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Hyundai Continues Strong Sales Pace

6 October 2000

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

    FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Oct. 6 This Release updates
Hyundai's September 2000 sales.  The sales numbers for September '99 and for
Accent CY1999 were listed 90 units below actual sales.  Sales percentages are
unchanged.  The corrected release follows:

    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       32,594
    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       15,316      191,539      122,052