Hyundai Motor Co. and affiliate Kia Corp. posted a combined market share of a record 7 percent in Europe last year, rising from 6.7 percent in Europe in 2019.
However, in line with European market trends, their sales in Europe plunged 21 percent on-year to 841,520 vehicles.
Hyundai's sales plunged 25 percent on-year to 424,805 units, while Kia's dropped 17 percent to 416,715 units.
Hyundai sold over 100,000 units of its Kona subcompact SUV for the second straight year, while Kia duplicated the feat with its C'eed sporty wagon.
According to the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA), they witnessed their largest annual drop in car demand in 2020 since its records began in 1990.
Overall vehicle sales in Europe plummeted 24 percent to 11.96 million units last year due to the pandemic.
New car sales declined for the third month in a row in December due to measures to restrict a second coronavirus wave.


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