Hyundai Motor said Sunday that its global vehicle sales in April totaled 325,589 units, down 8% from a year earlier.
Domestic sales fell 19.9% to 54,051 vehicles, while overseas sales slipped 5.1% to 271,538, the company said.
In South Korea, Hyundai sold 18,326 sedans, including 6,622 Grandeurs, 5,754 Sonatas and 5,475 Avantes.
Sales of recreational vehicles totaled 19,284, led by the Santa Fe at 3,902, the Tucson at 3,858, the Palisade at 3,422, the Kona at 2,559 and the Casper at 1,142.
The Porter sold 4,843 units and the Staria 3,039. Sales of mid- to large-size buses and trucks totaled 1,562, Hyundai said.
Genesis, the company’s luxury brand, sold 6,868 vehicles, including 2,523 G80s, 2,068 GV70s and 1,693 GV80s.
A Hyundai official said April sales were hurt by disruptions in parts supplies from partner companies, which reduced production of key models such as the Palisade and G80, and by demand from customers waiting for new models. The official said Hyundai plans to expand sales by rolling out a large number of new models this year, starting with a facelifted Grandeur.
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