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2008 Hyundai Tiburon Safety Review

August 18, 2008

SAFETY | 8 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

Five stars, front impact protection; four stars, side impact protection and rollover resistance
NHTSA

No data available
IIHS

Visibility is substantial
Kelley Blue Book

TheCarConnection.com's experts note little commentary on 2008 Hyundai Tiburon safety figures, but it does well in government crash tests.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) awards the Tiburon for 2008 five out of five stars in front impact crash tests and a respectable four out of five stars in side impact protection and rollover resistance. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), which has much more stringent standards, did not perform any Hyundai Tiburon 2008 crash tests, however.

Automobile notes that 2008 Hyundai Tiburon standard safety equipment "includes front airbags, front side-impact airbags, seatbelt pretensioners and force limiters, anti-lock brakes with electronic brake-force distribution, and a tire pressure monitor." Optional Hyundai Tiburon safety equipment includes "Electronic Stability Control (ESC) with Brake Assist and Traction Control."

The Hyundai Tiburon has a few visibility issues; ConsumerGuide reports that in the Hyundai Tiburon 2008 "rear visibility is hampered by the sloping roofline." Kelley Blue Book defends the 2008 Hyundai Tiburon, however; this source finds that the Hyundai Tiburon 2008's "visibility is substantial despite the rear spoiler that divides the view through the large hatchback window."

Conclusion

The 2008 Hyundai Tiburon crash-tests well and has a good array of standard safety gear.

SAFETY | 8 out of 10Expert Quotes:Five stars, front impact protection; four stars, side impact protection and rollover resistanceNHTSANo data availableIIHSVisibility is substantialKelley Blue Book TheCarConnection.com's experts note little commentary on 2008 Hyundai Tiburon safety figures, but it does well in government crash tests. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) awards the Tiburon for 2008 five out of five stars in front impact crash tests and a respectable four out of five stars in side impact protection and rollover resistance. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), which has much more stringent standards, did not perform any Hyundai Tiburon 2008 crash tests, however. Automobile notes that 2008 Hyundai Tiburon standard safety equipment "includes front airbags, front side-impact airbags, seatbelt pretensioners and force limiters, anti-lock brakes with electronic brake-force distribution, and a tire pressure monitor." Optional Hyundai Tiburon safety equipment includes "Electronic Stability Control (ESC) with Brake Assist and Traction Control." The Hyundai Tiburon has a few visibility issues; ConsumerGuide reports that in the Hyundai Tiburon 2008 "rear visibility is hampered by the sloping roofline." Kelley Blue Book defends the 2008 Hyundai Tiburon, however; this source finds that the Hyundai Tiburon 2008's "visibility is substantial despite the rear spoiler that divides the view through the large hatchback window." ConclusionThe 2008 Hyundai Tiburon crash-tests well and has a good array of standard safety gear.  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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