Hyundai Sales Continue to Climb; March Sales Set New Record

    FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., April 3 Hyundai Motor America
today announced sales of 27,715 vehicles for the month of March, setting a new
March sales record for the company.  This represents an increase of 26 percent
over the previous March.  "March sales set yet another record for Hyundai and
we expect our strong sales to continue," said Robert Cosmai, vice-president of
sales for Hyundai Motor America.  "Our product lineup is fresh and we expect
sales of our Santa Fe sport utility vehicle will continue to grow as plant
capacity increases," he added.

    "In addition to our complete line of high-quality, high-value vehicles,
another factor bringing customers into Hyundai showrooms is The Hyundai
Advantage, America's Best Warranty," Cosmai said.  "Hyundai buyers are covered
by a 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty, a 5-year/60,000-mile bumper-to-
bumper warranty, a 5-year/100,000-mile anti-perforation warranty and
5-year/unlimited-mile roadside assistance protection," he added.

    Following is the sales breakdown for March 2001:

    CARLINE            March/2001      March/2000     CY2001      CY2000

    ACCENT               7,155           6,330        20,930      16,250
    SONATA               5,022           4,020        12,743      10,304
    ELANTRA              8,874          10,103        21,887      25,734
    TIBURON              1,804           1,548         4,172       1,676
    SANTA FE             3,268             N/A        11,040         N/A
    XG300                1,592             N/A         4,001         N/A

    TOTAL               27,715          22,001        74,773      55,400