The Hyundai Tiberon is a two-door compact coupe with a hatchback. It was in production from 1996 to 2008. In those years, there were two generations of Tiberons. This affordable car was also one of the most stylish price-conscious cars on the market. The word Tiberon means shark" in Spanish, and over the years, the car increased its performance to be more and more representative of its name.
The second generation of Tiberons offered a V6 engine with 138 hp and 136 ft-lb of torque on base and GT models. Base models had a four cylinder engine, while GT V6 coupes had new 2.7 liter 172 hp and 181 ft-lb of torque. In 2005, Hyundai started offering an SE model. The four cylinder engine went into the GS, and the GT and SE had a 2.7 liter V6. A five-speed manual transmission was standard. The 2009 Tiberon gave 20 mpg city and 28 highway. Seating accommodated four.
The Hundai Tiberon RD was available from 1996 to 1999, and the RD was available from 1999 to 2001. The RD offered a 1.8 liter engine with 130 hp and 126 ft-lb of torque. The higher class RD XR... View more had 2.0 liter four cylinder engine with 140 hp and 133 ft-lb of torque. Options included anti-lock brakes, airbags, sunroof, and leather seats. The RD2 gave minor cosmetic changes to the RD. Headlight high beams and low beams were separated so it looked like there were four headlights. The taillights were also larger. The second generation, the Tiberon GK, was available from 2002 to 2008. It had better styling, larger size, and a optional V6 engine. In later years, there was the GK F/L (2005-2006) and the GK F/L2 (2007-2008).
Although the Tiberon technically seats four, the backseat would be better for pets, children, or cargo as it is quite narrow. Larger drivers may not even fit in the front seat. Standard amenities on the base model include air conditioning and an MP3-compatible stereo. The trunk of the Tiburon offers 14.8 cubic feet of cargo space. The back seat folds forward to open up the hatch area for cargo. Options include electric windows, sun roof, heated front seats, air conditioning, trip computer, and front and side airbags.
Kelly Blue Book called the Hyundai Tiberon's warranty one of the most generous. The 2008 Hyundai Tiburon scored 6.0 out of 10 on the Predicted Reliability rating provided by J.D. Power and Associates. The 2008 Hyundi Tiberon was the Best Car on U.S. News & World Report's Thirty Fifty list. View less
