HYUNDAI SALES UP 16.9 PERCENT FOR APRIL SETTING NEW ALL-TIME RECORD

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., 05/03/2005 Hyundai Motor America today announced April sales of 40,958 vehicles, a new all-time record for the month, and third-best month in Hyundai's history. The results represent a 16.9 percent increase over April 2004. Leading the way were Elantra with 11,271 sales and Sonata, winner of the J. D. Power Award for Initial Quality in the entry-level mid size segment, with 10,790 sales. Both models had their best April ever. The new Tucson SUV also set a single-month sales record with 5,195 sales.

"Our strong performance in April was an extremely positive sign of Hyundai's growing demand," said Ed Bradley, Hyundai's vice president, national sales. "We achieved a significant increase in a very competitive market. And the introduction of the all-new 2006 Sonata at the end of this month will continue our sales momentum."

All Hyundai cars and sport utility vehicles sold in the U.S. are covered by The Hyundai Advantage, America's Best Warranty. Hyundai buyers are protected by a 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty, a 5-year/60,000-mile bumper-to-bumper warranty, a 7-year/unlimited-mile anti-perforation warranty and 5-year/unlimited-mile roadside assistance protection.

Following is the sales breakdown for April 2005:

 
CARLINE APR 2005 APR 2004 CY2005 CY2004
ACCENT 4,022 3,792 13,269 15,073
SONATA 10,790 10,172 38,931 30,571
ELANTRA 11,271 9,186 38,106 33,656
TIBURON 2,124 1,512 5,984 5,220
SANTA FE 6,129 9,124 22,218 34,172
XG350 1,427 1,259 5,210 4,646
TUCSON 5,195 - 17,252 -
TOTAL 40,958 35,045 140,970 123,338



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