Hyundai Motor America 10550 Talbert Ave, Fountain Valley, CA 92708 MEDIA WEBSITE: HyundaiNews.com CORPORATE WEBSITE: HyundaiUSA.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE HYUNDAI ACCENT WINS PRESTIGIOUS AUTO CLUB TARGET AWARD Miles Johnson Senior Manager, Quality, Service and Technology (714) 366­1048 [email protected] ID: 29062 Hyundai ranks number one for best overall value beating out the Toyota echo FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif. , Sep. 11, 2000 – Hyundai Motor America’s 2000 Accent GL was named the “Best Overall Value” by the Southern California Automobile Club’s Target Car Report. The Accent GL captured the top value spot in surpassing the Toyota Echo and Kia Sephia. The 2000 Accent GL registers high among consumers as the best value in its segment because of such features as standard stereo cassette sound system, three point front seat belts, second­generation driver and passenger airbags, front disc brakes and fuel­efficient 1.5 liter SOHC engine. An additional value, the new Accent comes “equipped” with The Hyundai Advantage, America’s Best Warranty. The Hyundai Advantage includes limited bumper­to­bumper coverage for five years or 60,000 miles, powertrain coverage for 10 years or 100,000 and unlimited roadside assistance for 5 years, which exceeds the coverage on some cars costing over twice as much. The Auto Club’s Target Car Report is issued annually and ranks seven categories of cars and trucks by what consumers say they want in a vehicle. “The Target Car program is designed not only to help consumers select the best vehicle for them, but to keep government and the automotive industry moving toward better and safer cars”, said Steve Mazor, principle automotive engineer for the Auto Club. Consumers have recognized Hyundai Motor America is doing just that. With the best sales year in over a decade, Hyundai has now surpassed its total vehicle sales for calendar year 1999. Hyundai sales are up 60 percent on a year­to­date basis. The Hyundai product line has been revamped and with the introduction of the 2000 model­year Santa Fe, Hyundai’s first American­sold SUV, the momentum only increases. Hyundai Motor America, based in Fountain Valley, Calif., is a subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Company of Korea. Hyundai cars and light trucks are distributed in the United Statesby Hyundai Motor America and are sold and serviced through more than 500 dealerships nationwide. ###.