HYUNDAI WRAPS UP RECORD SALES YEAR SALES FOR 2000 UP 49% -- DECEMBER SALES UP 31% FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., 01/03/2001 Hyundai Motor America today announced sales of 17,523 vehicles for the month of December, up 31 percent from one year ago. Total 2000 sales posted a ten-year record of 244,391, a 49 percent increase over last year. "After a record 82 percent increase in sales in 1999, we were able to keep the Hyundai momentum rolling in 2000 with a 10-year sales record of 244,391 units - a 49 percent increase over last year. This year we added two new vehicles to our lineup; the XG300 premium midsize sedan and the Santa Fe sport utility vehicle," said Robert Cosmai, vice-president of sales for Hyundai Motor America. "In addition to the high-styled, high value vehicles offered by Hyundai, another factor bringing customers into Hyundai showrooms is The Hyundai Advantage, America's Best Warranty" Cosmai said. "Hyundai buyers are covered by a 10-year/100,000 powertrain warranty, a 5-year/60,000 mile bumper-to-bumper warranty, a 5-year/100,000-mile anti-perforation warranty and 5-year/unlimited-mile roadside assistance protection," he added. Following is the sales breakdown for December 2000: CARLINE DEC 2000 DEC 1999 CY2000 CY1999 ACCENT 5,287 3,455 66,736 41,235 SONATA 2,084 3,006 45,983 30,022 ELANTRA 4,569 6,342 104,099 83,292 TIBURON 968 535 15,237 9,641 SANTA FE 3,856 - 10,332 - XG300 759 - 2,004 - TOTAL 17,523 13,338 244,391 164,190

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