UK SALES YEAR END - Hyundai, with its youngest range, increases sales by 7.5% last year.

• Total vehicle sales increase 7.5 percent year-on-year
• Retail registrations grow to 41,164 units, fleet to 46,953 units
• Affirms Hyundai’s position as one of the UK’s top 10 car manufacturers

Hyundai Motor UK today announced that in 2015 it sold 88,257 vehicles, a year-on-year rise of 7.5 percent and the highest total in Hyundai’s 33 years of vehicle sales in the UK and in 10 years as a wholly-owned subsidiary.  2015 also saw Hyundai Motor reach the milestone of one million vehicles sold in the UK.

Underpinning this outstanding result was strong growth across both the retail and fleet markets, attributed to a growing demand for the company’s expanding range of vehicles, many of which were all-new or refreshed in 2015. Hyundai’s retail sales grew by 4.0 percent, while fleet sales grew 10.7 percent.

Hyundai Motor UK’s 7.5 percent year-on-year growth in 2015 outpaced the wider UK new car market (up 6.3 percent), underlining the strength of the Korean brand’s youngest-ever model line-up and its expanding UK dealer network. The company’s evolving brand proposition has also attracted interest from more current and potential customers, helping to drive a record 8.5 million visits to its website last year.

Accounting for almost a quarter of Hyundai’s total sales, the marque’s most popular model of 2015 was the i10 city car, which offers an award-winning and compelling package of design, space, technology, efficiency and safety. The New i30 hatchback attracted a surge in full-year sales of 38.1 percent, finishing 2015 as the company’s most popular model with fleet customers. The All-New Tucson quickly became Hyundai’s fastest-selling car following its launch in early September, aided by its combination of striking design and outstanding space, comfort and safety. Sales of Hyundai’s luxury saloon, Genesis, also continued to grow in its first full year of sales.

Tony Whitehorn, President and CEO of Hyundai Motor UK, commented: “2015 was a very significant year for Hyundai Motor UK, with both retail and fleet areas performing very strongly. This performance demonstrates the broad appeal of Hyundai’s youngest-ever model line-up, and provides the basis for sustainable growth into 2016. To be able to deliver a record registrations total as well as reaching the milestone of one million vehicles in our tenth year as a UK subsidiary is something the whole team can be very proud of.”

In 2015, Hyundai Motor UK launched the New Generation i20, the New i30, the New i40 Tourer and the All-New Tucson. For 2016, Hyundai will continue to strengthen the line-up, including models from the exciting high performance N sub-brand.

Hyundai to show the revised i20, new Santa Fe and Vision G Concept at this years Frankfurt Show.

• New i20 Active and New Santa Fe enhance crossover and SUV range
• New i40 introduces Android Auto in Europe
• Vision G concept car shows inspiration for future premium products

At the Frankfurt International Motor Show 2015 Hyundai Motor is showcasing the passion of its brand, with new models, visionary concept cars and innovative technologies. 

The New i20 Active and New Santa Fe both premiere on the Hyundai stand, joining the company’s youngest-ever line-up in Europe, with all models being less than two years old. 

The Android Auto smartphone mirroring technology debuts in the New i40, placing Hyundai among the first in Europe to offer this feature.

The company’s passion for design is presented in the Vision G coupe concept car, making its motor show debut, offering a glimpse of Hyundai’s design evolution and future premium products. Passion for performance is envisioned through the new Hyundai N sub-brand and exciting concept cars such as N 2025 Vision Gran Turismo. 

Hyundai Motor’s full crossover and SUV range new or enhanced in 2015

The new i20 Active and new Santa Fe premiere with an advanced range of new active safety, comfort and convenience features while a new 1.0-litre T-GDI engine is introduced across the i20 engine range.

Thomas A. Schmid, Chief Operating Officer at Hyundai Motor Europe, commented: “With the New i20 Active and New Santa Fe we further broaden our European crossover and SUV family, with all models renewed or replaced this year. These two new models also enhance our youngest-ever line-up in Europe. 

The first eight months of 2015 were our most successful in Europe ever. And we are preparing the way for further organic growth during 2015 and beyond.”

New i20 Active – a rugged crossover for urban adventure

The rugged New i20 Active will further expand the appeal of the i20 range when it goes on sale in Europe from early 2016, joining the spacious, refined i20 five-door and the sporty, individual i20 Coupe. The compact crossover includes a distinctive design and increased versatility for customers with adventurous lifestyles.

To give the i20 Active a characteristic crossover stance, revised suspension settings increase the car’s ground clearance by 20 mm compared to the five-door, with the seating position also raised to give superior visibility. 

Its unique rugged crossover features like the skid plates on the front and rear and cladding on the wheel arches set it apart from conventional B-segment models and heighten its appeal for new customers.

For greater efficiency, a new three-cylinder 1.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine will be available with two power outputs across all i20 body types from the end of 2015. The 100 PS version is tuned to maximise fuel economy, while the 120 PS unit has been developed to facilitate more spirited driving without sacrificing efficiency

New Santa Fe – a refined and innovative SUV package

The New Santa Fe premieres with design enhancements and an advanced range of new active safety, comfort and convenience features. The popular SUV is Hyundai Motor’s longest-running model in Europe and has become one of the brand’s iconic nameplates, having built a reputation for sophistication and premium quality.

The New Santa Fe’s refined profile creates an athletic, modern presence to reflect the latest Hyundai family look. Inside the cabin, subtle design upgrades and new materials emphasise its status as the brand’s flagship SUV.

A host of new active safety and comfort features are being introduced on the car, including Autonomous Emergency Braking, Rear-Cross Traffic Alert, Smart Cruise Control, Blind Spot Detection, Lane Change Assist and High Beam Assist all adding to further enhance driver convenience and safety.

Hyundai Motor introduces Android Auto for enhanced connectivity

Hyundai Motor was the first car manufacturer worldwide to introduce Android Auto in its US Hyundai Sonata earlier this year. Now Hyundai Motor will be among the first in Europe to include the smartphone-based mirroring software in one of its cars when it is introduced to the New i40 in November 2015.

Android Auto enables users of smartphones with Android technology to connect their devices to the screen of Hyundai’s infotainment unit, to access native and third -party apps focused primarily on music streaming, communication and radio services. Android Auto makes use of smartphone capabilities to give Hyundai drivers new ways to stay connected, while staying focused on the road.

Vision G – an imagination of future design and technology

The dynamic Vision G coupe concept showcases Hyundai’s design evolution for future premium products as well as presenting advanced connectivity and control technologies.

The unique ‘sling-shot’ design and advanced technology features were developed through a collaboration of all Hyundai Design Centres around the world. New features such as a sweeping touch screen display with a curved screen add sophistication to the calm, high-quality interior.

Jochen Sengpiehl, Vice President Marketing at Hyundai Motor Europe, commented: “In line with our Modern Premium strategic direction, we are upgrading the Hyundai brand and creating new possibilities for our customers. 

Vision G shows the inspiration for future Hyundai design and premium products, while Hyundai N adds further emotion to our brand.”

Hyundai grows sales in Europe with a host of all new models launched and more to come.

• Sales record: 237,221 registrations in Europe during first six months of 2015
• Customer demand driven by several new model launches
• All-New Tucson to further boost demand and enhance brand perceptions

Hyundai Motor has posted a record first-half year in Europe, with registrations hitting 237,221 units between January and June – an all-time high for the brand. The growth in Hyundai Motor’s sales is driven by the introduction of new models, including New Generation i20, New i30 and New i40. 

Significant further demand is expected with the launch of the All-New Tucson, arriving on the European market during the coming months.

The record sales total represents an 8.1% increase over the 219,373 registrations delivered in the same period last year. And it exceeds the previous first-half best, achieved in 2012.

Ramping up its Product Momentum initiative, the company will renew or replace 80% of its model line-up in Europe during 2015. Among the newcomers, the New Generation i20 range now includes the Coupe version, and the New i30 family has its Turbo model for the first time. New i40 Saloon and Tourer have also brought increased interest from customers in Europe.

Under this comprehensive product renewal strategy, the i10 will soon be the oldest model in the Hyundai range, even though it was only launched at the start of 2014.

Expected to further enhance sales as well as brand perceptions among customers in Europe, the All-New Tucson is coming to the C-SUV segment–the company’s best-selling segment last year.

Thomas A. Schmid, Chief Operating Officer at Hyundai Motor Europe, commented: “We are committed to making cars that meet customer demands, by focusing on the specific needs of European buyers. This approach is helping to deliver our sales growth in a competitive market. We have arguably the youngest range of cars, soon to be boosted with the introduction of All-New Tucson, which will help to further shift perceptions of our brand and attract more new customers to choose Hyundai.”

Hyundai Motor accounted for 3.2% of all cars registered in Europe during the first half of 2015, matching its share of the market achieved during the same period last year.

More than 90% of the vehicles Hyundai sells in the region are designed, engineered and tested in Europe to meet the needs of European customers. And 90% are built at its two local factories in the Czech Republic and Turkey.

New way of buying cars at Rockar Hyundai sees it's 100,000th visitor this week at Bluewater, Kent.

• New generation of car retail experience proves a hit with consumers
• 100,000 people have visited Rockar Hyundai store in Kent’s Bluewater Shopping Centre
• Rockar.com has received 78,000 visitors since the website launched

This week digital car retailer ‘Rockar Hyundai’ will celebrate the 100,000th visitor to its flagship store in Kent’s Bluewater Shopping Centre since opening its doors just six months ago. Because of its unique location, Rockar Hyundai’s store can have more visitors on a single Saturday than many traditional dealerships would expect to see in a whole year. 

The www.rockar.com website has also received 78,000 web visitors since it was launched in November 2014.

Last year, the new car industry rose to a ten-year high with 2.47 million new cars registered. This factor combined with Hyundai’s partnership with Rockar has meant the business is seeing success early on.

Rockar Hyundai represents a completely new way of engaging with people and for them to buy a car. Unusually, customers can choose to complete the entire process online or in store. Rockar provides shoppers with a truly customer-focused experience that allows them to research, test-drive, sell their old car and purchase a new Hyundai all at the touch of a button. 

Rockar’s pricing policy is always transparent and competitive, which appeals to people who don’t want to negotiate for the best deal, and the entire buying process can be completed in less than five minutes.

For those customers who want advice before they purchase, Rockar Hyundai’s in-store team of ‘Angels’ are there to help. These are not salespeople on commission, they are product experts there to advise and lend a helping hand - should customers need one.

Tony Whitehorn, President and CEO of Hyundai Motor UK, said: “We are delighted that Rockar Hyundai has experienced such a successful start.This innovative retail proposition is challenging the existing automotive retail modelbecause it is taking the product to where the customer is. 

It’s raising brand awareness and importantly interrupting people who are not shopping at Bluewater with the intention of buying a new car.”

Simon Dixon, CEO and founder of Rockar, said: “Rockar is challenging every preconception about how buying and selling a car should be. 

The average age of a new car buyer is 56 years, but the average age of a Rockar customer is just 37. What’s also interesting is that on average 60 per cent of buyers, and 54 per cent of visitors to the Bluewater store, are female – Rockar’s key demographic. 

The brand conversion rate is impressive too, as 95 per cent of our customers have never owned a Hyundai before. When looking at the success of Rockar so far, it is clear that challenging the historical approach to car buying is the way forward.”

The successful new approach to car buying stretches to all aspects of the business, including the test drive. Rockar is putting convenience at the heart of its ‘YouDrive’ service, by allowing customers to book one of the 25 dedicated cars at the click of a button. 

For maximum convenience and availability, there is a section of Bluewater’s car park reserved for Rockar’s YouDrive service and customers can drive the car alone if they wish. With such ease, customers are comfortable booking multiple test drives, and those that do are then twice as likely to make a purchase. Approximately one third of test drives convert to purchase decisions.

The New Hyundai i40 Saloon and Tourer, Pricing and specification announced.

• Prices range from £19,600 to £28,850 OTR
• Available in four trim levels: S, SE Nav, SE Nav Business and Premium
• Fresh and dynamic styling enhancements combine with improved efficiency
• New 7-speed DCT replaces previous automatic transmission

Hyundai Motor UK today announced the official pricing and specification for the New Hyundai i40. Prices start at £19,600 for the entry level S trim on the i40 Saloon, which includes standard features such as: 

16” alloy wheels, Bluetooth^® connectivity, air conditioning, leather wrapped steering wheel, automatic headlights with dusk sensor and steering wheel audio with telephone controls.

A new introduction, the SE Nav trim level, boasts standard fitment of Hyundai’s capable touchscreen satellite navigation with rear view parking camera and parking guidance system. 

Priced from £21,600, the SE Nav adds to the S-model’s specification with DAB radio, auto dimming rear view mirror, climate control with auto defog, heated front seats, LED front fog lights and a seven speaker sounds system. 

This trim level can be enhanced further in the SE Nav Business model, from £23,100, with keyless smart entry with start/stop button and driver’s seat memory function.

The range topping Premium models, start at £25,600, feature 18” alloy wheels, panoramic sunroof with electric tilt and slide, luggage net, super vision instrument cluster with LCD colour display and lane departure warning.

Tony Whitehorn, President and CEO of Hyundai Motor UK, commented: “The introduction of New i40 Tourer and Saloon means that the Hyundai range now has a fresher and more dynamic look, with changes aimed to appeal particularly to the requirements of our fleet customers.

The addition of the SE Nav as a new trim level provides a clear differentiator from the traditional SE models and identifies the standardisation of our highly capable navigation system.”

The New i40 benefits from Hyundai’s efficient Blue Drive technologies across a choice of three engines; a 1.7-litre diesel with an output of 115PS with six speed manual transmission, a 1.7-litre diesel with an output of 141PS and six speed transmission and a 1.7-litre diesel engine delivering up to 141PS with seven speed DCT.

Designed and engineered at Hyundai’s European R&D headquarters New i40 benefits from refreshed styling, upgraded engines, a new transmission, improved ride and handling, and a range of new safety and convenience features.

Hyundai’s European design team made a number of changes to the styling of New i40, notably the front grille and front bumper have been redesigned, along with reshaped front and rear lights.

New i40 is available to order at Hyundai showrooms across the UK now.

New i40 full technical details and specifications

	i40 Tourer OTR Price (£)	i40 Saloon OTR Price (£)
S 1.7CRDi 115PS Blue Drive Manual	20,850.00	19,600.00
S 1.7CRDi 141PS Blue Drive Manual	21,650.00	20,400.00
SE Nav 1.7CRDi 115PS Blue Drive Manual	22,850.00	21,600.00
SE Nav 1.7CRDi 141PS Blue Drive Manual	23,650.00	22,400.00
SE Nav 1.7CRDi 141PS Blue Drive DCT	25,550.00	24,300.00
SE Nav Business 1.7CRDi 115PS Blue Drive Manual	24,350.00	23,100.00
SE Nav Business 1.7CRDi 141PS Blue Drive Manual	25,150.00	23,900.00
SE Nav Business 1.7CRDi 141PS Blue Drive DCT	27,050.00	25,800.00
Premium 1.7CRDi 141PS Blue Drive Manual	26,950.00	25,600.00
Premium 1.7CRDi 141PS Blue Drive DCT	28,850.00	27,500.00

Model	CO2 emissions (g/km)	VED Band
S 1.7CRDi 115PS Blue Drive Manual	110	B
S 1.7CRDi 141PS Blue Drive Manual	114	C
SE Nav 1.7CRDi 115PS Blue Drive Manual	110	B
SE Nav 1.7CRDi 141PS Blue Drive Manual	114	C
SE Nav 1.7CRDi 141PS Blue Drive DCT	129	D
SE Nav Business 1.7CRDi 115PS Blue Drive Manual	110	B
SE Nav Business 1.7CRDi 141PS Blue Drive Manual	114	C
SE Nav Business 1.7CRDi 141PS Blue Drive DCT	129	D
Premium 1.7CRDi 115PS Blue Drive Manual	118	C
Premium 1.7CRDi 141PS Blue Drive Manual	123	D
Premium 1.7CRDi 141PS Blue Drive DCT	129	D

New i40 - S

16” alloy wheels

Body coloured door mirrors with integrated LED indicators

Body coloured exterior door handles

Intelligent Stop and Go (ISG)

High Mounted LED Brake Light

Black Matt Finish Radiator Grille

Rear Spoiler (Tourer only)

Leather wrapped gear knob

Leather wrapped steering wheel

Silver Coloured Roof Rails (Tourer only)

Solid Paint

Chrome Effect Window Surrounds

Black Gloss Dash Trim

Front, Rear and Luggage Compartment Interior Light

Cloth Seat Trim

Driver’s Seat with manual Height Adjustment and Electric Lumbar Support

Front head restraints – vertical and horizontal adjustment

Split folding rear seats (60/40)

Adjustable intermittent front windscreen wiper with aero wiper blade

Air conditioning

Automatic headlights with dusk sensor

Front fog lights

Heated rear windscreen (Saloon only)

Heated rear windscreen with washer and wiper (Tourer only)

LED brake lights

Projection headlights with LED daytime running lights

Rear air vents in centre console

Tinted glass with sunshine band

Welcome and Follow-me-home headlight function

12V power outlet in front and rear console

Front armrest with storage

Rear armrest with cup holder

Bottle holders in front centre console and front and rear doors

Front door courtesy light

Heated and electrically adjustable door mirrors

Front and rear electric windows with anti-trap mechanism and one touch controls on all windows

Variable height boot floor

Driver and front passenger seat back pockets

Glove compartment with illumination and lock

One-touch indicators

Power assisted steering

Retractable load cover (Tourer only)

Spare emergency space saver wheel

Height and reach adjustable steering column

Sun visors with vanity mirrors and illumination

Six speakers – two tweeters, two front door and two rear door

Bluetooth connectivity with voice recognition

Gear shift indicator on manual transmission

Flex steer

Steering wheel audio and phone controls

Stereo RDS Radio/CD Player with MP3/WMA Compatibility

Trip computer

USB and AUX connections

Seven airbags – Front, front side, driver’s knee and full length curtain

Active front head restraints

Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) and Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD)

Brake Assist System (BAS)

Childproof rear door locks

Deadlocks

Electric parking brake with automatic hold function

Electronic Stability Programme (ESP)

Emergency Stop Signal (ESS)

Front seatbelt pre-tensioners

Height adjustable front seatbelts

Hill-start assist control (HAC)

Immobiliser

ISOfix Child Seat Anchorage Points - Rear (outer seats only)

Locking wheel nuts

Passenger airbag deactivation switch

Remote central locking with alarm

Seatbelt reminder

Speed sensitive automatic door locking

Tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS) with individual tyre pressure display

Vehicle Stability Management (VSM)

New i40 SE Nav (in addition to S)

Body coloured exterior door handles with chrome inserts

Brush chrome effect dash trim

Stainless steel door sill

Heated steering wheel

Chrome effect interior door handles

Front passenger seat with manual height adjustment

Heated front seats

Automatic dimming rear view mirror

Automatic windscreen wipers with rain sensor

Dual zone climate control with auto front screen de-fog system

LED front fog lights

Privacy glass

Solar glass with sunshine band

Cruise control with speed limiter

Electrically adjustable and heated door mirrors with power folding

DAB radio

Front and rear parking sensors

Touchscreen satellite navigation system with rear view parking camera, parking guidance and seven speakers including AMP and subwoofer

New i40 SE Nav Business (in addition to SE Nav)

Driver’s seat with memory function

Front passenger seat with electric adjustment and lumbar support

Leather seat trim (seat facings only)

Ventilated front seats

Keyless smart entry with engine start/stop button

New i40 Premium (in addition to SE Nav Business)

18” alloy wheels

Black with chrome inserts radiator grille

Satin chrome effect door frame and beltline moulding

Heated outer rear seats

Panoramic sunroof with electric tilt and slide

Luggage net

Smart electric tailgait (Tourer only)

Supervision instrument cluster with LCD colour display

Nine airbags – front, front side, rear side, driver’s knee and full length curtain

Lane departure warning system