Sales for June 2004 were up 19 percent over June of 2003. The Hyundai Sonata led sales for June with 12,035 units. Sonata was followed closely by the popular Hyundai Elantra with 11,316 and the award-winning Hyundai Santa Fe with 10, 362.

"Sonata's recent award as the Highest Ranked Entry Midsize Car in the coveted J.D. Power and Associates 2004 Initial Quality Study and the Santa Fe's recognition with the AutoPacific Vehicle Satisfaction Award reinforce what consumers are saying every time they purchase a Hyundai product," said Ed Bradley, Hyundai's Vice President, National Sales. "That is, when you combine great quality, styling and value in a vehicle lineup, it really is a win-win-win situation for consumers."

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 power train 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.

Following is the sales breakdown for June 2004:

 

CARLINE	JUNE 2004	JUNE 2003	CY2004	CY2003
ACCENT	4,332	4,863	23,004	28,085
SONATA	12,035	7,647	53,976	39,342
ELANTRA	11,316	9,127	56,849	57,813
TIBURON	1,830	2,209	8,932	11,618
SANTA FE	10,362	9,448	54,459	54,196
XG350	1,461	1,513	7,791	8,277
TOTAL	41,336	34,807	205,011	199,331