Test Drive: Hyundai Tiburon GT V6

[solidsnake]

Test driven with:

MSRP:
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$19149

Trim::
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2-Door Hatchback Coupe
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Transmission:
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6-Speed Manual
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Engine:
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2.7-liter 24-valve DOHC V6


Review

Interiour

One of the first things you notice about any car are features that they never mention.

The doors when opened have a red glowing LED signal to alert perhaps a driver in another car that your door is open, good to have on the highway.

The headroom is rather poor, while my head did not by any means touch the roof, breathing space just seems limited for those who want more space.

The shift knob is positioned real nicely, BUT I had an unnecessary difficulty gettting into higher gears because you need to lift a lever on you shift knob (in reality to reach Reverse)

The stereo is typical, nothing so fancy in terms of aftermarket appeal, but it is an Infinity system with a subwoofer so it did sound alright.

One last thing, don't expect anyone but children to sit in the back, that was a major turn off..

Interiour score: 7 / 10

Exteriour

The styling sure is a lot more improved over the first 2 Tiburons, however we can see that a lot of it was borrowed from some specific vehicles, I won't name any however.


Exteriour score: 8 / 10

Performance

I should not have driven that 3.0 CL at their dealer because the torque felt better at first, however the 6 speed manual gear box does deliver the speed but it is still not an impressive performer compared to a SRT-4 or RSX Type S

It did take nice turns, and the steering wheel was very responsive when it was supposed to be.


Performance score: 7 / 10


Final Score: 7.5 / 10

You won't be disappointed for the average buyer, but you won't be left as impressed either.


~snake

 

[diablojota]

My best friend and my fiancée both have this car. They are definitely quite an improvement from the previous generation. For the price, they are not so bad.
Well worth the money, but not an impressive car. You'll drive it and feel satisfied, but it is still a cheap car overall. Backseat space sucks as I always crack my head against the back window, and storage space is also left to be desired. I really have to cram my golf-clubs in there.