Availability of used Hyundai models may grow
04 September 2009
Hyundai sales increased by 323 per cent last month, the manufacturer has reported.
There may be significantly higher numbers of used Hyundai models available in the UK in the coming years, if new figures are anything to go by.Statistics cited by the manufacturer show its overall sales in August rose by 323 per cent, compared with the same month last year.
According to the group, this means it shifted more vehicles to retail customers during the four-week period than any other company.
The carmaker sold 2,431 examples of its i10 model, making the auto the third highest-selling set of wheels in the country.
Managing director Tony Whitehorn commented: "These are truly historic figures for Hyundai."
He added: "Our dealers have taken on an average of 20 per cent more staff to cope with demand."
Mr Whitehorn concluded that September could end up being the firm's best ever month for sales.
In related news, Hyundai is due to unveil its new ix35 model in the coming weeks at the Frankfurt International Motor Show.
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