,816 units).

Hyundai Motor and Kia achieved record-breaking sales of over 165,000 units in the U.S. mar …

July 2026 Sales Surge: Hyundai and Kia's Record-Breaking 165,000 Vehicle Sales in the U.S.