Hyundai Sales for April Set New Record

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., May 3, 2004 -- Hyundai Motor America today announced sales of 35,045 vehicles for the month of April, which represented the best April sales in company history. The Hyundai Sonata, named the highest Quality entry in the midsize car in the coveted J.D. Power and Associates Initial Quality Study, lead sales in April followed by the Hyundai Elantra and the popular Santa Fe sport utility vehicle.

"Hyundai is pleased to see the Sonata recognized as the highest quality vehicle in its segment in initial quality," said Ed Bradley, vice president, National Sales at Hyundai Motor America. "Sonata is representative of the winning combination of high quality and high value that consumers are looking for today."

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 April 2004:

   CARLINE            April/2004   April/2003       CY2004       CY2003

   ACCENT                3,792         4,471         15,073       17,696
   SONATA               10,172         6,963         30,571       25,228
   ELANTRA               9,186         9,217         33,656       38,516
   TIBURON               1,512         2,088          5,220        6,856
   SANTA FE              9,124        10,927         34,172       34,281
   XG350                 1,259         1,335          4,646        5,402

   TOTAL                35,045        35,001        123,338      127,979