Hyundai Sales:August Is Best Sales Month in HMA History

    FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Sept. 4 Hyundai Motor America
today announced record sales of 34,474 vehicles for the month of August,
up 46 percent over the previous year.  "Hyundai's August sales set a new best-
ever sales record for Hyundai Motor America and extended our streak of record
sales months to seven in a row," said Hyundai's Vice President of Sales,
Robert Cosmai.  "Leading the charge for Hyundai in August were outstanding
sales for the Accent, the Elantra and the Santa Fe sport utility vehicle, all
setting new all-time sales records.  With the introduction of Hyundai's new
2002 models next month, we anticipate our strong sales will continue," he
added.
    
"There are three factors driving our current sales success," Cosmai
explained. "First is our consistent marketing message, building the Hyundai
brand and reinforcing Hyundai vehicles as the 'smart buy' in each market
segment. Second is our focused dealer organization and, of course, there is
The Hyundai Advantage, America's Best Warranty featuring 10-year/100,000-mile
powertrain protection."


    Following is the sales breakdown for August 2001:


    VEHICLE   August/2001  August/2000       CY2001       CY2000

    ACCENT          7,662        5,270       56,993       46,454
    SONATA          5,397        5,643       37,060       35,093
    ELANTRA        12,341       11,491       75,609       78,183
    TIBURON         1,918        1,179       14,144       10,890
    SANTA FE        5,606          N/A       34,577          N/A
    XG300           1,550          N/A       11,923          N/A

    TOTAL          34,474       23,583      230,306      170,620