Hyundai Motor America Reports 2007 Best August Ever

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Sept. 4 -- Hyundai Motor America today reported its best August ever with sales of 45,087 vehicles, an increase of one percent over August 2006. Vehicle sales were led by the all-new Santa Fe with sales of 10,570 for the month, up 55 percent over last year, followed closely by the Sonata with sales totaling 10,348. Tucson, with sales up 13 percent and Entourage with sales up six percent, also reported strong August sales. The all-new Veracruz once again had a strong month with sales of 1,739.

"Considering the gloomy economic indicators for August, we are elated that Hyundai was able to record a best August ever," said Dave Zuchowski, Hyundai Motor America's vice president, 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 August 2007:

  CARLINE            AUGUST/2007    AUGUST/2006      CY2007         CY2006
  ACCENT                3,731           4,705        26,092         26,181
  SONATA               10,348          13,184        92,808        114,584
  ELANTRA               8,812          10,371        66,726         73,065
  TIBURON               1,646           1,861        10,614         13,095
  SANTA FE             10,570           6,838        62,509         39,054
  AZERA                 1,992           2,090        15,938         18,577
  TUCSON                4,954           4,368        28,756         36,065
  ENTOURAGE             1,295           1,218        14,785          5,254
  VERACRUZ              1,739             n/a         6,965            n/a

    TOTAL              45,087          44,635       325,193        325,875

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