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Hyundai Continues Strong Sales Pace

4 October 2000

Hyundai Continues Strong Sales Pace; September Sales Up 37% Over Last Year

    FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Oct. 3 Hyundai Motor America
today announced sales of 20,919 vehicles for the month of September, up
37 percent from one year ago.  On a year-to-date basis, Hyundai sales are now
57% over 1999 levels.  "Hyundai's sales momentum remains strong.  We are
especially excited about the three new models coming on stream in October; the
Santa Fe sport utility vehicle, the XG300 4-door sedan, and the all-new
Elantra are now available for sale," said Robert Cosmai, Vice President,
Sales.
    "Elantra continues to be the volume leader for Hyundai with sales of
10,010 units in September.  Elantra sales year-to-date are up 45 percent over
last year," Cosmai said.  "Our flagship Sonata sedan sold 3,627 units, up
86 percent from last year.
    "The Hyundai product line is backed by The Hyundai Advantage, America's
Best Warranty which includes our 10-year/100,000-mile limited powertrain
warranty," Cosmai added.  "In addition, our dealers are really focused on the
franchise and their enthusiasm for the brand is paying off with increased
sales."

    Following is the sales breakdown for September 2000:

    CARLINE          Sept./2000     Sept./1999      CY2000        CY1999

    ACCENT               5,585         3,320        52,039        32,504
    SONATA               3,627         1,946        38,720        21,192
    ELANTRA             10,010         9,193        88,193        60,999
    TIBURON              1,274           857        12,164         7,267
    SANTA FE               406            --           406            --
    XG300                   17            --            17            --

    TOTAL               20,919        15,226       191,539       121,962