Hyundai Motor America Reports Record May Sales

All-New Santa Fe Increased 101 Percent

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., June 1, 2007; Hyundai Motor America today reported sales of 43,885 for the month of May, up three percent representing the best May sales in company history. Hyundai's all-new 2007 Santa Fe led the strong sales with an increase of 101 percent over May 2006. Our fuel-efficient 2007 Accent and the all-new 2007 Elantra kept the momentum going in their segments; the Accent increased almost 10 percent and the Elantra increased five percent over May 2006.

"We are pleased with our May results and are looking forward to a very strong finish in the second quarter. With consumer awareness of Hyundai's quality, safety, and outstanding value on the rise, we are confident our sales growth will continue," said Dave Zuchowski, Hyundai's vice president of National Sales.

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 May 2007:

  CARLINE      MAY/2007     MAY/2006       CY2007      CY2006

  ACCENT          3,669        3,342       14,859      11,598
  SONATA         12,147       17,035       52,578      75,622
  ELANTRA         9,317        8,887       40,315      43,793
  TIBURON         1,668        1,682        5,725       7,019
  SANTA FE        7,930        3,942       35,912      18,033
  XG350/AZERA     2,056        2,279       10,732      11,140
  TUCSON          3,454        4,279       16,711      21,128
  ENTOURAGE       2,544        1,068        8,467       1,194
  VERACRUZ        1,100            0        1,928           0

  TOTAL          43,885       42,514      187,227     189,527