Hyundai Sales Set New February Record

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., March 2, 2004 -- Hyundai Motor America today announced sales of 28,531 vehicles for the month of February, a new record for the month. The popular Elantra continues to be the best-selling Hyundai model in the U.S. with the award-winning Santa Fe sport utility vehicle and the Sonata sedan in hot pursuit.

All Hyundai cars and sport utility vehicles sold in the U.S. are covered by The Hyundai Advantage, America's Best Warranty. Hyundai buyers are protected by a 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty, a 5-year/60,000-mile bumper-to-bumper warranty, a 5-year/100,000-mile anti-perforation warranty and 5-year/unlimited-mile roadside assistance protection.

   Following is the sales breakdown for February 2004:

   CARLINE              Feb/2004     Feb/2003       CY2004       CY2003

   ACCENT                  4,105        4,344        6,908        8,282
   SONATA                  6,161        5,135       11,663       10,715
   ELANTRA                 8,301        8,776       13,983       18,500
   TIBURON                 1,201        1,394        2,252        2,627
   SANTA FE                7,554        6,526       15,302       12,061
   XG350                   1,209        1,333        2,161        2,502

   TOTAL                  28,531       27,508       52,269       54,687