Hyundai Sales Up 11 Percent for March Setting New All-Time Record

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., April 1 -- Hyundai Motor America today announced March sales of 40,063 vehicles, a new record for the month. The results represent an 11 percent increase over March 2004, and a 13 percent increase over the first quarter 2004. Leading the way were Sonata, winner of the J. D. Power Award for Initial Quality in the entry-level mid size segment, which set an all-time monthly record with 11,373 units, and the Tucson entry level SUV which continues to gain momentum with 4,604 sales, also a record.

"We are very pleased with the first quarter results," said Ed Bradley, Hyundai's vice president, national sales. "We achieved a 13 percent increase in a very challenging market. We're poised to continue this momentum as we begin production of the all new 2006 Sonata at our brand new assembly plant in Montgomery, Alabama."

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 March 2005:

   CARLINE               Mar/2005     Mar/2004      CY2005        CY2004

   ACCENT                  3,934        4,373        9,247       11,281
   SONATA                 11,373        8,736       28,141       20,399
   ELANTRA                10,697       10,487       26,835       24,470
   TIBURON                 1,686        1,456        3,860        3,708
   SANTA FE                6,405        9,746       16,089       25,048
   XG350                   1,364        1,226        3,783        3,387
   TUCSON                  4,604           --       12,057           --
   TOTAL                  40,063       36,024      100,012       88,293