2008 Hyundai Tiburon revealed(xlarge pics)

jetsetter · September 30th, 2006, 2:07 AM

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After numerous leaks and previews, the U.S.-bound updated 2007/2008 Hyundai Tiburon coupe finally received a proper unveiling at the Paris Motor Show. Specific details of the car have yet to be released, but mechanical upgraded are likely to be minor. This is because the new Tiburon is a facelift of the existing model, rather than a complete redesign. Most notably, the revised exterior new headlights and taillights, with updated front and rear fascias. The rear tailpipes get a more integrated appearance, and a new selection of wheels round out the package.
http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/09/...led/#more-4151

http://img201.imageshack.us/img201/1706/12007hyundaitiburonrp0.jpg

http://img201.imageshack.us/img201/927/32007hyundaitiburonhm7.jpg

http://img205.imageshack.us/img205/7351/22007hyundaitiburontw2.jpg

Not sure if its an improvement but the Tiburon has never been that great of a car. Low power 2.7l V6 and some other issues.

SL65 · September 30th, 2006, 2:16 AM

I think it looks great but I actually liked the pre-face-lift one better. Take away the badge and I could swear it's a Pontiac which for Hyundai is a good thing!

Overall - quite nice but it could do with a new engine....oh and a new badge images/smilies/lol.gif

NAIDANAC A · September 30th, 2006, 2:27 AM

i like the rear now...but the front is uglier. Does it really have drilled brakes?

BlaRo · September 30th, 2006, 2:44 AM

Terrible. I like the current one better.

The_Clincher · September 30th, 2006, 3:04 AM

hyundai atleast put in the sonata V6>.>

No Boss · September 30th, 2006, 4:26 AM

terribler.

Mr.K · September 30th, 2006, 4:38 AM

The back looks slightly better, but the front is pretty messed up, don't like it. The current one is alright, I'd never buy one but it looks better then this.

mojo_786 · September 30th, 2006, 6:23 AM

Before i saw the pics i thought they'll make it look nice, but id still take the older model over this one if i had the choice. Secondly, its not the designing that needs to be dealt with its whats under the hood. THERES NOTHING THERE!!!

i was hoping for some mechanical changes, this way id save up for like another 5 years or so to be able to get it, but its not worth it. It looks similar to the previous one and i doubt they'll be modifing the engine.

Nice try hyundai but no thanks :S

Deanodriver · September 30th, 2006, 6:24 AM

I agree on putting the 3.3 in (Lambda, isn't it?).

Then again, I guess this is only a facelift, to keep the car fresh until the next model.

cvrefugee · September 30th, 2006, 6:56 AM

My friend has a Tiburon, it's pretty nice for a Korean car. I think the new one looks a bit better, less girly.

VR6 · September 30th, 2006, 7:58 AM

I think most of it is quite nice, but they need to enlarge that uppper grill but other than quite a nice car well for the koreans..

Aston Martin · September 30th, 2006, 11:01 AM

They always screw up the Coupes facelift, and theyve done it again.

http://www.autoholic.de/images/resized/Hyundai-Coupe-9uRp.jpg

http://www.pa-auto.com/upload/IMG_0861_2.JPG

vRS · September 30th, 2006, 12:16 PM

Back and side is nice, front ain't though. Anyone notice the BMW style vents at the side?

un-dee · September 30th, 2006, 12:40 PM

Looks rather nice. And its the best korean car on the market.

triumph · September 30th, 2006, 1:54 PM

they could put the 3.8 v6 from the azera in it , that would be interesting

BerserkerCatSplat · September 30th, 2006, 8:48 PM

Eew, they stole the grille off of a Lincoln Zephyr. images/smilies/yucky.gif

Momentum57 · September 30th, 2006, 8:58 PM

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Originally Posted by don vito

They always screw up the Coupes facelift, and theyve done it again.

ding ding ding the 2000 Tiburon now with added side vents and even less dignity

jetsetter · September 30th, 2006, 9:18 PM

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Originally Posted by BerserkerCatSplat

Eew, they stole the grille off of a Lincoln Zephyr. images/smilies/yucky.gif

What?

TomCat · September 30th, 2006, 9:27 PM

It doesn't look too bad really. Never been a fan of Korean cars, but Hyundai
is really putting up an effort with their latest cars. The front bumper is the
only thing on this new Tiburon that doesn't look right. It's not really ugly or
anything, but just bland compared to the rest of the car. It clashes with the
styling. But the good news is there will probably be quite a few body kits
available for this car in the aftermarket, so you may be able to find a front
bumper that fits the rest of the car in that direction.

Anyone have any interior photos? I couldn't find any on the link posted above.

wooflepoof · September 30th, 2006, 10:00 PM

looks a little like a peugeot...or is that just me?

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SL65 Ambitious but rubbish! Joined: Jul 12th, 2004 Last Online: January 25th, 2010 Location: Sydney, Australia Age: 20 Posts: 9,302 Car: 1998 Subaru Legacy 2.5L Rep Power: 50	I think it looks great but I actually liked the pre-face-lift one better. Take away the badge and I could swear it's a Pontiac which for Hyundai is a good thing! Overall - quite nice but it could do with a new engine....oh and a new badge

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The_Clincher Joined: Nov 21st, 2005 Last Online: December 15th, 2008 Posts: 431 Rep Power: 0	hyundai atleast put in the sonata V6>.>

September 30th, 2006, 4:38 AM	#7
Mr.K Joined: May 31st, 2006 Last Online: Yesterday Location: London, Ontario Posts: 86 Car: Looking atm Rep Power: 16	The back looks slightly better, but the front is pretty messed up, don't like it. The current one is alright, I'd never buy one but it looks better then this.

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mojo_786 Joined: Nov 13th, 2005 Last Online: October 16th, 2007 Location: Richmond Hill, Ontario Age: 21 Posts: 472 Car: Mazda Protege Rep Power: 18	Before i saw the pics i thought they'll make it look nice, but id still take the older model over this one if i had the choice. Secondly, its not the designing that needs to be dealt with its whats under the hood. THERES NOTHING THERE!!! i was hoping for some mechanical changes, this way id save up for like another 5 years or so to be able to get it, but its not worth it. It looks similar to the previous one and i doubt they'll be modifing the engine. Nice try hyundai but no thanks :S

September 30th, 2006, 6:24 AM	#9
Deanodriver @ .au Joined: Oct 2nd, 2005 Last Online: January 30th, 2010 Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 25 Posts: 593 Car: 2001 Peugeot 306 XSi Rep Power: 19	I agree on putting the 3.3 in (Lambda, isn't it?). Then again, I guess this is only a facelift, to keep the car fresh until the next model.

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cvrefugee Joined: Aug 16th, 2004 Last Online: March 17th, 2010 Location: Corona, CA Age: 29 Posts: 3,821 Car: 2005 Scion xB Rep Power: 91	My friend has a Tiburon, it's pretty nice for a Korean car. I think the new one looks a bit better, less girly.

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VR6 Joined: Aug 8th, 2006 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Calgary Alberta Canada Posts: 641 Car: 04 Sentra Spec-V LFS Status: Rep Power: 19	I think most of it is quite nice, but they need to enlarge that uppper grill but other than quite a nice car well for the koreans..

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vRS Joined: Nov 22nd, 2004 Last Online: March 15th, 2010 Location: Stirling, Scotland Age: 19 Posts: 1,933 Car: '04 Vauxhall Corsa Exclusiv Rep Power: 0	Back and side is nice, front ain't though. Anyone notice the BMW style vents at the side?

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un-dee I hate your sig! Joined: May 21st, 2004 Last Online: January 27th, 2010 Location: Frankfurt, Germany Age: 25 Posts: 1,486 Car: Mazda MX-3 Rep Power: 36	Looks rather nice. And its the best korean car on the market.

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TomCat Joined: Dec 11th, 2005 Last Online: 1:21 AM Location: Arizona Age: 25 Posts: 4,502 Car: 06 Civic Si / 85 4Runner Rep Power: 112	It doesn't look too bad really. Never been a fan of Korean cars, but Hyundai is really putting up an effort with their latest cars. The front bumper is the only thing on this new Tiburon that doesn't look right. It's not really ugly or anything, but just bland compared to the rest of the car. It clashes with the styling. But the good news is there will probably be quite a few body kits available for this car in the aftermarket, so you may be able to find a front bumper that fits the rest of the car in that direction. Anyone have any interior photos? I couldn't find any on the link posted above.

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