Despite a 5% fall in overall new car registrations in the third quarter of 2005, Hyundai reported an increase in sales volume of 5 % in the July – August period. Hyundai are expecting this trend to continue for September with a predicted 5.7% increase over last year.
The Korean car makers are also anticipating a high level of positive press coverage on the latest Getz, the only Supermini available with air conditioning and 5 Year Warranty as standard following the International Press launch in Barcelona next week. Hyundai will follow this up with a major national press campaign week commencing 10th October.
However there will be a restricted supply of facelift Getz due to the recent industrial relations issue at the factory in Korea, but these shortages are expected to be resolved soon, with a shipment due mid October.