Hyundai Sales for April Set New Record

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., May 1 -- Hyundai Motor America today announced sales of 35,001 vehicles for the month of April, setting a new record for the month. April sales increased 13 percent over last year and total sales for 2003 are up 8 percent over 2002. "Our sales momentum continued in April as auto buyers are looking for the tremendous value that Hyundai products deliver," said Robert Cosmai, vice-president of national sales for Hyundai Motor America. "Sales of the Santa Fe sport utility vehicle remain very strong and Elantra and Sonata are also selling well."

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

  Following is the sales breakdown for April 2003:

  CARLINE             April/2003   April/2002    CY2003    CY2002

  ACCENT                 4,471       6,175      17,696      25,525
  SONATA                 6,963       5,469      25,228      23,131
  ELANTRA                9,217       9,928      38,516      35,165
  TIBURON                2,088       1,630       6,856       5,291
  SANTA FE              10,927       6,491      34,281      24,361
  XG350                  1,335       1,279       5,402       4,933

  TOTAL                 35,001      30,972     127,979     118,406