Hyundai Sales Up 16.9 Percent for April 2005 Setting New All-Time Record

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., May 3, 2005 -- Hyundai Motor America today announced April sales of 40,958 vehicles, a new all-time record for the month, and third-best month in Hyundai's history. The results represent a 16.9 percent increase over April 2004. Leading the way were Elantra with 11,271 sales and Sonata, winner of the J. D. Power Award for Initial Quality in the entry-level mid size segment, with 10,790 sales. Both models had their best April ever. The new Tucson SUV also set a single-month sales record with 5,195 sales.

"Our strong performance in April was an extremely positive sign of Hyundai's growing demand," said Ed Bradley, Hyundai's vice president, national sales. "We achieved a significant increase in a very competitive market. And the introduction of the all-new 2006 Sonata at the end of this month will continue our sales momentum."

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 7-year/unlimited-mile anti-perforation warranty and 5-year/unlimited-mile roadside assistance protection.

   Following is the sales breakdown for April 2005:

   CARLINE               Apr/2005     Apr/2004      CY2005       CY2004

   ACCENT                  4,022        3,792       13,269       15,073
   SONATA                 10,790       10,172       38,931       30,571
   ELANTRA                11,271        9,186       38,106       33,656
   TIBURON                 2,124        1,512        5,984        5,220
   SANTA FE                6,129        9,124       22,218       34,172
   XG350                   1,427        1,259        5,210        4,646
   TUCSON                  5,195           --       17,252           --
   TOTAL                  40,958       35,045      140,970      123,338