Hyundai Motor America today announced August sales of 60,467 units, a 47 percent increase compared with August 2008 and a 33 percent increase over last month, marking an all-time monthly sales record. This also marks the eighth consecutive month of year-over-year retail share gains for Hyundai.

“August was a shot-in-the-arm for the industry, and a great month for Hyundai and our dealers, with all-time sales records for the Hyundai brand, Elantra and Genesis,” said John Krafcik, president and CEO, Hyundai Motor America.

“U.S. car buyers responded in record numbers to high-quality, award-winning Hyundai products and our industry-leading Hyundai Assurance programs – the 10-year warranty, vehicle return program, and Gas Lock price protection. Elantra was well-positioned to take advantage of the CARS program with its fuel-efficiency and J.D. Power Initial Quality Survey award, while Genesis, the North American Car of the Year and the most-awarded new car of 2009 with over 20 awards, continues to attract smart consumers looking for outstanding value and quality in premium market segments.”

These awards and this sales performance are examples of how Hyundai’s quality and brand awareness continue to set new standards, thanks to a corporate-wide determination and focus on quality improvement.

“The successful Cash for Clunkers program stimulated the auto industry in time for the summer selling season, and we will work to continue that momentum through the fall,” said Dave Zuchowski, vice president of sales.

“Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama has returned to a five-day work week, our inventories are replenished and our dealers’ lots are filled with a broad lineup of high-value, fuel-efficient vehicles.”

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 by more than 790 dealerships nationwide.

    CARLINE   AUGUST/2009 AUGUST/2008 CY/2009 CY/2008
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    ACCENT         10,099       6,455  50,661  41,379
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    SONATA         11,815      11,477  85,677  88,813
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    ELANTRA        21,673      10,031  75,193  82,463
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    TIBURON            45         984   8,542   7,053
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    SANTA FE       10,791       7,675  51,057  51,953
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    AZERA             336         703   2,593  12,954
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    TUCSON          2,531       1,685  11,189  14,953
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    ENTOURAGE          20         391   3,395   3,905
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    VERACRUZ          841         552   8,130   7,600
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    GENESIS         2,316       1,177  14,269   1,826
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    TOTAL          60,467      41,130 310,706 312,899
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