# Hyundai Tops Honda in US Hybrid Sales

> Hyundai group leads Honda in US hybrid sales for first time.
- Title: Hyundai Tops Honda in US Hybrid Sales · Nikkei Asia | Shortify
- Summary: Hyundai group leads Honda in US hybrid sales for first time. Hyundai Motor Group overtook Honda in US hybrid vehicle sales during first half of 2026 due to…
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- Source: Nikkei Asia — https://asia.nikkei.com/business/automobiles/hyundai-group-tops-honda-for-first-time-in-us-hybrid-sales
- Published: 2026-10-02T15:23:48+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: hyundai group, honda, us hybrid sales, south korean automaker, hybrid vehicles, gasoline prices, automobiles, news, business, world
## Hyundai Group Tops Honda
Hyundai Motor Group overtook Honda Motor for the first time in the U.S. hybrid vehicle market during the first half of 2026.
## High Gasoline Prices Drive Sales
Sustained high gasoline prices have accelerated Hyundai's rapid expansion in the U.S. hybrid vehicle market.
## Hyundai CEO Introduces Redesigned Tucson
Hyundai Motor CEO Jose Munoz introduced the redesigned Tucson SUV in New York on October 1, 2026.
## Pressure on Japanese Brands
Hyundai's growth has intensified pressure on Japanese automakers to meet rising demand for hybrid vehicles.
## Hybrid Market Shift
The shift marks the first time Hyundai has led Honda in U.S. hybrid vehicle sales, challenging Japanese dominance.
## Key takeaway

Hyundai Motor Group overtook Honda in US hybrid vehicle sales during first half of 2026 due to high gasoline prices.