Hyundai Sales for March Set New Record

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., April 1 -- Hyundai Motor America today announced sales of 38,291 vehicles for the month of March, setting a new record for the month. March sales increased 20.3 percent over last year and 39 percent over the previous month. "In challenging times such as these auto buyers are looking for value. We are cautiously optimistic that the U.S. auto market will remain steady," said Robert Cosmai, vice-president of national sales for Hyundai Motor America.

"Sales of the Santa Fe sport utility vehicle set an all-time record with sales of 11,293 units. In addition, Elantra, Sonata, Tiburon and XG350 finished ahead of last March's sales levels.

"All Hyundai vehicles sold in the U.S. are also covered by the The Hyundai Advantage, America's Best Warranty which includes the outstanding 10-year/100,000 Powertrain Warranty," Cosmai said.

   Following is the sales breakdown for March 2003:

   CARLINE            March/2003    March/2002       CY2003        CY2002

   ACCENT                  4,943         6,770       13,225        19,350
   SONATA                  7,550         5,725       18,265        17,662
   ELANTRA                10,799         9,870       29,299        25,237
   TIBURON                 2,141         1,488        4,768         3,661
   SANTA FE               11,293         6,733       23,354        17,870
   XG350                   1,565         1,219        4,067         3,654

   TOTAL                  38,291        31,805       92,978        87,434