Hyundai Tiburon 2001–2009 car dimensions: 4395 mm long, 1760 mm wide and 1330 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,355 kg. Braked towing is 1,400 kg.
Air conditioning is standard across the range. Higher grades add fully automatic temperature control with outside temperature display and air quality system. Cruise control is standard on many grades or available via package on base models. Power windows, locks, heated mirrors, remote keyless entry, tilt steering and 50/50 split-fold rear seats are typical. Audio is AM/FM/CD with speakers, sometimes upgraded Infinity or Kenwood systems on higher trims. No advanced driver aids appear in the equipment lists.
Boot space is listed around 14.7-14.8 cubic feet or 418 litres with seats up. The 50/50 split-fold rear seatbacks open the area for larger items.
Braked towing capacity reaches 1400 kg and unbraked 550 kg on listed models. No heavy-duty cooling or work-oriented reinforced suspension is described. higher grades use sport-tuned suspension instead.
The cabin is a tight, sporty cockpit with a closed-in feel. Front bucket seats offer good side bolster support and 6-way manual driver adjustment for longer drives, with leather bolsters or full leather on higher grades. Air conditioning is standard, with automatic temperature control and air quality system on GT models. A power tilt-and-slide sunroof with sunshade is available or standard on upper trims. Controls sit close at hand, gauges are clear and backlit, and the 50/50 split rear seat folds for cargo, though rear space is limited.
EPA fuel economy ranges from about 20 city/28 highway mpg on the 2.0-liter manual to lower figures around 16-17 city/24 highway on V6 models.
Standard safety includes dual front airbags, front seat-mounted side airbags, seatbelt pretensioners with force limiters, front and rear crumple zones, and LATCH anchors.
ABS with EBD became standard later in the run. ESC with traction control and brake assist available on SE grades.
NHTSA ratings include 5 stars driver frontal, 4 stars passenger frontal, 4 stars side, and 4 stars rollover on tested models.
Timing belt replacement is specified at longer intervals such as 96,000 km or 48 months in maintenance schedules.
Fuel use varies by engine and transmission. The 2.0-liter four-cylinder returns higher EPA figures near 20/28 mpg with the manual, while the 2.7-liter V6 sits lower around 16-17 city and 24 highway depending on gearing. Regular unleaded is specified. Real-world numbers depend on driving style and conditions.
Servicing follows factory schedules with oil and filter changes at regular short intervals, cabin filter yearly, and major items like the timing belt at extended points around 96,000 km. Spark plugs, belts, and transmission fluid have their own longer cycles. Severe use shortens some intervals. Parts remain available for this generation.
Safety kit centers on dual front and side airbags as standard across the run, plus pretensioners, force limiters, adjustable anchors, crumple zones, energy-absorbing column, and side-impact beams. Four-wheel discs are standard. ABS rolled out widely later, with ESC limited to performance grades. NHTSA frontal and side scores were solid for the era on tested examples. IIHS did not rate it.
Living with the car means watching for timing-belt service history on higher-mileage examples and keeping up with fluids and brakes. The unibody is rigid for its class, and the long original warranty covered powertrain well when new. Rear seating and visibility are tight, so daily use favors front occupants and light loads.
Length 4395 mm, Width 1760 mm, Height 1330 mm, Wheelbase 2530 mm (Tiburon 2001–2009)
Sources: manufacturer data, Wikipedia and 2004/2005/2007 Hyundai Tiburon USA brochures, carsguide.com.au, autoevolution.com.