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Hyundai Auto Canada finishes 2001 with Incredible Sales Increases

MARKHAM, ON, Jan. 2 /CNW/ - Hyundai Auto Canada has posted incredible results for the year 2001 with sales up an amazing 51.5% over 2000. All models are up over 2000, with the Elantra leading the way at an outstanding 96.2% increase. This outstanding performance can be attributed to the sophisticated styling of the Elantra Sedan and launch of the GT hatchback model this past summer. The Tiburon also had a significant increase of 44.4%, and this number will only continue to rise as the brand-new 2003 Tiburon is launched early this year.



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	                                  2000          2001            %
	                                  Sales         Sales         Change
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	    Total                         39,066        59,166         51.5%
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	    Accent                        21,948        25,322         15.4%
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	    Elantra                        8,045        15,788         96.2%
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	    Tiburon                        2,802         4,047         44.4%
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	    Sonata                         5,154         7,415         43.9%
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	    XG300/XG350                      284(x)      1,108          N/A
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	    Santa Fe                         833(xx)     5,486          N/A
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	    (x)Vehicle began selling in September 2000
	    (xx)Vehicle began selling in October 2000

Steve Kelleher, President and Chief Executive Officer states, "The only word that can describe the year we have had at Hyundai is incredible. Sales have been on the rise since the beginning of the year, and to finish with a 51.5% increase over last year is something that we are all very proud of. We are producing high quality vehicles, and the Canadian public who realizes this is making Hyundai a serious contender in the automotive industry. Congratulations to all the dealers and staff who have worked very hard to make 2001 a memorable year".

Hyundai Auto Canada, located in Markham, Ontario, distributes and sells the Accent, Elantra sedan, Tiburon sports coupe, Sonata, Santa Fe Sport Utility Vehicle, and XG350 luxury sedan through its 153 dealers across Canada.