Hyundai Sales Continue to Climb; May Sales Set New All-Time Record

    FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., June 1 Hyundai Motor America
today announced sales of 31,597 vehicles for the month of May, up 35 percent
over the previous year and marking a fourth consecutive month of record sales.
"Our outstanding sales for the month of May set an all-time sales record
making it the highest sales month in Hyundai's history," said Hyundai's
Vice-President of Sales, Robert Cosmai.  Hyundai's previous monthly sales
record in the U.S. was set in July of 1987 when the company posted sales of
30,472 units.  "With our new product offerings and improved availability of
our Santa Fe sport utility and XG300 sedan, we expect our sales performance to
continue at record levels," 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 May 2001:

    VEHICLE                 May/2001      May/2000     CY2001        CY2000

    ACCENT                   7,559         6,119       35,003        28,414
    SONATA                   4,561         5,326       21,643        19,559
    ELANTRA                 10,656        10,304       40,882        45,648
    TIBURON                  2,347         1,735        8,371         6,309
    SANTA FE                 4,872           N/A       19,170           N/A
    XG300                    1,602           N/A        7,434           N/A

    TOTAL                   31,597        23,484      132,503        99,930