HYUNDAI TIBURON Review

Summary:

What we like: Value, Warranty, Handling.

What we don't like: Weak engine

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HYUNDAI TIBURON review in detail:

In recent years, Hyundai has mastered the art of giving people more than they've paid for, delivering vehicles whose generous warranties and standard features lists belie their ultralow price tags. The 2007 Hyundai Tiburon reflects the manufacturer's effort to translate this approach to the sport coupe segment.

The aging Tiburon had a 2007 facelift which shows an extensive nose, a taller rear wing and 17-inch alloy wheels with an all-new design.

The result is a car that's improved out of sight from the somewhat awkward appearance of the original cars. Appearance counts for a lot in the sport-coupe world, and the Hyundai Tiburon has the sort of sharp lines that make a car stand apart from the pack. In profile, it's especially eye-catching, with a rising beltline, scooped outside detail and sweeping roof line. The Tiburon's upscale look is topped off with side sculpting and slick alloy wheels shod with performance tires.

It's extremely affordable for its class and you can buy one on the road for under $40,000, a price that's far below that of most competitors.

Tiburon can't really be called a full-on sports machine because having front-wheel drive hinders it, though the designers have done a good job of hiding the fact that the front wheels pull you along. Engine power is a serious problem, as even the Tiburon's V6 is now outclassed by the four-cylinders of many competitors.

Some alterations to the 2007 model's suspension have improved its balance and a good set of sporting tyres can make quite a difference.

The somewhat ornate cabin is not to all tastes, but there's good room for two adults in the front and two children in the rear. Vision out of the side-rear windows isn't all that good, so get the kids to give you feedback on it during your test drive.

All Tiburons come standard with side airbags for front occupants, a tire-pressure monitor and antilock brakes. Traction control and electronic stability control are standard on the SE, but aren't available on other models. In NHTSA crash tests, the 2007 Hyundai Tiburon earned a full five stars for driver protection in frontal impacts and four stars for the front passenger. Side-impact testing found the Tiburon earning a four-star rating.

When will the HYUNDAI TIBURON be updated next?

The HYUNDAI TIBURON update is expected to be around 0 2007

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