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2008 Hyundai Tiburon Features Review

August 18, 2008

FEATURES | 7 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

The Tiburon SE, the sportiest version, has a lot of standard equipment that often costs extra on the competition
Kelley Blue Book

Options for all models: Bluetooth hands-free phone system
Automobile

optional tilt-and-slide sunroof allows in fresh air and sunshine
Kelley Blue Book

TheCarConnection.com finds only two sources that comment on 2008 Hyundai Tiburon features and equipment, but they have a lot to say.

Automobile reports that there are four Hyundai Tiburon 2008 trims, "beginning with the inexpensive GS, which includes power windows, doors and heated mirrors, air conditioning, keyless entry, tilt steering, a 220-watt Kenwood MP3 sound system, XM Satellite Radio, fog lamps, and 16-inch alloy wheels." The Hyundai Tiburon 2008 GT offers "black leather seat bolsters with cloth inserts, leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, driver's-side adjustable lumbar support, automatic climate control, trip computer, and metallic trim." The Hyundai Tiburon SE features "a suspension set up for hard cornering [and] comes with the same the 2.7-liter V6 as the GT and GT Limited."

Kelley Blue Book considers the Hyundai Tiburon SE the "sportiest version" and says it "has a lot of standard equipment that often costs extra on the competition, such as air conditioning, cruise control, keyless entry with alarm, 17-inch alloy wheels and four airbags," adding "convenient features that are standard on the entire line include a Kenwood AM/FM/CD/MP3 stereo with six speakers, a timed rear-window defroster, heated and powered outside mirrors, tire-pressure monitoring system, fog lights and anti-lock brakes."

2008 Hyundai Tiburon options include "Bluetooth hands-free phone system ($325), cargo net ($45), carpeted floor mats ($90), mud guards ($85), sunroof wind deflector ($85), and wheel locks ($40)," according to Automobile. Kelley Blue Book adds that the Hyundai Tiburon 2008's "optional tilt-and-slide sunroof allows in fresh air and sunshine." They say "aside from floor mats and a cargo net for the trunk, few other options are available on the SE, but little else is necessary."

The Tiburon doesn’t offer a navigation system or iPod connectivity, and it lacks the customization features of a Scion or the category-killing SYNC entertainment controller sold by Ford, which brings down its rating in this highly competitive, gadget-friendly market segment.

Conclusion

The 2008 Hyundai Tiburon has the basics covered, but the exotic tech gear of other compact coupes hasn’t shown up yet.

FEATURES | 7 out of 10Expert Quotes:The Tiburon SE, the sportiest version, has a lot of standard equipment that often costs extra on the competitionKelley Blue BookOptions for all models: Bluetooth hands-free phone systemAutomobileoptional tilt-and-slide sunroof allows in fresh air and sunshineKelley Blue Book TheCarConnection.com finds only two sources that comment on 2008 Hyundai Tiburon features and equipment, but they have a lot to say. Automobile reports that there are four Hyundai Tiburon 2008 trims, "beginning with the inexpensive GS, which includes power windows, doors and heated mirrors, air conditioning, keyless entry, tilt steering, a 220-watt Kenwood MP3 sound system, XM Satellite Radio, fog lamps, and 16-inch alloy wheels." The Hyundai Tiburon 2008 GT offers "black leather seat bolsters with cloth inserts, leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, driver's-side adjustable lumbar support, automatic climate control, trip computer, and metallic trim." The Hyundai Tiburon SE features "a suspension set up for hard cornering [and] comes with the same the 2.7-liter V6 as the GT and GT Limited." Kelley Blue Book considers the Hyundai Tiburon SE the "sportiest version" and says it "has a lot of standard equipment that often costs extra on the competition, such as air conditioning, cruise control, keyless entry with alarm, 17-inch alloy wheels and four airbags," adding "convenient features that are standard on the entire line include a Kenwood AM/FM/CD/MP3 stereo with six speakers, a timed rear-window defroster, heated and powered outside mirrors, tire-pressure monitoring system, fog lights and anti-lock brakes." 2008 Hyundai Tiburon options include "Bluetooth hands-free phone system ($325), cargo net ($45), carpeted floor mats ($90), mud guards ($85), sunroof wind deflector ($85), and wheel locks ($40)," according to Automobile. Kelley Blue Book adds that the Hyundai Tiburon 2008's "optional tilt-and-slide sunroof allows in fresh air and sunshine." They say "aside from floor mats and a cargo net for the trunk, few other options are available on the SE, but little else is necessary." The Tiburon doesn’t offer a navigation system or iPod connectivity, and it lacks the customization features of a Scion or the category-killing SYNC entertainment controller sold by Ford, which brings down its rating in this highly competitive, gadget-friendly market segment. ConclusionThe 2008 Hyundai Tiburon has the basics covered, but the exotic tech gear of other compact coupes hasn’t shown up yet.  2008 HYUNDAI TIBURON STYLING | [7 out of 10] Automobile: "if you squint your eyes, the front end of this car looks like a baby Jaguar XK/Aston Martin" Automotive.com: "nice, rakish lines" Kelley Blue Book: "a more muscular-looking hood and the front fenders and grille area" Edmunds: ...

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Other Choices:

For all but a few drivers, front-wheel-drive coupes represent a car for a particular moment in time. Editors from TheCarConnection.com don't foresee legions of repeat Tiburon buyers; one can drive an inexpensive front-wheel-drive coupe for only so long before the needs and/or opportunities of life cause a shift in vehicles driven. Knowing that you'll likely own, at most, one or two cars like the 2008 Hyundai Tiburon in your lifetime, choose wisely. The Scion tC and Mitsubishi Eclipse are capable coupes, but the Tiburon provides V-6 power for a four-cylinder's price. As for the Chevrolet Cobalt, unless you're considering the turbocharged Cobalt SS, don't bother--except if you're renting. Coupes like these are overwhelmingly purchased based on style, so drive what looks good to your eyes.

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