Hyundai Reports New Sales Record In August 2005

Tucson Breaks All-Time Monthly Retail Sales Record

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Sept. 1 -- Hyundai Motor America sold 42,113 units during the month of August, posting a nine percent increase compared with a year ago.

Hyundai's all-new 2006 Sonata, which Edmunds.com recently evaluated stating, "Not only is the Sonata as nice as Accord and Camry, it's quite a bit better in many key areas," posted a 75 percent increase in retail sales compared to the prior month. In addition, Hyundai's award winning SUV, the Tucson, broke its own all-time monthly record with retail sales of 6,422 beating the previous record of 5,975 units. Elantra and Accent sales each increased by more than 30 percent over the same period last year.

"We're very pleased to see consumer acceptance continue to grow for the new Sonata. The Sonata has been recognized not only by Edmunds.com but by numerous leading publications as a true leader in the mid-size sedan category," said Ed Bradley, Hyundai's vice president of National Sales.

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 August 2005:

   CARLINE           August/2005     August/2004     CY2005         CY2004

   ACCENT               4,509           4,522        30,175         32,559
   SONATA               9,965          10,247        75,267         73,828
   ELANTRA             12,095           9,521        85,774         76,395
   TIBURON              2,227           2,324        14,906         13,778
   SANTA FE             5,475          10,455        52,511         76,388
   XG350                1,420           1,444        11,073         10,701
   TUCSON               6,422              --        41,275             --
   TOTAL               42,113          38,513       310,981        283,649