The Hyundai Tiburon is a pleasant car, enjoyable to drive. It looks sporty and is backed by Hyundai's aggressive warranty. The Tiburon GT offers a lot of value among sport coupes, money that can be spent on other things or used for aftermarket tuner accessories to turn it into the shark that its sharp styling suggests.
NewCarTestDrive.com correspondent John Rettie is based in Santa Barbara.
dual front airbags, dual front side-impact airbags
Saftey Equipment (optional):
ABS
Basic Warranty:
5 years/50,000 miles
Assembled In:
Asan, South Korea
Specifications As Tested
Model Tested (MSRP):
Hyundai Tiburon GT ($18,495)
Standard Equipment:
air conditioning; six-speaker AM/FM/CD stereo; power windows, mirror and locks; tilt steering wheel; power steering; cruise control; remote keyless entry with alarm; 17-inch aluminum wheels; four-wheel disc brakes; dual-chrome-tipped exhaust; sport-tuned suspension
Options As Tested (MSRP):
Premium package ($1,750) includes power sunroof, Infinity 6-disc CD Changer and 440-watt external amplifier and subwoofer
Destination Charge:
600
Gas Guzzler Tax:
Price As Tested (MSRP):
21029
Layout:
front-wheel drive
Horsepower (hp @ rpm):
172 @ 6000
Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm):
181 @ 4000 rpm
Transmission:
5-speed manual
EPA fuel economy, city/hwy:
19/26
Wheelbase:
99.6
Length/width/height:
173.0/69.3/52.3
Track, f/r:
58.7/58.7
Turning circle:
35.8
Seating capacity:
4
Head/hip/leg room, f:
38.0/51.6/43.1
Head/hip/leg room, m:
Head/hip/leg room, r:
34.4/44.7/29.9
Cargo volume:
14.7
Payload:
Towing capacity:
Suspension, f:
independent, MacPherson struts, coil springs, anti-roll bar
Suspension, r:
independent, Chapman struts, multiple links, coil springs, anti-roll bar
Ground clearance:
Curb weight:
3023
Tires:
P215/45R17
Brakes, f/r:
disc/disc with ABS
Fuel capacity:
14.5
2006 Hyundai Tiburon consumer reviews:
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I'm very happy with my purchase. I especially liked sunroof, sport shifter and sterio system with 6 disc CD changer. It was also very reasonably priced.
posted by James on Oct 25 2008
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The design of the car is definitely a head turner. An all around and excellant vehicle for the price! I would recommend this car to anyone.
posted by Tom on Aug 11 2008
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This car is comfortable, fast and fun to drive. The style and look of the car is also fabulous. But I would improve the sound system, other than that in my opinion, One of the best car for the money.
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