Hyundai Sets Record February on Strength of Sedan Sales

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., March 1 -- Hyundai Motor America today announced February sales of 34,014 vehicles, a new record for the month of February. Hyundai's newest sedans posted the largest percentage increases. Sales of the all-new 2006 Sonata grew by 41 percent and the all-new 2006 Azera and the XG350 it replaced, posted gains of 53 percent over February of last year.

"The all-new Sonata and Azera continue to gain momentum," said Mark Barnes, Hyundai's vice president of National Sales. "With Hyundai's superior safety and value, Sonata and Azera continue to resonate with consumers."

The Hyundai Advantage, America's Best Warranty, covers all Hyundai vehicles sold in the U.S. 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 February 2006:

  CARLINE               FEB/2006     FEB/2005       CY2006       CY2005

  ACCENT                  1,231        3,118         2,584        5,313
  SONATA                 13,741        9,762        25,384       16,768
  ELANTRA                 8,340        9,485        16,120       16,138
  TIBURON                 1,097        1,250         2,116        2,174
  SANTA FE                3,408        4,947         6,394        9,684
  XG350/AZERA             2,052        1,345         3,859        2,419
  TUCSON                  4,145        4,033         7,765        7,453

    TOTAL                34,014       33,940        64,222       59,949