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Hyundai Sales Set New Record for May 2004

- May is the Second Best Sales Month Ever in Total Sales -

- Best Sonata Sales Month in Company History -

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., June 2 -- Hyundai Motor America today announced sales of 40,337 vehicles for the month of May, which represented the best May sales in company history and the second best May sales month in company history. The Hyundai Elantra led sales in May followed by the Hyundai Sonata, which was recently named the highest Quality entry in the midsize car in the coveted J.D. Power and Associates Initial Quality Study. The Hyundai Santa Fe, recently awarded with AutoPacific's Vehicle Satisfaction Award, also contributed to the record-breaking month.

"We're very proud and excited about the numerous awards and accolades that Hyundai vehicles continue to receive across the model lineup," said Hyundai's Vice President, National Sales Ed Bradley. "Even more satisfying, however, is to see customers continuing to vote with their pocketbooks purchasing Hyundai vehicles in record numbers. Hyundai's outstanding product quality and value, along with great service from Hyundai dealers nationwide creates a winning combination for consumers."

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 power train 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 May 2004:

   CARLINE              May/2004     May/2003       CY2004       CY2003

   ACCENT                  3,599        5,526       18,672       23,222
   SONATA                 11,370        6,467       41,941       31,695
   ELANTRA                11,877       10,170       45,533       48,686
   TIBURON                 1,882        2,553        7,102        9,409
   SANTA FE                9,925       10,467       44,097       44,748
   XG350                   1,684        1,362        6,330        6,764

   TOTAL                  40,337       36,545      163,675      164,524