September Marks 20th Consecutive Month of Record U.S.Sales For Hyundai

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Oct. 1 -- Hyundai Motor America today announced that September sales set a record for the month. Hyundai Motor America sold 30,257 vehicles in September. "This is our 20th consecutive month of record-setting sales," said Hyundai's Vice President of Sales Robert Cosmai. "Compared to last year at this time, Hyundai sales are up 14.2 percent YTD," Cosmai said.

"Sales continue to be led by the Elantra and the Santa Fe sport utility vehicle. Buyers looking for styling, performance and value have given Hyundai tremendous sales momentum this year and we are working hard to make certain these strong sales continue," he added. Cosmai also noted that sales of the popular Santa Fe sport utility vehicle were up 28 percent compared to last year.

"Hyundai cars and sport utility vehicles are backed with America's Best Warranty, The Hyundai Advantage. Our customers have 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 explained.

    Following is the sales breakdown for September 2002:

    CARLINE             Sept. 2002    Sept. 2001       CY2002        CY2001

    ACCENT                 6,191         5,808         59,012        62,801
    SONATA                 5,349         6,695         53,576        43,755
    ELANTRA                9,391        10,018         95,378        85,627
    TIBURON                1,609         1,426         15,533        15,570
    SANTA FE               6,243         4,874         60,415        39,451
    XG350                  1,474         1,345         13,422        13,268

    TOTAL                 30,257        30,166        297,336       260,472