2001HyundaiTiburonHyundai Tiburon2001 Hyundai TiburonCoupeCoupeFWDSouth KoreaFollowing last year's freshening, the Tiburon sees only minor trim changes for 2001, such as redesigned wheels and the addition of a rear spoiler as standard equipment.Aggressive styling, comfortable interior, zippy engine and good handling.Aggressive styling, lots of squeaks and rattles from rear hatch, plenty of NVH intruding upon cabin.Several years ago, Hyundai displayed a mouth-watering concept car at national auto shows -- the HCD-II. Show-goers could hardly swallow the fact that the same company that produced the dowdy Excel could, or would, dream up something like this futuristic sport coupe. Hyundai execs promised that a production version of the show car was on the drawing board. The following year, HCD-III arrived and contained an innovative sidesaddle rear seat that a passenger could sit in sideways and stretch out. Excellent concept, Hyundai. Young consumers drooled in anticipation of the forthcoming HCD production car with the cool backseat. Alas, it was not meant to be. The Tiburon arrived as a compromise between federal regulations and designer fantasy. Still, its swoopy sheetmetal and sporty interior got it noticed. It sports large, bold quad projector-beam headlights, a standard rear spoiler, and distinctive styling that you either love or hate. A 140-horse, four-cylinder engine propels the Tiburon's front wheels, and can be mated to either a five-speed manual transmission or a four-speed automatic. Acceleration is lively, and thanks to a sport-tuned suspension, cornering is one of the Tiburon's favorite activities. Ride quality, however, is somewhat harsh, and the steering not exactly accurate. Brakes operate with authority. Thanks to its hatchback body style, Tiburon offers outstanding utility when the rear seats are folded flat. Standard equipment includes 15-inch alloy wheels, power door locks and mirrors, and four-wheel disc brakes. Option packages can get you leather trim, a power sunroof, AM/FM stereo with CD/cassette and antilock brakes. Hyundai customers will be delighted with the company's buyer-assurance program, called the "Hyundai Advantage." With the purchase of any Hyundai vehicle, consumers will receive an awesome 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty. If the car is sold within those first 10 years, the new owner will still be entitled to the balance of a five-year/60,000-mile powertrain warranty. Also part of the program is five-year/100,000-mile corrosion coverage and a limited bumper-to-bumper warranty of five years or 60,000 miles. Additionally, the program offers free 24-hour roadside assistance for five years, which includes towing and lockout service. The Tiburon's target market is the same young, style-conscious, financially impaired bunch that buys the Ford Focus ZX3, Honda Civic Coupe and Pontiac Sunfire GT. The stylish Tiburon competes well and, with the Hyundai Advantage warranty backing up the Tib's credentials, many young buyers may look at this coupe with newfound enthusiasm. Ford FocusMercury CougarMitsubishi EclipseMitsubishi Galant560,00010100,0005Unlimited5100,000NANANA42 litersInline140 hp @ 6000 rpm133 ft-lbs. @ 4800 rpm170.9 in.68.1 in.51.7 in.2633 lbs.97.4 in.38 in.34.4 in.53.5 in.49.2 in.52.4 in.47.8 in.43.1 in.29.9 in.12.8 cu.ft.OptionalStandardNot AvailableNot AvailableNot AvailableNot AvailableNot AvailableRating = Not TestedRating = Not TestedNot TestedNot TestedNot TestedNot Tested14.5 gal.23 mpg / 31 mpg21 mpg / 30 mpg334 mi. / 450 mi.305 mi. / 435 mi.Insurance costs can vary greatly for this vehicle, depending on such factors as driver age, driver gender, teenage drivers in the household, driving records, theft loss data for your particular geographic region, miles driven per year, and other widely variable factors. Additionally, some companies charge a premium for certain makes and models, while others do not.$13,194$14,4997.35%$435N/A2% of the Total InvoiceTIBURON (5M): 2L I4 DOHC MPI 16-valve engine; 5-speed OD manual transmission; 90-amp alternator; front-wheel drive, 3.84 axle ratio; partial stainless steel exhaust with tailpipe finisher; sport-ride suspension, front independent strut suspension with anti-roll bar, front coil springs, gas-pressurized front shocks, rear independent multi-link suspension with anti-roll bar, rear coil springs, gas-pressurized rear shocks; rack-and-pinion power steering; 4-wheel disc brakes; 14.5 gal. capacity fuel tank; rear wing spoiler, side impact bars; front and rear body-colored bumpers; clearcoat monotone paint; projector-beam halogen headlamps; driver's and passenger's power remote black folding outside mirrors; 15" x 6" silver alloy wheels, P195/55HR15 BSW A/S performance tires; compact steel spare wheel; air conditioning, rear heat ducts; AM/FM stereo, seek-scan feature, cassette player, 6 speakers, fixed antenna; cruise control; power door locks, remote hatch release, remote fuel door release;1 power accessory outlet, front lighter element, driver's foot rest, smokers' package; instrumentation display includes tachometer, water temperature gauge, in-dash clock, trip odometer; warning indicators include oil pressure, battery, lights on, key in ignition, low fuel, door ajar, trunk ajar, brake fluid; driver's and passenger's front airbags; tinted windows; variable-speed intermittent front windshield wipers, sun visor strip, rear window defroster; seating capacity of 4, front bucket seats with adjustable headrests, driver's and front passenger's seats include 4-way adjustment, driver's seat features lumbar support; 50/50 folding rear bench seat; height-adjustable front seatbelts with pretensioners; cloth seats, vinyl door trim insert, full vinyl headliner, full carpet floor covering; interior lights include dome light, front reading lights; steering wheel with tilt adjustment; front passenger's vanity mirror; day/night rearview mirror; full floor console, mini overhead consolewith storage, locking glove box, front cupholder, instrument panel bin, driver's and passenger's door bins; carpeted cargo floor, cargo cover, cargo light; black grille, black side window moldings, black front windshield molding, black rear window molding and body-colored door handles.