Hyundai finance specials offering first-payment deferrals are reducing initial consumer barriers. If adoption rates remain strong, this could buffer any adverse macro conditions in automotive retail, sustaining short-term stock momentum. Read Next: 4 Housing Markets That Have Plummeted in Value Over the Past 5 Years Also, a note on tax credits. When you lease a new car, the tax credit goes to the lender and is often applied against the lease to offer the buyer a discount. The tax credit also applies to all EVs regardless of where the car and its battery materials come from if you lease, which isn't true if you buy. The Hyundai finance specials lineup, particularly on SUVs and crossovers, is targeting high-margin segments. This focus can drive above-industry-average gross profit per unit, which equity analysts factor into bullish sector recommendations.
