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2008 Hyundai Tiburon Quality Review

August 18, 2008

COMFORT AND QUALITY | 7 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

legroom and elbow space are good, but headroom is meager
Cars.com

The hatch itself definitely enhances interior space
Automobile

The cabin's good-looking trim belies Tiburon's pricing and includes ample soft-touch surfaces
ConsumerGuide

The 2008 Hyundai Tiburon is reasonably comfortable for front passengers, but backseaters should be tiny.

Cars.com says that "up to four people can fit inside the Hyundai Tiburon...seats are supportive, [and] legroom and elbow space are good, but headroom is meager." The Hyundai Tiburon 2008 is definitely not for the taller among us, warns ConsumerGuide: "low-slung seats tax entry and exit, plus they combine with shallow side windows for a closed-in feel...[rear seats are] unsuitable for occupants over 5-ft-6 because of the low roof and rear window, [and] entry and exit is very tight." Kelley Blue Book concurs: "you may not like this car if you need more rear seating, since legroom back there is minimal."

In-vehicle Hyundai Tiburon 2008 storage is not especially problematic, according to what TheCarConnection.com's experts have seen. Automobile reports "the hatch itself definitely enhances interior space." ConsumerGuide notes the Hyundai Tiburon's "hatchback design and split folding rear seat are practical," while "small-item storage is okay, but many rivals do better."

The Hyundai Tiburon 2008 cabin's "good-looking trim belies its pricing and includes ample soft-touch surfaces," according to ConsumerGuide; Edmunds points out that "everything is laid out in a straightforward fashion, free of gimmickry...the large speedometer and tachometer are easy to read at a glance."

The 2008 Hyundai Tiburon isn't the quietest ride, however. Automobile reports "the hatch...adds to the excessive wind and road noise that filter into the cabin," while ConsumerGuide notes "the V6 engine intrudes under full power and coarse-surface tire noise is marked, [and] wind rush is acceptable in gentle cruising, but excess buffeting discourages lowered windows even at modest speeds."

Conclusion

The 2008 Hyundai Tiburon is better at looking rich than at feeling roomy.

COMFORT AND QUALITY | 7 out of 10Expert Quotes:legroom and elbow space are good, but headroom is meagerCars.comThe hatch itself definitely enhances interior spaceAutomobileThe cabin's good-looking trim belies Tiburon's pricing and includes ample soft-touch surfacesConsumerGuide The 2008 Hyundai Tiburon is reasonably comfortable for front passengers, but backseaters should be tiny. Cars.com says that "up to four people can fit inside the Hyundai Tiburon...seats are supportive, [and] legroom and elbow space are good, but headroom is meager." The Hyundai Tiburon 2008 is definitely not for the taller among us, warns ConsumerGuide: "low-slung seats tax entry and exit, plus they combine with shallow side windows for a closed-in feel...[rear seats are] unsuitable for occupants over 5-ft-6 because of the low roof and rear window, [and] entry and exit is very tight." Kelley Blue Book concurs: "you may not like this car if you need more rear seating, since legroom back there is minimal." In-vehicle Hyundai Tiburon 2008 storage is not especially problematic, according to what TheCarConnection.com's experts have seen. Automobile reports "the hatch itself definitely enhances interior space." ConsumerGuide notes the Hyundai Tiburon's "hatchback design and split folding rear seat are practical," while "small-item storage is okay, but many rivals do better." The Hyundai Tiburon 2008 cabin's "good-looking trim belies its pricing and includes ample soft-touch surfaces," according to ConsumerGuide; Edmunds points out that "everything is laid out in a straightforward fashion, free of gimmickry...the large speedometer and tachometer are easy to read at a glance." The 2008 Hyundai Tiburon isn't the quietest ride, however. Automobile reports "the hatch...adds to the excessive wind and road noise that filter into the cabin," while ConsumerGuide notes "the V6 engine intrudes under full power and coarse-surface tire noise is marked, [and] wind rush is acceptable in gentle cruising, but excess buffeting discourages lowered windows even at modest speeds." ConclusionThe 2008 Hyundai Tiburon is better at looking rich than at feeling roomy.  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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