Hyundai to focus on reviving sales in U . S . , China next year SEOUL , Dec . 14 ( Yonhap ) -- Hyundai Motor Group said Friday it will put greater focus on reviving sales in the United States and China next year by giving more leeway to the carmaker ' s regional business headquarters . The move comes amid deteriorating business environments such as the ongoing U . S . - China trade dispute , planned rate hikes in the U . S . and rapidly changing customer appetites for vehicles . The South Korean automaker plans to launch new sport utility vehicle models in the two important automobile markets in 2019 to drive up overall sales , the conglomerate said in a statement . Hyundai Motor and its affiliate Kia Motors Corp . plan to introduce the Palisade flagship SUV and the Telluride SUV , respectively , in the U . S . market early next year , the statement said . Hyundai Motor said it will also add a compact SUV to its SUV lineup currently composed of the Kona subcompact , Tucson compact , Santa Fe midsize and large Palisade . The Palisade was launched in the domestic market this month . The two carmakers aim to complete the establishment of regional headquarters in major markets such as the U . S . , Europe and Asia by the first half of 2019 . It will allow each regional headquarters to respond quickly to local customers ' demands and to make swift decisions on marketing strategies , the statement said . Hyundai Motor ' s Palisade flagship SUV ( Yonhap ) kyongae . choi @ yna . co . kr ( END )