June 2004: Hyundai Sets New All Time Sales Record

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., July 1 -- Hyundai Motor America today announced sales of 41,336 vehicles for the month of June, setting another new all-time record for the company. The previous monthly sales record was 41,073 vehicles set in August 2003.

Sales for June 2004 were up 19 percent over June of 2003. The Hyundai Sonata led sales for June with 12,035 units. Sonata was followed closely by the popular Hyundai Elantra with 11,316 and the award-winning Hyundai Santa Fe with 10, 362.

"Sonata's recent award as the Highest Ranked Entry Midsize Car in the coveted J.D. Power and Associates 2004 Initial Quality Study and the Santa Fe's recognition with the AutoPacific Vehicle Satisfaction Award reinforce what consumers are saying every time they purchase a Hyundai product," said Ed Bradley, Hyundai's Vice President, National Sales. "That is, when you combine great quality, styling and value in a vehicle lineup, it really is a win-win-win situation 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 June 2004:

   CARLINE      June/2004      June/2003       CY2004        CY2003

   ACCENT         4,332          4,863         23,004        28,085
   SONATA        12,035          7,647         53,976        39,342
   ELANTRA       11,316          9,127         56,849        57,813
   TIBURON        1,830          2,209          8,932        11,618
   SANTA FE      10,362          9,448         54,459        54,196
   XG350          1,461          1,513          7,791         8,277

   TOTAL         41,336         34,807        205,011       199,331