Hyundai Tiburon

Name: 2004 Hyundai Tiburon
Brand: Hyundai

EPA MPG: 21 mpg

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EPA MPG: 21 mpg

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With its flashy styling and powerful V6, the Tiburon GT would appear to be a major contender in this class. But so-so handling, uncomfortable seating, a rough ride and inefficient use of space undermine those ambitions.

2004 Sports Cars & Convertibles Reliability

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Crash Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap

IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver

IIHS Side Crash

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Crash Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap

IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver

IIHS Side Crash

NHTSA Overall Crash

NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash

NHTSA Overall Side-Crash

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Crash Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap

IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver

IIHS Side Crash

NHTSA Overall Crash

NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash

NHTSA Overall Side-Crash

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2004 Sports cars 4/5-seat Ratings

2004 Hyundai Tiburon

$3,100 - $3,300

EPA MPG 21 mpg

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2004 Audi TT

$4,675 - $8,100

EPA MPG 23 mpg

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2004 BMW 3 Series

$4,050 - $5,400

EPA MPG 22 mpg

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2004 Cadillac CTS

$3,075 - $9,175

EPA MPG 19 mpg

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2004 Chrysler Crossfire

$4,975

EPA MPG 20 mpg

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2004 Dodge Viper

$ NA

EPA MPG NA

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2004 Ford Mustang

$3,975 - $15,750

EPA MPG NA

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2004 Jaguar XK

$5,425 - $9,200

EPA MPG NA

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2004 Lexus SC

$ NA

EPA MPG NA

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2004 Mazda RX-8

$3,100 - $3,150

EPA MPG 20 mpg

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2004 Mercedes-Benz CL

$5,400 - $7,400

EPA MPG NA

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2004 Mercedes-Benz CLK

$4,400 - $7,300

EPA MPG NA

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2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse

$3,050 - $3,950

EPA MPG NA

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2004 Nissan Z

$ NA

EPA MPG 22 mpg

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2004 Pontiac GTO

$8,500

EPA MPG 21 mpg

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2004 Porsche 911

$13,000 - $28,975

EPA MPG NA

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2004 Subaru Impreza WRX/STi

$ NA

EPA MPG 23 mpg

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2004 Toyota Camry Solara

$3,200 - $4,750

EPA MPG NA

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2004 Volkswagen GTI

$3,725 - $4,975

EPA MPG NA

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2004 Volvo C70

$3,325 - $3,525

EPA MPG NA

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Features & Specs

coupe

2 front, 2 rear

Front

2-liter 4 (138 hp)
2.7-liter V6 (172 hp)

5-speed manual
4-speed automatic
6-speed manual

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Model History

2003-2008

2003 Redesign Year

Though it's based on the pedestrian Elantra sedan, the Tiburon is fun to drive, with crisp handling, responsive steering, and lively acceleration. The 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine lacks refinement, however, and the shifting is a bit sloppy. As is typical for a sporty coupe the rear seat is tight and headroom is limited. The 2003 redesign brought a powerful V6 GT. The engine is smooth and refined, but not eager to rev. The base models continued with the four-cylinder. The car feels nose-heavy, and the handling is not very involving for a sporty coupe.

1997-2002

1997 Redesign Year

The Tiburon was introduced in 1997, filling a void in Hyundai's lineup created by the departure of the Scoupe two years earlier. Even though it's based on the pedestrian Elantra sedan, the Tiburon is fun to drive, with crisp handling, responsive steering, and lively acceleration. The 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine lacks refinement, however, and the shifting is a bit sloppy. As is typical of a small sporty coupe, the ride can be noisy and the rear seat is tight. The front seats are reasonably well shaped, but very firm and mounted low. There is little head room. For 2000, the Tiburon received freshened exterior styling and some new interior details.