Hyundai Sales for March 2004 up 26% Over Previous Month

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., April 1 -- Hyundai Motor America today announced sales of 36,024 vehicles for the month of March, an increase of 26 percent over the previous month. The popular Hyundai Elantra lead sales in March followed by the award-winning Santa Fe sport utility vehicle and the midsize Sonata.

"March sales represented a 26 percent increase in sales over February which is the second best March in Hyundai's history," said Vice President of Sales, Ed Bradley. "Hyundai continues to be the choice for customers seeking style, quality and great value."

All Hyundai cars and sport utility 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 5-year/100,000-mile anti-perforation warranty and 5-year/unlimited-mile roadside assistance protection.

  Following is the sales breakdown for March 2004:

  CARLINE      March/2004        March/2003       CY2004      CY2003

  ACCENT          4,373             4,943         11,281      13,225
  SONATA          8,736             7,550         20,399      18,265
  ELANTRA        10,487            10,799         24,470      29,299
  TIBURON         1,456             2,141          3,708       4,768
  SANTA FE        9,746            11,293         25,048      23,354
  XG350           1,226             1,565          3,387       4,067

  TOTAL          36,024            38,291         88,293      92,978