April 2008 Sales: Hyundai Motor America

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., May 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Motor America
today announced sales of 39,280 for the month of April, a 0.4 percent
increase over the same period last year.

"In a pretty tough economy, we are pleased that sales were slightly up
over April 2007," said Dave Zuchowski, Hyundai Motor America's vice
president of national sales. "Car buyers showed strong interest in our more
fuel-efficient vehicles. The Accent, Elantra and Sonata sold well
reflecting concerns with the overall economy and rising fuel prices."

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 power train 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.

Hyundai Motor America, headquartered in Fountain Valley, Calif., is a
subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Co. of Korea. Hyundai vehicles are distributed
throughout the United States by Hyundai Motor America and are sold and
serviced through more than 790 dealerships nationwide.

CARLINE             APR/2008       APR/2007        CY2008         CY2007

    ACCENT                4,115          2,918         14,329         11,190
    SONATA               11,001         10,434         35,432         40,431
    ELANTRA               9,981          8,166         33,851         30,998
    TIBURON                 894          1,154          2,965          4,057
    SANTA FE              7,252          6,743         24,943         27,982
    AZERA                 2,771          2,812          8,477          8,676
    TUCSON                1,721          3,563          7,734         13,257
    ENTOURAGE               500          2,697          2,042          5,923
    VERACRUZ              1,045            650          4,845            828
    TOTAL                39,280         39,137        134,618        143,342