Hyundai Reports 2006 Record April Sales

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., May 2, 2006 -- Hyundai Motor America today announced April sales of 41,025, a new record for the month. Hyundai's sedans continued to lead the charge. Azera sales were up 82 percent over XG350/Azera sales in April 2005, and Sonata sales grew by 46 percent over last year.

"We are very encouraged by the strength of our sedans, with Sonata and Azera showing excellent growth over last year," said Mark Barnes, vice president, National Sales, Hyundai Motor America. "The combination of value and safety continues to resonate with 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 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 2006:

  CARLINE             APR/2006       APR/2005        CY2006         CY2005

  ACCENT                 3,491          4,022         8,256         13,269
  SONATA                15,716         10,790        58,587         38,931
  ELANTRA                9,121         11,271        34,906         38,106
  TIBURON                1,674          2,124         5,337          5,984
  SANTA FE               3,639          6,129        14,091         22,218
  XG350/AZERA            2,601          1,427         8,861          5,210
  TUCSON                 4,657          5,195        16,849         17,252
  ENTOURAGE                126              0           126              0

      TOTAL             41,025         40,958       147,013        140,970