Another all-time record monthly and quarterly result. Wayne Gerdes – CleanMPG – Apr. 2, 2024 2024 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N Prepping for the “Race to the Clouds” in the California desert just days ago. Hyundai reported record-breaking sales totals for the Q1 of 2024 on sales of 184,804 vehicles, up 0.2% over the 184,449 sold during Q1 of 2023. Hyundai set a sales record for the IONIQ 5 with 6,822 sold during the Q1 of 2024, up a respectable 18.9% over the 5,736 sold in Q1 of 2024. The Tucson PHEV, Tucson Hybrid, Kona EV and Palisade also set records. EV sales for the quarter jumped 62% compared to Q1 of last year. Hyundai is readying one of its most prolific EVs for a crown chase at this year’s 102nd running of the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb (PPIHC) in late June. Two 641 hp IONIQ 5 Ns are attempting to set the Electric Production SUV/Crossover record which has no record. The Pikes Peak International Hill Climb rules require the stock IONIQ 5 N to be equipped with safety equipment including a Recaro Pro Racer SPA Hans seat, Sabelt six-point HANS compatible seat belts, the rear seats were removed, and a roll cage with fire suppression system was installed. In every other way, the IONIQ 5 N being prepared for Pikes Peak is a standard IONIQ 5 N. The drivers of the IONIQ 5 Ns going for the Electric Production SUV/Crossover record are Paul Dallenbach and Ron Zaras. Dallenbach is an eleven-time PPIHC winner and set an overall record in 1993. The Electric Production Car record was set in 2020 by a 2018 Tesla Model 3 at 11:02.802 while the Electric Production Truck/Van was set in 2023 with a 2022 Rivian R1T at 11:23.983. In addition, Hyundai will debut a pair of modified spec IONIQ 5 Ns to compete at PPIHC. These IONIQ 5 Ns will be driven by Dani Sordo and Robin Shute. Shute is a four-time overall winner and King of the Mountain title holder at Pikes Peak. Sordo is a Spanish World Rally Championship driver for Hyundai Motorsport. The Hyundai IONIQ 5 N was designed with enhanced structural elements, World Rally Championship-inspired integrated drive axles, increased thermal management, N-tuned brakes, and an industry leading brake regenerative force of 0.6G. IONIQ 5 N motor output: 223/378 HP front/rear (601 hp combined) w/ a short time boost to 641 hp IONIQ 5 N 0 – 60 mph: 3.2 seconds Top speed: 162 mph (electronically limited) The Pikes Peak International Hill Climb was first run in 1916 and is the second oldest race in America. “The Race to the Clouds” is held annually near the end of June on Pikes Peak near Colorado Springs, Colorado. The famous 12.42-mile course consists of 156 turns, boasts an elevation gain of 4,725 feet, and reaches a finish line at 14,115 feet above sea level. The current all-time open modified class race record was set in 2018 by Romain Dumas and Volkswagen in the all-electric I.D. R Pikes Peak in just 07:57.148. US Q1 2024 Top 10 US Auto OEM Sales Ranks GM - 594,233 vehicles sold in Q1 of 2024, down 1.5% below the 603,208 sold during Q1 of 2023 Toyota - 565,098 vehicles sold in Q1 of 2024, up 20.3% over the 469,558 sold during Q1 of 2023 Ford - 508,083 vehicles sold in Q1 of 2024, up 6.8% over the 475,906 sold during Q1 of 2023 Stellantis - 332,540 vehicles sold in Q1 of 2024, down 9.7% below the 368,327 sold during Q1 of 2023 Honda - 303,451 vehicles sold in Q1 of 2024, up 17.3% over the 284,507 sold during Q1 of 2023 Nissan - 252,735 vehicles sold in Q1 of 2024, up 7.2% over the 235,818 sold during Q1 of 2023 Hyundai - 184,804 vehicles sold in Q1 of 2024, up 0.2% over the 184,449 sold during Q1 of 2023 Kia - 179,621 vehicles sold in Q1 of 2024, down 2.5% below the 184,136 sold during Q1 of 2023 Subaru - 152,996 vehicles sold in Q1 of 2024, up 6.7% over the 143,379 sold during Q1 of 2023 Tesla - 140,025 vehicles sold in Q1 of 2024, down 13.3% below the 161,630 sold during Q1 of 2023 Q1 2024 Top 10 US Auto Model Sales Leaders Ford F-Series incl. LD and HD - 152,943 vehicles sold in Q1 of 2024, down 10.2% below the 170,377 sold in Q1 of 2023 Chevrolet Silverado incl. LD and HD - 129,987 vehicles sold in Q1 of 2024, up 0.4% over the 126,992 sold in Q1 of 2023 Toyota RAV4 - 124,822 vehicles sold in Q1 of 2024, up 47.4% over the 84,704 sold in Q1 of 2023 Tesla Model Y - 96,729 vehicles sold in Q1 of 2024, up 1.4% above the 95,362 sold in Q1 of 2023 Honda CR-V - 95,038 vehicles sold in Q1 of 2024, up 41.3% over the 67,241 sold in Q1 of 2023 Nissan Rogue - 90,804 vehicles sold in Q1 of 2024, up 8.7% over the 76,499 sold in Q1 of 2023 RAM P/U incl. LD and HD - 89,417 vehicles sold in Q1 of 2024, down 15.1% below the 105,350 sold in Q1 of 2023 Toyota Camry - 78,337 vehicles sold in Q1 of 2024, up 18.6% over the 66,037 sold in Q1 of 2023 GMC Sierra incl. LD and HD - 68,597 vehicles sold in Q1 of 2024, up 0.1% over the 67,198 sold in Q1 of 2023 Honda Civic - 61,929 vehicles sold in Q1 of 2024, up 36.0% over the 45,458 sold in Q1 of 2023
I like the Ioniq 6 better but.......................the 5 is really a Station Wagon , and I like them. I'd have to toss a coin.
Edmund's conducted tests for a number of EV brands in different categories. They liked the Ioniq 6. KIA EVs were liked the most, one being the KIA hybrid Sportage. Edmund's favorite full EV was the KIA EV9, & chosen as their top choice of all EVs.
Despite what I said about Suburbans, EV9 type vehicles are still needed. Vans, too. I give Hyundai/Kia credit for forging ahead with EV expansion despite others pulling back a bit.
Finally. Plus, they need to make EVs in the US, so I can get the $7500 tax credit (when I can afford it, even with the tax credit). & make one under 14 feet so I can get the Ferry discount. All my over-sized tires/wheels from the Elantra will also fit the Hyundai/KIA EVs.
Hi All: Hyundai reported total June sales of 67,631 units, a 2.5% decrease compared with June 2023. Hyundai set total sales records in June for Elantra HEV (+1%), Elantra N (+19%), IONIQ 5 (+17%), Santa Fe HEV (+90%), Tucson HEV (+28%) and Palisade (+57%). Hyundai’s total hybrid sales were up 39% in June while Green sales represented 26% of retail. Q2 and First Half Highlights Hyundai sold 214,719 units in Q2, for a total sales increase of 2.2% compared with Q2 2023. Hyundai set total and retail sales marks in Q2 for IONIQ 5, IONIQ 6, Santa Fe HEV, Tucson HEV and Palisade. HEV sales for the quarter rose 42% compared to Q2 last year while pure EV total sales climbed 15%. Hyundai sold 399,523 total units in the first half of 2024 a 1.2% increase compared to the first half of 2023. Hyundai Green sales saw an increase of 24% year-over-year. SUVs represented 75% of the retail mix. Wayne