U.S. Sales
Since its introduction to the U.S. market in late-2000, the XG/Azera had been a consistent seller until late-2008, when it suffered a significant drop in sales. Although there are several possible explanations for this decline, it’s worth pointing out that the Hyundai Genesis sedan was introduced to the U.S. market in late-2008, suggesting that the more sophisticated rear-wheel drive Genesis may have cannibalized sales of the Azera. It is also noteworthy that the Hyundai Genesis sedan is considered by auto journalists to be a rival to the aforementioned full-size and near luxury vehicles that the 2012 Azera is positioned against, such as the Ford Taurus, Toyota Avalon, and Buick LaCrosse.
| 2000 | 2001 | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2,004 | 17,884 | 16,666 | 17,928 | 16,630 | 17,645 | 26,833 | 21,948 | 14,461 | 3,808 |
| 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 |
| 3,051 | 1,524 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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