Super TestCar reviews - Hyundai - Tiburon - rangeHyundai modelsOverviewHyundai gives its ageing sportscar a nip and tuck28 Mar 2007 By CHRIS HARRIS The Tiburon arrived in 2002, adding some style to the budget-focused Hyundai stable. It was originally available with both a four-cylinder and V6, but slow sales meant the four was culled from the range two years later. Hyundai’s line-up has matured since the arrival of the Tiburon, with the arrival of new models like the Tucson and Getz as well new versions of the Sonata, Santa Fe, Elantra, Accent and Grandeur moving the brand forward. The Tiburon has been largely forgotten, but has now been given its second facelift which includes some cosmetic changes, new safety gear and a mild chassis tweak. Model release date: 1 March 2007 to 1 November 2010 All car reviewsAlfa Romeo Abarth Alpine Alpina Audi Aston Martin BMW Bentley Chevrolet Chery Citroen Chrysler Dodge Cupra Ferrari DS Ford Fiat FPV Foton GWM Great Wall Holden Haval HSV Honda Hyundai Hummer Isuzu Infiniti Jeep Jaguar Lamborghini Kia LDV Land Rover Lotus Lexus Maserati Mahindra McLaren Mazda Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-AMG Mini MG Nissan Mitsubishi Peugeot Opel Proton Porsche Renault Ram Rover Rolls-Royce Skoda Saab SsangYong Smart Suzuki Subaru Toyota Tesla Volvo Volkswagen Previous modelLaunched in March 2002, Hyundai’s third-generation front-wheel drive coupe was initially available in two engine guises: the slow-selling, slow-accelerating 102kW/181Nm 2.0-litre four-cylinder (which died two years later), and a more involving 124kW/245Nm 2.7-litre V6. The Tiburon demonstrated Hyundai’s new-found maturity with a distinctive design, value, solid performance, refinement and a well-finished interior. From February 2005 it received a mild facelift including more aggressive exterior styling, interior updates and a $1000 price increase – despite a five per cent tariff reduction for imported vehicles. |
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