Hyundai Motor America Reports September 2007 Sales

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Oct. 2, 2007 -- Hyundai Motor America today reported 33,214 sales for the month of September. The fuel-efficient Accent and the all-new Santa Fe led the month with sales of 3,120 and 7,496, respectively, up 64 percent and 21 percent over September 2006. The new Veracruz continued to post strong sales with 1,653 units sold for the month.

"While we are encouraged with the strong sales of Accent and Santa Fe, our overall sales were flat versus 2006, reflecting the challenging economic climate and industry conditions," said Dave Zuchowski, Hyundai Motor America's vice president, National Sales. "We just concluded a very successful dealer meeting, and as our 2008 models begin to arrive on our dealer's lots, we are quite optimistic about having a successful fourth quarter."

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.

  Following is the sales breakdown for September 2007:

  CARLINE     SEPT/2007     SEPT/2006      CY2007      CY2006

  ACCENT        3,120         1,908        29,212      28,089
  SONATA        6,550         8,971        99,358     123,555
  ELANTRA       7,164         7,569        73,890      80,634
  TIBURON       1,236         1,357        11,850      14,452
  SANTA FE      7,496         6,216        70,005      45,270
  AZERA         1,423         1,985        17,361      20,562
  TUCSON        3,693         4,223        32,449      40,288
  ENTOURAGE       879         1,155        15,664       6,409
  VERACRUZ      1,653           n/a         8,618         n/a

  TOTAL        33,214        33,384       358,407     359,259