Hyundai Auto Canada reports 11 consecutive best-ever months with 13,611 retail sales in August, including a new August sales record for Genesis Canada

• Genesis Canada sets a new record for August sales, with 758 deliveries last month, up 15 per cent year-over-year
• Sales of the Genesis GV70, refreshed for the 2026 model year, continue to sustain momentum, with 499 units sold in August, up 31 per cent
• Sales of the Hyundai brand in Canada came to 12,853 in August, up 20 per cent
• The next generation Palisade’s arrival in showrooms spurned a sales rebound with 1,028 deliveries, up 37 per cent

Markham, Ont. (September 3, 2025) – Hyundai Auto Canada (HAC) reports August total sales for both brands of 13,611 units, a 20 per cent increase compared with August 2024 and a new all-time August sales record. Electrified sales for HAC climbed 27 per cent year-over year. Genesis Motors Canada saw its best August on record, selling 758 units, a 15 per cent increase compared to the same period last year.

Hyundai + Genesis – Year-over-Year Sales

Consistent with its performance in July, all three powertrain variants (ICE; HEV and PHEV) of the Tucson posted YoY gains, with total sales of 3,450, up 59 per cent, making it the #1 selling vehicle for Hyundai in Canada. The Kona (EV, ICE) and Venue both performed well in August, with sales up 68 per cent and 50 per cent, respectively.

Hyundai’s electrified lineup sold 4,502 units a YoY increase of 29 per cent, with the Kona Electric leading in pure EV sales (810 deliveries), and Tucson the leader for HEV sales (1,589). Sales of the IONIQ 9 through just over three months of sales amount to 605 units.

“Achieving 11 consecutive best-ever months is a testament to our relentless focus on innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction,” says Jessica Todd, director of national sales at Hyundai Canada.  “This milestone wouldn’t be possible without the dedication of our dealer partners and staff, who continue to adapt to shifting market variables while delivering an exceptional customer experience. We’re thrilled to see the positive market reception to our electrified lineup and refreshed models, and we remain steadfast in providing Canadians with the right vehicle at the right time, and the right price.”

Genesis Canada continues its sales ascension in 2025, selling 758 units — a 15 per cent increase year-over-year. The GV70 and GV80 models lead in CYTD volume, with sales up 24 and 52 per cent, respectively.

“Genesis Canada’s record-breaking August reflects the strength of our design, the precision of our engineering, and the trust our guests place in us. With the ever popular and now refreshed GV70 leading the way, we look forward to welcoming even more guests to the brand, and showing them how an ownership experience can be truly centred around their personal needs,” says Eric Marshall, director of Genesis Motors Canada. “Calendar year-to-date, sales for Genesis in Canada are up by 871 units, and we are optimistic this momentum will continue with the evolution of our Distributor network, including the opening of Genesis Downtown Vancouver, the first facility in British Columbia built to the Genesis Retail Experience (GRX) standards.”

Total Year-over-Year July by Model – Hyundai

Total Year-over-Year July by Model – Genesis