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Hyundai Motor America Reports Best-Ever February Sales

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COSTA MESA, Calif., March 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Motor America announced an all-time February sales record of 52,311 units; up two percent over last year's all-time record February and up a similar amount for the year.

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"February was another record month for Hyundai – we had a terrific President's Day weekend event to kick off the spring selling season, much improved inventory levels, and great access to credit available to a broader band of buyers," said Dave Zuchowski , executive vice president of sales. "Our performance was led by the all-new Santa Fe Sport and the award winning Elantra, both of which saw double-digit sales gains over 2012."

The all-new Santa Fe saw a huge 64 percent increase over the same period last year and is up 42 percent year-to-date. The Elantra, which was recognized as a "top car pick" as best budget car by a highly regarded consumer magazine earlier this week, posted year-over-year gains for February of 17 percent and is up 15 percent for the year. Sales to rental accounts and government agencies accounted for 15 percent of the February volume.

Hyundai Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) vehicles also recorded a best-ever volume month with 5,627 sales, up nine percent versus 2012. Full year CPO volume of 11,020 units is up 12 percent versus 2012.

"Our biggest-ever Super Bowl and Academy Awards presence drove great interest in the Hyundai brand, especially the all-new Santa Fe. The all-new seven-passenger version of the Santa Fe will begin hitting showrooms shortly after our media introduction this month, adding to the strength of our crossover line-up," said John Krafcik , president and CEO, Hyundai Motor America. Santa Fe was recently recognized by U.S. News and World Report as the "Best 3-Row Midsize SUV for the Money."

CARLINE	FEB/2013	FEB/2012	CY/2013	CY/2012
ACCENT	4,750	5,806	8,245	10,147
SONATA	16,007	17,425	29,254	31,914
ELANTRA	16,219	13,820	28,393	24,720
SANTA FE	6,339	3,864	12,330	8,682
AZERA	795	13	1,592	31
TUCSON	3,444	3,736	6,937	6,852
VERACRUZ	65	451	97	1,187
VELOSTER	1,905	3,240	3,664	4,933
GENESIS	2,517	2,512	4,989	4,803
EQUUS	270	284	523	576
TOTAL	52,311	51,151	96,024	93,845

SALES WEIGHTED FUEL ECONOMY

	January Label Combined MPG	February Label Combined MPG	2013 CYTD Label Combined MPG
Car	27.6	28.0	27.8
Truck	22.9	22.9	22.9
Hyundai Brand	27.4	27.9	27.6

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Hyundai Motor America, headquartered in Costa Mesa, 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 820 dealerships nationwide. All Hyundai vehicles sold in the U.S. are covered by the Hyundai Assurance program, which includes the 5-year/60,000-mile fully transferable new vehicle warranty, Hyundai's 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty, and five years of complimentary Roadside Assistance.

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