How many vehicles did Kia and Hyundai sell in the United States in August 2026?

Kia America sold 83,793 vehicles in August, up 1 percent from a year earlier. Hyundai Motor America sold 86,977 vehicles, down 2 percent on-year.

Why did Hyundai Motor's U.S. sales fall even though hybrid sales rose in August?

Hyundai Motor America said its overall U.S. sales declined 2 percent to 86,977 units even as hybrid sales jumped 33 percent from a year earlier and set an August record. The Palisade SUV and the Ioniq electric vehicle lineup both posted weaker sales.

Which Kia and Hyundai models stood out in August U.S. sales?

Kia's Sportage SUV led Kia's lineup with 18,723 units sold. On Hyundai's side, Tucson sales rose 18 percent and Santa Fe sales rose 5 percent, while Palisade sales fell 18 percent to 12,729 units.

Kia's US sales hit record high in August; Hyundai sales decline

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Summary

Kia Corp. posted record monthly U.S. sales in August, while Hyundai Motor Co. reported a decline, the Hyundai Motor Group affiliates said Wednesday. Kia America sold 83,793 vehicles, up 1 percent on-year, and its January-August sales rose 3 percent to 590,377 units. Hyundai Motor America sold 86,977 vehicles, down 2 percent, even as its hybrid sales jumped 33 percent to a record for August.

Key Facts

Kia's Sportage SUV was its bestselling model in August, with 18,723 units sold.
Hyundai's hybrid sales set an August record after rising 33 percent from a year earlier.
Hyundai's Palisade SUV sales fell 18 percent on-year to 12,729 units, while Tucson sales increased 18 percent and Santa Fe sales rose 5 percent.

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Published Sep 2, 2026 10:16 am KST

Kia's Sportage, Sorento and Carnival SUVs / Courtesy of Kia

Kia Corp. posted record monthly sales in the United States in August, while Hyundai Motor Co. reported a decline in numbers, the Hyundai Motor Group affiliates said Wednesday.

Kia America sold 83,793 vehicles last month, up 1 percent from a year earlier and marking its highest-ever monthly sales.

Cumulative sales in the first eight months of the year rose 3 percent on-year to 590,377 units, also setting a record for the January-August period.

The Sportage SUV was Kia's bestselling model, with 18,723 units sold.

Hyundai Motor America, on the other hand, saw its U.S. sales decline 2 percent on-year to 86,977 units in August, despite continued strength in hybrid vehicles.

Hyundai's hybrid sales jumped 33 percent from a year earlier, setting a record for the month of August.

Among major models, sales of the Palisade SUV fell 18 percent on-year to 12,729 units, while the Ioniq electric vehicle lineup also posted weaker sales.

In contrast, sales of the Tucson and Santa Fe SUVs increased 18 percent and 5 percent on-year over the period, respectively.

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