Feb. 2006 Sales: Hyundai Motor America

[Variance]

Hyundai Sets Record February on Strength of Sedan Sales

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., March 1 /PRNewswire/ -- 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

Link: http://prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/stories.pl?A...04311491&EDATE=

[Flybrian]

Wonder how many of those Sonatas are to rental agencies because I see a lot[/]b of barcoded ones here.

[Snate]

I was impressed with the Sonata at the auto show. On the other hand I was horrified by the Elantra and Accent...who buys those things? A/C is an 800 dollar option on those things...800 bucks.

[I hope GMRULES again]

Isn't it amazing how a companies PR department can dream up these headlines. " A new February sales record for Hyundai". They sold 74 more cars than last February.

Edited March 2, 2006 by I hope GMRULES again

[sciguy_0504]

Isn't it amazing how a companies PR department can dream up these headlines. " A new February sales record for Hyundai". They sold 74 more cars than last February.

If I am not mistaken, they did sell more cars than last February or any February, for that matter. In other words, it is a monthly sales record. I am sure GM would be doing the same thing.

[I hope GMRULES again]

If I am not mistaken, they did sell more cars than last February or any February, for that matter.  In other words, it is a monthly sales record.  I am sure GM would be doing the same thing.

I know its a monthly sales record and GM would do the same thing, however it is funny that they only went up by 74 vehicles.

[97regalGS]

Wonder how many of those Sonatas are to rental agencies because I see a lot[/]b of barcoded ones here.

less than impala

[CARBIZ]

As a percentage, though. Doesn't GM sell, like a quarter million Impalas? Certainly a lot more than the Sonata! So what percentage of Sonatas end up on fleet lots?

[sciguy_0504]

I know its a monthly sales record and GM would do the same thing, however it is funny that they only went up by 74 vehicles.

Alright, I understand where you are coming from now.