Hyundai Reports 2006 Record May Sales

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., June 1 -- Hyundai Motor America announced sales of 42,514 vehicles for the month, which represents the best May sales in company history. Hyundai sedans again led the way; the new-for-2006 Sonata improved sales by 112 percent, and the Azera posted an 84 percent increase over XG350 sales from May of last year.

"Our new sedans continue to set the pace in 2006," said Mark Barnes, vice president, National Sales, Hyundai Motor America. "We are already ahead of last year's record-breaking pace and we expect our exceptional value, unsurpassed safety and sophisticated design to continue to resonate with consumers as we bring several new models to dealerships during the summer and fall. This month, we have released our new three-door Accent, which is perfect for today's market with a strong value and fuel economy message."

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 7-year/unlimited-mile anti-perforation warranty and 5-year/unlimited-mile roadside assistance protection.

  Following is the sales breakdown for May 2006:

  CARLINE            MAY/2006      MAY/2005     CY2006     CY2005

  ACCENT               3,342         4,555      11,598     17,824
  SONATA              17,035         8,043      75,622     46,974
  ELANTRA              8,887        10,523      43,793     48,629
  TIBURON              1,682         2,045       7,019      8,029
  SANTA FE             3,942         8,277      18,033     30,495
  XG350/AZERA          2,279         1,241      11,140      6,451
  TUCSON               4,279         5,732      21,128     22,984
  ENTOURAGE            1,068             0       1,194          0

     TOTAL            42,514        40,416     189,527    181,386