Hyundai Motor America Reports January 2009 Sales UP!

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA - February 3, 2009: Hyundai Motor America today announced sales of 24,512 for the month of January, up 14 percent versus 2008 and 2 percent over December.

"We got off to a quick start in January thanks to the rollout of our all new Hyundai Assurance Program, which has struck a chord with the American consumer during these uncertain times," said Dave Zuchowski, Hyundai Motor America's vice president of national sales. "This momentum was further spurred by the announcement of Hyundai Genesis winning the North American Car of the Year award. We are encouraged by the strong start in January and are hopeful that this energy can be sustained into February as we launch the new Genesis Coupe and Elantra Touring."

Hyundai's Eastern sales region turned in the best sales performance in the country, with sales up 20 percent over last January. "Our dealers and consumers have embraced the Assurance Program in a big way," says Peter DiPersia, General Manager of the Eastern Region. "This program gets to the root cause of today's economic concerns - fear of job loss - and shows consumers we have faith in them, and faith in our economy."

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 in addition, the Hyundai Assurance Program is now offered on all new vehicles leased or purchased from a certified Hyundai dealer. The program is available to any consumer, regardless of age, health, employment record or financed amount of the vehicle. The program is complimentary for the first 12 months, and full-term upgrades are available. For additional information, logon to Hyundainews.com.

Hyundai Motor America, headquartered in Fountain Valley, Calif., is a subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Co. of Korea. Hyundai vehicles are distributed throughout the United States by Hyundai Motor America and are sold and serviced by more than 780 dealerships nationwide.

  CARLINE       JAN/2008     JAN/2009      CY/2008     CY/2009
  -------       --------     --------      -------      ------
  ACCENT           2,941        3,560        2,941       3,560
  SONATA           4,587        8,508        4,587       8,508
  ELANTRA          5,615        3,307        5,615       3,307
  TIBURON            603          390          603         390
  SANTA FE         3,716        5,024        3,716       5,024
  AZERA            1,143          294        1,143         294
  TUCSON           1,373          974        1,373         974
  ENTOURAGE          368          222          368         222
  VERACRUZ         1,106        1,177        1,106       1,177
  GENESIS              0        1,056            0       1,056
  TOTAL           21,452       24,512       21,452      24,512