Translated from the Spanish word tiburon means "shark", "predator".
Hyundai Tiburon is a Korean-made sports car from Hyundai. The model was presented in three generations and was produced between 1996 and 2009. Judging by the reviews of its owners, the car got its name for a reason.
Initially, the car was intended to conquer the US car market, but its dynamic qualities popularized the model in other countries. The difference between this sports car from others is the presence of a roomy trunk, additional seats, and a low price for components.
The first generation Hyundai Tiburon was launched in 1996 with a 1.8 liter V engine. All subsequent models were produced with a 2-liter engine. Options were the most diverse - with or without anti-lock braking system, with an external sunroof and leather interior. Great attention was paid to the high-quality suspension of a car of this brand, which helps to extinguish high-quality road surface irregularities and maintain a smooth ride at high speeds. The car originally had a sedan type platform - Elantra.
The second generation of Tiburon ruled from 2002 to 2006. The coupe was improved, which became longer, and also heavily heavier. Engine options: 2 and 2.7 liters. The new model remained with a 5-speed manual, but the generation was also marked by the release of luxury versions with a 6-speed gearbox. In 2005, the Hyundai Coupe was restyled . The front and rear bumpers have been changed , giving the car an impressive and aggressive look. The front optics were reconstructed, and the engine received a new technology, the power of which reached 143 hp.
The next generation Hyundai Tiburon started in 2007, when the appearance of the car was updated: the headlights that had acquired a teardrop shape changed. The rear optics with a bumper has been redesigned. The front panel of the car has become more modern.
Hyundai Tiburon - reviews
Very pleasant in the car is a three-spoke leather steering wheel, which has adjustments for its owner, as well as side erbegs, cruise control, air conditioning, an audio system with a subwoofer and 7 speakers, as well as the ability to open and close doors without using a key.
Lighting devices made on a black background in orange-red color. This makes their use more comfortable, especially at night.
Due to the installation of 17-inch wheels in the model and low clearance, the Hyundai Tiburon acquired its aggressive appearance, justifying the name. Wide exhaust pipes, which resembled guns from an action movie rather than a system for removing gases, also added predation.
Attractive in Hyundai Tiburon price. In the basic configuration, the Tiburon GT V6 model will cost about 18 thousand dollars, a more "packed" car will be 800 dollars more expensive. In comparison, the Toyota Celica GT-S in the basic configuration costs $ 21.5 thousand, and the Acura RSX Type S - $ 23.2 thousand. In Tiburon, for a lower price, you can get additional options in the form of a 6-speed manual gearbox, aluminum pedals, a spoiler, as well as seats made of high quality material.
Hyundai Tiburon is known to all as a sports car - a competitor. The sports version has four-wheel drive and a turbo engine, stainless steel exhaust pipes, 19-inch wheels, Eibach shock absorbers, Brembo brakes.
Reviews about the car are good enough, the owners of Tiburon, as a rule, do not regret their choice.