Hyundai Sets New Sales Record for November 2004

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Dec. 1, 2004 -- Hyundai Motor America today announced sales of 29,682 for the month of November, a new all-time sales record for the month and a seven percent increase over November 2003 sales. The award-winning Santa Fe SUV posted the best November sales in its history and the popular Sonata sedan, winner of the coveted J.D. Power award for initial quality in the entry mid-size segment, also had a best ever November. Sales of the new Tucson SUV continue to ramp up and sales in November more than doubled those in October.

"We're very pleased with November's record sales," said Hyundai's Vice President of National Sales Ed Bradley. "Tucson sales continue to grow as more consumers experience the great value, safety and versatility this vehicle offers. As the only vehicle in the U.S. with six standard airbags, ABS and electronic stability program with traction control as standard features all for less than $20,000, Tucson sales will continue to grow. Record sales of Santa Fe and Sonata prove that these vehicles, and all Hyundai vehicles provide the value, quality and styling that consumers expect today," he added.

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 November 2004:

   CARLINE         November 2004   November 2003    CY2004      CY2003

   ACCENT              2,465           4,436        40,411      50,605

   SONATA              6,557           5,973        99,011      76,277
   ELANTRA             8,051           7,383       102,665     110,203
   TIBURON             1,319           1,222        18,803      20,221
   SANTA FE            7,620           6,745       102,077      92,639
   XG350               1,477           1,884        15,241      15,560
   TUCSON              2,193               0         3,259           0

   TOTAL              29,682          27,643       381,467     365,505