July 2006; Hyundai Momentum Continues With Second Consecutive All-Time Record Sales Month

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Aug. 1, 2006 -- Hyundai Motor America announced sales of 47,205 vehicles for the month of July, improving on the one-month all-time sales record set in June. Hyundai's second-consecutive all-time record saw a sales increase of 6.2 percent over last July, raising 2006 year-to-date sales 4.6 percent over 2005.

The new-for-'06 Sonata continues to lead Hyundai's line-up, followed by the fuel-efficient Elantra which resonates with consumers as gasoline prices remain high. In July, Sonata sales improved by 43.7 percent over 2005. "The second half of 2006 has started off strong," said Mark Barnes, vice president, National Sales, Hyundai Motor America. "With another record-setting month, we're continuing the sales momentum established in the first half of the year."

All Hyundai 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 July 2006:

  CARLINE              JULY/2006    JULY/2005       CY2006       CY2005

  ACCENT                   4,030        3,756       21,476       25,666
  SONATA                  14,039        9,768      101,400       65,302
  ELANTRA                 10,033       13,140       62,694       73,679
  TIBURON                  2,080        2,373       11,234       12,679
  SANTA FE                 8,027        7,949       32,216       47,036
  XG350/AZERA              2,569        1,551       16,487        9,653
  TUCSON                   5,095        5,894       31,697       34,853
  ENTOURAGE                1,332          n/a        4,036          n/a

     TOTAL                47,205       44,431      281,240      268,868