The new-for-'06 Sonata continues to lead Hyundai's line-up, followed by the fuel-efficient Elantra which resonates with consumers as gasoline prices remain high. In July, Sonata sales improved by 43.7 percent over 2005. "The second half of 2006 has started off strong," said Mark Barnes, vice president, National Sales, Hyundai Motor America. "With another record-setting month, we're continuing the sales momentum established in the first half of the year." 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 July 2006: CARLINE JULY/2006 JULY/2005 CY2006 CY2005 ACCENT 4,030 3,756 21,476 25,666 SONATA 14,039 9,768 101,400 65,302 ELANTRA 10,033 13,140 62,694 73,679 TIBURON 2,080 2,373 11,234 12,679 SANTA FE 8,027 7,949 32,216 47,036 XG350/AZERA 2,569 1,551 16,487 9,653 TUCSON 5,095 5,894 31,697 34,853 ENTOURAGE 1,332 n/a 4,036 n/a TOTAL 47,205 44,431 281,240 268,868 Source: Hyundai Motor America |