Published on: February 3, 2021 at 2:00 PM

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By Michael Tomberlin

The Alabama-built Santa Fe SUV set a new January total sales record for Hyundai with a 36% climb compared to the same month a year ago.

The Santa Fe sales boost helped get Hyundai off to a nice start in 2021, lifting the automaker to a 2% increase in overall sales in January compared to January 2020.

Hyundai Motor America reported total January sales of 43,394, with retail sales up 1% and setting an all-time January retail record. Hyundai fleet sales were up 12%, representing 6% of total volume.

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