Hyundai Motor America Reports October Sales

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA - November 1, 2007: Hyundai Motor America's popular Santa Fe and Sonata vehicles posted sales increases of 15 percent and 28 percent, respectively, for the month of October. Additionally, the fuel-efficient Accent posted strong sales, up 32 percent over October 2006. Overall, sales for the month were relatively flat at 30,232, compared with 30,479 one year ago.

"We are hopeful the arrival of our 2008 models in showrooms will mitigate some of the uncertain economic conditions in the fourth quarter and sales will improve through the end of the year and build momentum heading into 2008," said Bob Pradzinski, Hyundai Motor America's director, national sales.

All Hyundai 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 October 2007:

  CARLINE              OCT/2007       OCT/2006       CY2007         CY2006
  ACCENT                2,660           2,010        31,872         30,099
  SONATA                9,507           7,438       108,865        130,993
  ELANTRA               4,737           5,468        78,627         86,102
  TIBURON                 895           1,211        12,745         15,663
  SANTA FE              5,940           5,162        75,945         50,432
  AZERA                 1,415           1,911        18,776         22,473
  TUCSON                2,958           4,322        35,407         44,610
  ENTOURAGE               596           2,957        16,260          9,366
  VERACRUZ              1,524             n/a        10,142            n/a

      TOTAL            30,232         30,479        388,639        389,738