HYUNDAI CONTINUES STRONG SALES PACE SEPTEMBER SALES UP 37% OVER LAST YEAR FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., 10/06/2000 Hyundai Motor America today announced sales of 20,919 vehicles for the month of September, up 37 percent from one year ago. On a year-to-date basis, Hyundai sales are now 57% over 1999 levels. "Hyundai's sales momentum remains strong. We are especially excited about the three new models coming on stream in October; the Santa Fe sport utility vehicle, the XG300 4-door sedan, and the all-new Elantra are now available for sale." said Robert Cosmai, Vice President, Sales. "Elantra continues to be the volume leader for Hyundai with sales of 10,010 units in September. Elantra sales year-to-date are up 45 percent over last year," Cosmai said. "Our flagship Sonata sedan sold 3,627 units, up 86 percent from last year. "The Hyundai product line is backed by The Hyundai Advantage, America's Best Warranty which includes our 10-year/100,000-mile limited powertrain warranty." Cosmai added. "In addition, our dealers are really focused on the franchise and their enthusiasm for the brand is paying off with increased sales." Following is the sales breakdown for September 2000: CARLINE SEP 2000 SEP 1999 CY2000 CY1999 ACCENT 5,585 3,320 52,039 32,594 SONATA 3,627 1,946 38,720 21,192 ELANTRA 10,010 9,193 88,193 60,999 TIBURON 1,274 857 12,164 7,267 SANTA FE 406 - 406 - XG300 17 - 17 - TOTAL 20,919 15,316 191,539 122,052

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