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Hyundai Motor America Reports Best August Ever

Hyundai Motor America Reports Best August Ever

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., 09/04/2007 Hyundai Motor America today reported its best August ever with sales of 45,087 vehicles, an increase of one percent over August 2006. Vehicle sales were led by the all-new Santa Fe with sales of 10,570 for the month, up 55 percent over last year, followed closely by the Sonata with sales totaling 10,348. Tucson, with sales up 13 percent and Entourage with sales up six percent, also reported strong August sales. The all-new Veracruz once again had a strong month with sales of 1,739.

“Considering the gloomy economic indicators for August, we are elated that Hyundai was able to record a best August ever,” said Dave Zuchowski, Hyundai Motor America’s vice president, National Sales.

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 August 2007:

CARLINE AUGUST/2007 AUGUST/2006 CY2007 CY2006
ACCENT 3,731 4,705 26,092 26,181
SONATA 10,34 13,184 92,808 114,584
ELANTRA 8,812 10,371 66,726 73,065
TIBURON 1,646 1,861 10,614 13,095
SANTA FE 10,570 6,838 62,509 39,054
AZERA 1,992 2,090 15,938 18,577
TUCSON 4,954 4,368 28,756 36,065
ENTOURAGE 1,295 1,218 14,785 4,254
VERACRUZ 1,739 N/A 6,965 N/A
TOTAL 45,087 44,635 325,193 325,875