Hyundai Asia Resources, official distributor of Hyundai vehicles in the Philippines, started the year on high gear with an impressive 13% growth year-on-year. Sales last month hit a total of 2,243 units, up from the 1,992 units sold in the same period last year.

The Passenger cars (PC) segment recorded an outstanding 17% growth in sales, soaring to a total of 1,447 units last month against the 1,236 units sold in January 2013.  The PC segment’s kick-start was headed by the resilient segment leader Eon, which grew by a remarkable 232% year-on-year.

Sales in the Light Commercial Vehicle (LCV) segment experienced a 5% surge to total 796 units from the 756 units sold in January 2013. The rebound of  the LCV front was propelled by the positive gains and timely arrival of Hyundai’s forefront models; Grand Starex, Santa Fe and H-100.