Hyundai Sales for July Set Another Record

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Aug. 1 -- Hyundai Motor America today announced sales of 36,744 vehicles for the month of July. "This is our 18th consecutive month of record-setting sales," said Hyundai's Vice President of Sales Robert Cosmai. "July sales were very strong, led by the Elantra and the hot-selling Santa Fe sport utility vehicle which both set new all time monthly sales records. Buyers looking for styling, performance and value have given Hyundai tremendous sales momentum this year and we expect these strong sales to continue through the summer," he added.

"By backing our cars and sport utility vehicles with America's Best Warranty, The Hyundai Advantage, we provide our customers with the confidence knowing their Hyundai vehicles are covered by a 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty, a 5-year/60,000-mile bumper-to-bumper warranty, 5-year/unlimited miles roadside assistance program and more," Cosmai added.

     Following is the sales breakdown for July 2002:

     CARLINE               July/2002     July/2001      CY2002        CY2001

     ACCENT                  6,613         6,817       45,255        49,331
     SONATA                  6,510         5,007       41,287        31,663
     ELANTRA                12,570        11,058       72,256        63,268
     TIBURON                 1,985         1,833       11,810        12,226
     SANTA FE                7,537         5,146       46,160        28,971
     XG350                   1,529         1,328       10,085        10,373

     TOTAL                  36,744        31,189      226,853       195,832