Hyundai and Kia Outpace Toyota in U.S. Hybrid Sales Growth Rate

Third-quarter market data from Cox Automotive shows that Hyundai and Kia achieved faster year-over-year percentage growth in hybrid deliveries than segment leader Toyota. While Toyota still commands a dominant 44% share of the U.S. hybrid market, the Korean sister brands are capturing increasing market share through competitive electrified crossovers. The figures highlight surging American consumer demand for traditional hybrid powertrains as buyers seek efficiency without vehicle-charging requirements.